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Professor Dr. Jan Van Neerven

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Biography

Jan van Neerven is a distinguished professor at Delft University of Technology, specializing in functional analysis and operator theory. He received his PhD in mathematics from Leiden University in 1992 and has held postdoctoral positions at prestigious institutions such as Caltech and the University of Tübingen. He joined TU Delft in 1996, supported by a KNAW Research Fellowship, and achieved a permanent position in 1998. In 2006, he was appointed Antoni van Leeuwenhoek professor. Van Neerven has been involved with various research projects, focusing on applications of semigroups, spectral theory, (stochastic) evolution equations, and operator theory. His considerable contributions to the field include accepting leadership roles such as editor-in-chief for 'Nieuw Archief voor Wiskunde' and 'Indagationes Mathematicae'. He is also a member of the Royal Dutch Academy of Arts and Sciences, elected in 2024. Throughout his career, Van Neerven has been recognized for excellence with numerous grants and has been pivotal in advancing mathematical research within the Dutch mathematical community.

Research Interests

Functional Analysis Operator Theory Applications of Semigroups Spectral Theory (Stochastic) Evolution Equations

Experience

Professor

1996-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft

Jan van Neerven has served in various academic roles, progressing from postdoctoral fellow to full professor, focusing on functional analysis and stochastic processes.

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

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:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)

Specialization Notes

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