Dr. Giovanni Samaey

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Biography

Giovanni Samaey is a full professor at KU Leuven in the Department of Computer Science, with a focus on numerical analysis and applied mathematics. His research interests include numerical simulation, computational multiscale methods, many-particle systems, and applications in fields such as nuclear fusion and polymer physics. He is currently directing multiple research projects and serves as the BOF director of the Arenberg Doctoral School. He is involved in various committees and working groups focused on sustainability, computational mathematics, and other interdisciplinary domains. His recent work has led to numerous publications in prestigious journals and conferences, contributing significantly to the fields of plasma physics and uncertainty quantification. His extensive experience and leadership in research foster innovation in computational methods and their applications in engineering and science.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium

Full-time faculty member focusing on research and education in applied mathematics and numerical analysis.

Requirements for KU Leuven

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:94
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:166
Overall
Required:154
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's programme in Engineering Science with strong components in computer science and mathematics Bachelor's degree in Informatics or Computer Science with a strong component of mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.