Dietrich Braess

Dietrich Braess
Braess at Oberwolfach, 2005
Born (1938-06-16) 16 June 1938
Alma materUniversity of Hamburg (PhD)
University of Münster (Hab)
Known forBraess's paradox
Scientific career
FieldsMathematics
InstitutionsRuhr University Bochum
Doctoral advisorGustav Kramer

Dietrich Braess (born 16 June 1938) is a German mathematician. He is known for Braess's paradox, which deals with traffic equilibrium. Braess's focus has centered on numerical treatment of elliptical differential equations and nonlinear approximation theories.