In mathematics he was taught calculus and algebra by Franz Mertens, function theory, differential equations and mathematical statistics by Wilhelm Wirtinger (whom he found uninspiring as a lecturer).
Sa matematika tinuturuan niya ay calculus at algebra sa pamamagitan ng Franz Mertens, function teorya, kaugalian equation at matematika mga istatistika sa pamamagitan ng Wilhelm Wirtinger (kanino siya na natagpuan na uninspiring isang lektor).