1 Oct 2026
LMU mathematician Gitta Kutyniok is keen to use her new role to help shape the way science and scholarship are transformed by artificial intelligence and to strengthen engagement across disciplines.
“I consider my election as Vice President of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities to be a great honor. I’m deeply grateful for the trust the members have placed in me and look forward to having the opportunity to help shape the future of one of Germany’s leading science academies,” says Professor Gitta Kutyniok. The mathematician says that recent developments in artificial intelligence in particular demonstrate how important it has become to promote engagement across academic disciplines as well as dialogue between science, society, and policymakers. “AI will fundamentally transform the world of science and universities in the years ahead. In my new role, I’m particularly keen to help actively shape this transformation and champion greater engagement between AI and the various academic disciplines.”
As Vice President of the long-established academy, Professor Gitta Kutyniok will contribute to its strategic development and, as a member of its Presidency, she will represent the academy both internally and externally.
Prof. Dr. Gitta Kutyniok is Vice President of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities.
Gitta Kutyniok conducts research at the intersection of mathematics and artificial intelligence. Her work focuses on the mathematical foundations of modern AI methods as well as their robustness, efficiency, and practical applicability, in fields including medicine and robotics.
The Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BBAW) is one of Europe’s most historic academies. Its origins date back to the Society of Sciences of the Elector of Brandenburg, which was founded in 1700 by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, and it was reconstituted in its present form in 1992. With approximately 400 members, BBAW promotes research excellence, particularly in the humanities, contributes to interdisciplinary scientific and policy advice, and fosters dialogue between science and society. Its members have included prominent figures like Albert Einstein, Max Planck, the Brothers Grimm, and Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt. Over the years, 82 Nobel laureates have been part of the academy’s history.