Dr. David Rule

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Rule is an Associate Professor and researcher at Linköping University specializing in harmonic analysis and its connections with partial differential equations. He focuses on studying the properties of operators that arise when solving such equations and has concentrated his work on pseudodifferential operators and Fourier integral operators. As an educator, he is particularly interested in the pedagogical processes involved in teaching mathematics, emphasizing the importance of fostering a conducive learning environment that encourages critical thinking and understanding rather than rote learning. He is also affiliated with Didacticum, a center dedicated to improving teaching methods and education at the university level. Rule is committed to enhancing the role of universities in a democratic society and advocates for the professional independence of academics. He teaches several courses, including Calculus and Vector Calculus, and has published works aimed at making mathematics more relevant and accessible to students.

Research Interests

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.