Modelling Real-World Problems with Differential Equations

Dennis den Ouden-van der Horst serves as a Lecturer in Mathematics at TU Delft, where he specializes in mathematical modeling and materials science. After completing his PhD research on the mathematical modeling of steel microstructure, he has focused on teaching mathematics and its applications in engineering. His expertise bridges pure mathematics with practical engineering applications, particularly in understanding material properties through mathematical models. As a lecturer at TU Delft, he contributes to the university's mathematics curriculum, helping students understand complex mathematical concepts and their real-world applications in engineering and materials science. His research background in steel microstructure modeling provides him with unique insights that enhance his teaching of applied mathematics

Iris Smit serves as a Lecturer in Mathematics at TU Delft, bringing extensive experience in complex dynamics and mathematical education. After completing her studies in Los Angeles, she earned her PhD from the University of Amsterdam with research focusing on complex dynamics. Her academic journey included a postdoctoral position in Trondheim, Norway, before joining TU Delft. As a mathematics lecturer, she specializes in teaching calculus and linear algebra to engineering students across various disciplines. Her expertise extends to the development and programming of formative and summative exercises, enhancing the learning experience for engineering students. She has made significant contributions to mathematics education through her work in creating comprehensive course materials and innovative assessment methods

Kees Vuik serves as a Professor of Numerical Analysis at Delft University of Technology since 2007, where he has established himself as a leading authority in computational mathematics. After completing his MSc from TU Delft and a brief stint at Philips Research Laboratories, he earned his PhD from Utrecht University in 1988, focusing on Moving Boundary (Stefan) Problems. His research spans discretization of partial differential equations, iterative methods, and high performance computing, with over 200 publications to his credit. As coordinator of the international Master Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering (COSSE) double degree program, he has significantly influenced computational science education. His academic impact is reflected in his impressive citation metrics, with over 10,893 citations and an h-index of 51. He teaches various courses, including the foundational Modelling course for first-year Applied Mathematics Bachelor students, where he incorporates real-world examples from his extensive industry collaborations. His recent work includes co-authoring a comprehensive textbook on "Numerical Methods for Ordinary Differential Equations" and leading research in numerical analysis applications for modern computational challenges. His expertise in iterative solution methods combined with high performance computing has made him a sought-after collaborator for both academic and industrial projects.

Marleen Keijzer serves as an Assistant Professor at the Delft Institute of Applied Mathematics, TU Delft, where she combines her passion for teaching with groundbreaking research in medical physics and optimization. Her diverse expertise spans radiative transfer, radiotherapy treatment planning, and multi-criteria optimization. After completing her pioneering PhD research on laser light distribution in human tissues, conducted across prestigious institutions including Harvard Medical School, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Erasmus Medical Center, she developed significant contributions to Monte Carlo modeling of light transport in tissues