HGS MathComp - Where Methods Meet Applications
The Heidelberg Graduate School of Mathematical and Computational Methods for the Sciences (HGS MathComp) at Heidelberg University is one of the leading graduate schools in Germany focusing on the complex topic of Scientific Computing. Located in a vibrant research environment, the school offers a structured interdisciplinary education for PhD students. The program supports students in pursuing innovative PhD projects with a strong application-oriented focus, ranging from mathematics, computer science, bio/life-sciences, physics, and chemical engineering sciences to cultural heritage. A strong focus is put on the mathematical and computational foundations: the theoretical underpinnings and computational abstraction and conception.
HGS MathComp Principal Investigators are leading experts in their fields, working on projects that combine mathematical and computational methodology with topical research issues. Individual mentoring for PhD candidates and career development programs ensure that graduates are fully equipped to take up top positions in industry and academia.
Location: University of Warsaw • Poland
Registration: Please register on the event website • Registration open until 8 June 2026
Organizer: 4EU+ European University Alliance
The summer school is designed to introduce participants to the use of mathematical models in biology and to foster new collaborations among students and researchers from leading European universities. Topics will include population genetics, ecology, developmental biology, epidemiology, and mathematical models of disease treatment.
No advanced background in mathematics or biology is required. We welcome motivated students from diverse disciplines who are curious about the interface between mathematics and the life sciences.
Interactive and Collaborative Format
Participants are encouraged to bring their own biological questions and ideas, which can be explored together with lecturers and fellow students. The summer school emphasizes discussion, collaboration, and hands-on exploration of modelling approaches. Even students without prior modelling experience will have many opportunities to engage and learn.
Accommodation and travel will be funded and organized by the Summer School. Meals are included. HGS MathComp members can use their travel budget to get reimbursed for additional costs.
09:30 - 11:00
Location: Mathematikon • Conference Room, Room 5/104, 5th Floor • Im Neuenheimer Feld 205 • 69120 Heidelberg
Organizer: HGS MathComp
09:40 Paul Saegert (Supervisor U. Köthe)
"Foundation Models for Symbolic Regression: Amortized Inference with Prompt-Based Control and Long-Horizon Value Functions"
10:00 Janne Frenz (Supervisors V. Heuveline/A. Abdollahi/A. Mairani)
"Mathematical Modelling and Optimisation in Novel Ion Beam Therapy Treatment Approaches"
10:20 Levi Miederer (Supervisor R. Wade)
"Machine-Learning Driven Multiscale Modeling of Cytochrome P450 Function"
10:40 Darius Szablowski (Supervisor R. Wade)
"Computation of binding kinetics for molecular design"
11:00 HGS Mixer, Coffee get-together, Common Room
11:00 - 12:00
Organizer: HGS MathComp