Dr. Wim Veys

Professor

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Biography

Wim Veys is a Professor at the University of Leuven (KU Leuven) in the Department of Mathematics, specializing in Algebraic Geometry and Singularity Theory. He holds an honorary doctorate from Ovidius University of Constanța. His research focuses on a variety of specialized topics including exceptional divisor embedded resolution, zeta functions, monodromy, and surface singularities. Veys has made significant contributions in the study of stringy invariants, principal value integrals, and the applications of number theory in his field. With an extensive range of co-authors, his collaborative work addresses topics like Newton trees, exponential and Kloosterman sums, and divisorial valuations. Veys has guided numerous doctoral students in various advanced topics in mathematics, continuing to lead in both academic and research capacities within his department.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-09-01 — Present

University of Leuven • Leuven, Belgium

Teaching and conducting research in the fields of Algebraic Geometry and Singularity Theory.

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.