Dr. Johannes Nicaise

Professor

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Biography

Johannes Nicaise is a Professor of Mathematics at KU Leuven and Imperial College London, holding a 50% appointment at each institution. His research interests include Arithmetic Geometry, Algebraic Geometry, and the theory of Motives. He is known for his significant contributions to the ERC Project MOTZETA from 2013 to 2018 and has supervised numerous PhD students, guiding them through complex mathematical problems and topics. Nicaise has published extensively in his field, collaborating with many leading mathematicians. He has also held a position as Chargé de Recherche (CR1) at the Centre National de Recherche Scientifique in France prior to his current roles. His academic career is marked by a commitment to advancing mathematical research and education, as well as supporting the next generation of mathematicians through mentorship and collaboration.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium

Leading research and teaching in Mathematics at one of Belgium's foremost universities.

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Contributing to the Department of Mathematics while engaging in research collaborations and teaching.

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.