Olaf Lechtenfeld

Olaf Lechtenfeld is a German mathematical physicist, academic and researcher. He is a full professor at the Institute of Theoretical Physics at Leibniz University, where he founded the Riemann Center for Geometry and Physics.

Lechtenfeld's research is focused on string theory, gauge theory and integrable models. He has published over 200 research papers on mathematical physics, classical and quantum field theory, gravitation, supersymmetry and integrable many-body systems.

Lechtenfeld has a second career in amateur sports. He finished 25 marathons and numerous triathlons (including 11 ironman races) and twice competed in the Ironman World Championship at Hawai'i. Provided by Wikipedia