Dietrich Braess | |
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Born | |
Nationality | German |
Alma mater | University of Hamburg (PhD) University of Münster (Hab) |
Known for | Braess's paradox |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematics |
Institutions | Ruhr University Bochum |
Doctoral advisor | Gustav Kramer |
Dietrich Braess (born 16 June 1938) is a German mathematician. He is known for Braess's paradox, which deals with traffic equilibrium.[1] Braess' focus has centered on numerical treatment of elliptical differential equations and nonlinear approximation theories.[2]