Susanna Zimmermann – Contemplator of complex forms.

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Mathematician Susanna Zimmermann wants to inspire girls and young women in particular to take an interest in her field. (Photo: Florian Moritz)

Becoming a mathematician wasn’t an obvious choice for Susanna Zimmermann. Today, she is a professor and one of the leading researchers in her field. She’s also learned to set boundaries along the way.

“It’s a bit like Stockholm syndrome,” Susanna Zimmermann replies, laughing, when asked why she’s so enthusiastic about her field of research. “If you spend enough time on something, you start to find it exciting.” There is, of course, more to her love of mathematics than that. This quickly becomes clear as she talks, combining reflections with her sharp sense of humor. 

You may find the full article in UNI NOVA.

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