# Hans Rohleder

> Ph.D. Technische Universität Dresden 1958

**Wikidata**: [Q53392973](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53392973)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/hans-rohleder

## Summary
Hans Rohleder (1929–2011) was a German mathematician, computer scientist, and university teacher. He earned his Ph.D. from the Technische Universität Dresden in 1958 and later served as a faculty member at Leipzig University, where he supervised multiple doctoral students in mathematics and computer science.

## Biography
- **Born:** May 22, 1929, Freital, Germany
- **Died:** January 21, 2011, Schkeuditz, Germany
- **Nationality:** German
- **Education:** Ph.D., Technische Universität Dresden (1958)
- **Known for:** Doctoral supervision in mathematics and computer science at Leipzig University
- **Employer(s):** Leipzig University (1962–1994)
- **Field(s):** Mathematics, computer science

## Contributions
Hans Rohleder's documented contributions center on his academic career at Leipzig University, where he served as a university teacher from 1962 until 1994. He supervised at least six doctoral students: Gunter Bär, Siegmar Gerber, Günter Grosche, Bernd Schulze, Rolf Hartwig, and Monika Meiler. Rolf Hartwig earned his Dr. rer. nat. from Universität Leipzig in 1971, and Monika Meiler earned hers in 1980, indicating Rohleder's sustained mentorship over multiple decades. His academic work helped develop computer science and mathematics education in East Germany during the Cold War era. The provided sources do not detail specific publications, patents, or projects.

## FAQs
### Q: What was Hans Rohleder's field of expertise?
A: Hans Rohleder was a mathematician and computer scientist who taught at Leipzig University from 1962 to 1994.

### Q: Where did Hans Rohleder earn his Ph.D.?
A: He earned his Ph.D. from Technische Universität Dresden in 1958.

### Q: Who were Hans Rohleder's notable doctoral students?
A: His doctoral students included Gunter Bär, Siegmar Gerber, Günter Grosche, Bernd Schulze, Rolf Hartwig, and Monika Meiler.

### Q: When and where was Hans Rohleder born and when did he die?
A: He was born on May 22, 1929, in Freital, Germany, and died on January 21, 2011, in Schkeuditz, Germany.

## Why They Matter
Hans Rohleder contributed to mathematics and computer science education in East Germany through his long tenure at Leipzig University. By mentoring at least six doctoral students who pursued careers in mathematics and computer science, he helped build academic capacity in these fields during a period of political and economic constraints in the German Democratic Republic. His supervision of students such as Rolf Hartwig (Dr. rer. nat. 1971) and Monika Meiler (Dr. rer. nat. 1980) demonstrates his influence on scholars across two decades. His work supported the institutional growth of computer science as an academic discipline in Leipzig, connecting foundational mathematics with emerging computational approaches. Without his teaching and mentorship, the academic pipeline in this region may have been less robust, particularly for underrepresented groups in computer science.

## Notable For
- Earned Ph.D. from Technische Universität Dresden in 1958
- Served as a university teacher at Leipzig University for over three decades (1962–1994)
- Supervised at least six doctoral students in mathematics and computer science
- Recognized in German and international academic databases (GND, VIAF, zbMATH, MathSciNet, Scopus)
- Academic lineage documented by the Mathematics Genealogy Project (ID: 94695)

## Body

### Early Life and Education
Hans Rohleder was born on May 22, 1929, in Freital, Germany. He pursued higher education at the Technische Universität Dresden, where he completed his Ph.D. in 1958.

### Academic Career
Rohleder was employed at Leipzig University from 1962 until 1994. His roles included mathematician, computer scientist, and university teacher. He was a male German citizen and spoke German.

### Doctoral Supervision
Rohleder supervised the following doctoral students, as documented in academic sources:
- Gunter Bär
- Siegmar Gerber
- Günter Grosche
- Bernd Schulze
- Rolf Hartwig (Dr. rer. nat., Universität Leipzig, 1971)
- Monika Meiler (Dr. rer. nat., Universität Leipzig, 1980)

### Identifiers and Recognition
- GND ID: 1081375698
- VIAF ID: 9145376247683720518
- MR Author ID: 149820
- Scopus Author ID: 56914254800
- zbMATH Author ID: rohleder.hans
- Mathematics Genealogy Project ID: 94695
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/11f6157jzy
- WorldCat Entities ID: E39PBJgCG3MHpWQPm3BFQcbWXd

### Death
Hans Rohleder died on January 21, 2011, in Schkeuditz, Germany.

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## References

1. Integrated Authority File
2. Mathematics Genealogy Project
3. [Source](https://research.uni-leipzig.de/agintern/CPL/PDF/Rohleder_Hans.pdf)