Thomas Willwacher: newly appointed associate professor
We warmly welcome our new faculty member, Professor Thomas Willwacher.
The ETH Board appointed Thomas Willwacher at its meeting from 9/10 March 2016. He conducts research into various aspects of algebra, geometry and topology, always with a close connection to mathematical physics.
ETH Board media release excerpt
Professor Thomas Willwacher (*1983), currently Assistant Professor at the University of Zurich, as Associate Professor of Mathematics. Thomas Willwacher is an exceptionally innovative and original mathematician whose work covers a vast spectrum. He conducts research into various aspects of algebra, geometry and topology, always with a close connection to mathematical physics. In his latest work, Thomas Willwacher demonstrates new and promising research approaches in relation to the topology of embedding spaces. His appointment strengthens the traditionally close links between mathematics and physics at ETH Zurich and adds new areas of study to this subject area. (Media release ETH Board, 11 March 2016)