Institute of Mathematics

Abstract:  After a brief biography of Professor Miloš Zlámal we recall his most important mathematical achievements. First, he dealt with various properties of analytical solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations. He then laid the theoretical foundation for the finite element method as the minimum angle condition, curved finite elements, the numerical solution of heat conduction problem and semiconductor equations, and superconvergence. He developed the so-called mortar finite elements used to cover a strip between two different types of finite elements. Complete chronological list of Zlámal's publications closes the contribution.