Jonas Stadelmann

I’m Jonas Stadelmann, a first semester mathematics student at the University of Vienna with a background in automation technology and mechanical engineering from HTL Bregenz. I’m particularly interested in pure mathematics, especially optimal transport, geometric analysis, and the calculus of variations. What fascinates me most is how fundamental mathematical ideas connect geometry, analysis, and variational principles, and how a deeper understanding of these structures can lead to new results.

I’m currently focusing on building a strong foundation in measure theory and optimal transport, so far I have been exploring questions of existence, optimality and stability. I enjoy working through proofs in detail, understanding the ideas behind them, and investigating how mathematical results can be extended or approached from different perspectives.

My path towards mathematics has been shaped by earlier research experiences in applied and theoretical physics and quantum computing. At the University of Applied Sciences Vorarlberg, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and Virginia Tech, I worked on topics ranging from laser-processed material surfaces and electroweak phase transitions to variational quantum algorithms. My work on overcoming gradient troughs in ADAPT-VQE resulted in a co-authored research paper as first author (currently under peer-review; updates will follow). These experiences introduced me to different ways of approaching scientific problems and strengthened my interest in the mathematical structures underlying them.

I’m always happy to connect with people who share an interest in mathematics, particularly analysis, geometry, and optimal transport, as well as in the connections between mathematics and physics. I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn from others, exchange ideas, and explore new questions together.

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Events at which I will be present:
- Taiwan International Science Fair 2027 (January 23-30 2027, Taipei)