Gradient Structures 2026
Workshop on Gradient Structures
University of Augsburg, February 25 to 27, 2026
Scientific Scope
Gradient flows provide a powerful framework for understanding dynamics in the fields of partial differential equations and the calculus of variations, with applications ranging from material science to machine learning. This workshop aims to bring together researchers working on theoretical foundations and applied aspects of gradient structures, fostering exchange of ideas and the exploration of new connections.
Speakers
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Marcello Carioni (University of Twente)
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Anna Dall'Acqua (Ulm University)
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Annette Dumas (Université Paris Dauphine-PSL)
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Manuel Friedrich (JKU Linz)
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Georg Heinze (WIAS Berlin)
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Anastasiia Hraivoronska (Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1)
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Eva Kopfer (University of Bonn)
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Matthias Liero (WIAS Berlin)
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Jan Maas (IST Austria)
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Lennart Machill (University of Bonn)
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Daniel Matthes (TU Munich)
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Anastasija Pesic (WIAS Berlin)
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Riccarda Rossi (University of Brescia)
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André Schlichting (Ulm University)
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Marita Thomas (FU Berlin)
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Johannes Zimmer (TU Munich)
Registration
We have a limited number of spots for additional participants. If you would like to participate in the workshop, please contact
Gianna Götzmann or
Juliane Krautz.
Early career researchers are kindly asked to indicate whether they would like to present a poster.
Early career researchers are kindly asked to indicate whether they would like to present a poster.
Program
The workshop starts on Wednesday, February 25, in the morning and ends on Friday, February 27, at noon. A detailed timetable will follow soon.
Venue
The workshop takes place on the main campus of the University of Augsburg, building T, room 1003.
From the main train station or from Königsplatz, you can reach the venue by taking tram line 3 and getting off at the stop 'Universität'. A location map can be found here.
Organizers
- Gianna Götzmann (University of Augsburg)
- Juliane Krautz (University of Augsburg)
- Jan-Frederik Pietschmann (University of Augsburg)