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Prof. Dr. Gero Friesecke is affiliated with the Technical University of Munich, where he is part of the Computer Science / Electrical Engineering department. His research interests are not explicitly detailed in the provided information. A profile page link is available for further details.
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Gero Friesecke is a Professor of Mathematics at TU Munich, specializing in variational methods, multiscale methods, and their applications to quantum chemistry, atomistic mechanics, and continuum mechanics. His research focuses on deriving continuum theories from atomic-scale models, including the rigorous justification of nonlinear plate and shell theories from three-dimensional elasticity. He has also explored solitary waves on lattices, the validity of the Cauchy-Born hypothesis, and the connection between density functional theory and optimal transportation. His work bridges discrete and continuous models, contributing to the understanding of microstructure formation and stability in materials science and mathematical physics.