Maarten van Hoven

Maarten van Hoven serves as a Lecturer of Mathematics at TU Delft, bringing his unique background in astrophysics to mathematics education. After completing his PhD in astrophysics from Leiden University and conducting postdoctoral research at Tel Aviv University, he transitioned to mathematics education at TU Delft, where he focuses on teaching and developing undergraduate mathematics courses. His academic contributions include several publications in high-energy astrophysics and observational astronomy, while his current work emphasizes mathematics education development. As a key contributor to TU Delft's mathematics curriculum, he plays an essential role in the university's educational programs, including involvement in the Mastering Calculus program and other fundamental mathematics courses. His expertise bridges theoretical astrophysics with practical mathematics education, making complex mathematical concepts accessible to engineering and science students while maintaining active involvement in astronomical research through collaborations on projects like the TiEMPO open-source model for simulating ground-based submillimeter astronomical observations.