Dr. Hans Van Duijn

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Hans Van Duijn. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Hans van Duijn is a Full Professor in Applied Analysis in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research specializes in mathematical research, particularly differential equations. His key research topics include elliptic and parabolic free boundary problems, conservation laws, homogenization modeling of flow and transport in porous media, and biomedical applications. He has taught a variety of courses related to analysis, differential equations, and mathematical modeling, serving both engineering students and mathematics students at the university. Hans studied Applied Physics at TU/e and obtained his PhD in Mathematics from Leiden University, focusing on Nonlinear Diffusion Problems. He has worked at CWI, the National Research Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science in Amsterdam, and served as a part-time Professor at Delft University of Technology as well as an Affiliate Professor at Leiden University. Hans has held various visiting positions at prestigious institutions including the University of Minnesota, the Centre for Environmental Mechanics in Canberra, the Weierstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics in Berlin, Bonn University, Rice University, and the Paris Ecole Normale Supérieure Université Lyon. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Computational Geosciences and has been a member of the editorial board for Interfaces and Free Boundaries and Transport in Porous Media. He also served as Chancellor of TU/e in 2005.

Research Interests

Requirements for Eindhoven University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:65
Reading
Required:65
Writing
Required:65
Speaking
Required:65
Overall
Required:70
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline Specific subject knowledge related to the chosen program (e.g., Calculus, Linear Algebra) Maximum 15 ECTS deficiency for international applicants
Application Checklist
  • Certified copy of Bachelor's degree and transcript
  • Authenticated English/Dutch translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Two letters of reference
  • Summary of Bachelor thesis/dissertation
  • Concise course descriptions of relevant subjects
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of payment of application fee (EUR 100)
Specialization Notes

Specific departments like Industrial Design require a portfolio. Programs like Data Science and AI require a GRE-General test for certain international backgrounds.