Dr. Jan Rolfes

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jan Rolfes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Linköping University, specializing in Optimization under uncertainty. His research focuses on the impact of uncertainties on decision-making processes, especially in modern applications such as power grids where fluctuations in renewable energy sources are significant. Rolfes explores distributional robustness, aiming to make informed decisions based on expert knowledge and data-driven insights. His work incorporates elements from fields such as economics, electrical and chemical engineering, and metric geometry to derive robust decision-making strategies in various contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Teaching and research in Optimization under uncertainty.

Researcher

2024-01-01 — Present

RISE - Research Institutes Sweden • Sweden

Working at the Unit Power Systems.

Interim Professor

2023-01-01 — 2024-01-01

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg • Germany

Teaching Data Driven Design in Dynamical Systems.

Lecturer

2019-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg • Germany

Teaching Data Science.

Researcher

2022-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) • Stockholm, Sweden

Worked on Optimization System Theory.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2019-01-01 — 2019-12-31

University of Cologne • Germany

Conducted research in Computer Science.

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
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  • 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.