I am external faculty at the Complexity Science Hub Vienna.
I am affiliated member of the Centre for Science and Philosophy at Bristol University.
In my research I develop information theory to study the dynamics of complex systems. Applications range from physics and biology to social systems. This research is part of a long-term project of building a quantitative framework for the dynamics of complex systems, firmly rooted in mathematics, physics, and philosophy of science. Current topics are:
  • philosophical and mathematical foundations of complexity,
  • information theoretic measures of stability,
  • information theoretic tools for detecting critical transitions,
  • complexity science framework for supporting action in climate change adaptation and mitigation,
  • dynamics of democracy.
Karoline Wiesner
Professor of Complexity Science
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of Potsdam, Germany
Summer Term 2022
Informal seminar and discussion meetings: Fridays 3:00 pm (1.084, visitors welcome)

Author of "What is a complex system",
Yale University Press (2020).

In this book, we develop a taxonomy of complex systems. We discuss examples ranging from physics to biology to social science. The book is for students, academics, and general readers.
Author of Green Climate Fund learning paper "How to bridge the gap between complexity science and evaluation - A new analysis tool as a first step" (Nov 2020)
Author of Yale University Press Blog entry: Climate Change—No 0.5°C are the Same