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Annette Werner was born in Germany in 1966. She is a talented German mathematician. Her work focuses on advanced areas of mathematics like algebraic geometry. This field uses ideas from algebra to solve problems in geometry. She is currently a professor of mathematics at Goethe University Frankfurt.

Her Journey in Mathematics

Early Studies and Degrees

Annette Werner studied mathematics at the University of Münster. She earned her first degree, called a diploma, in 1991. She continued her studies at the same university. In 1995, she completed her Ph.D., which is a very high university degree. Her Ph.D. research was about complex mathematical ideas. She also completed her habilitation at Münster in 2000. This is another important academic qualification in Germany.

Working as a Professor

After her studies, Annette Werner worked as a researcher. She was at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in Bonn from 1997 to 1998. She then worked as an assistant at Münster until 2003. In 2004, she became a professor at the University of Siegen. Later that same year, she moved to the University of Stuttgart. Since 2007, she has been a professor at the University of Frankfurt.

Her Published Work

Book on Cryptography

Annette Werner has written a book in German. The book is called Elliptische Kurven in der Kryptographie. It was published in 2002. This book is about elliptic curve cryptography. This is a special way to keep information secret using advanced math. It helps make sure online messages and data are safe.

Special Recognition

Emmy Noether Lecturer

In 2010, Annette Werner received a special honor. She was named an Emmy Noether Lecturer by the German Mathematical Society. This is a very important recognition for mathematicians in Germany. It means she was chosen to give a special lecture. This honor celebrates her important contributions to mathematics.

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