Dr. Jan Van Den Heuvel

Professor

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Biography

Jan van den Heuvel has been associated with the London School of Economics and Political Science for over 20 years. He has taught a variety of courses ranging from large undergraduate classes to specialized PhD courses. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he has held several supportive duties, including Departmental Tutor and MSc Programme Director. In his current role as Head of the Department of Mathematics, he focuses on creating an inspiring learning environment for his students. His primary research interests are in discrete mathematics, particularly graph theory, where he studies the structural properties of various classes of graphs, including planar graphs, as well as the algorithmic aspects of their properties. He has also done work in matroid theory and enjoys tackling problems that have real-life applications, while still engaging with the pure and abstract nature of mathematics. His comprehensive list of publications can be found on his personal website and Google Scholar profile.

Research Interests

Experience

Head of Department

— Present

Department of Mathematics, London School of Economics and Political Science • London

Leading the department and overseeing various academic programs.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.