The aim of the QED project is to build a single, distributed, computerized repository that rigorously represents all important, established mathematical knowledge. The Numerical Analysis Group is involved in research into techniques for the solution of large scale problems in science, engineering, operations research and economics. One of the main strengths of the group, and one for which it is internationally recognized, is in the solution of large sparse systems of linear and nonlinear equations. Stefan Banach International Mathematical Center Stefan Banach International Mathematical center was founded in 1972 by the Academies of Sciences of the ex-socialist countries to enhance cooperation between mathematicians from East and West. New forms of activity are continually added, including condensed workshops and symposia in addition to the existing form of semesters.
Special emphasis is laid on the interaction of different fields of mathematics.
For its research projects WIAS presently has 85 staff members, including 55 scientists. Its research and development concentrates on application-oriented algorithmic mathematics, in close interdisciplinary cooperation with universities and scientific institutes in Berlin.