Torsten Linß

Prof. Dr. Torsten Linß is Professor and Chair of Numerical Mathematics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, FernUniversität in Hagen. Since June 2025, he has served as Vice-President for Research, Internationalization, and Sustainability. Previously, he held roles as Dean of Studies (2022–2024) and Vice-Dean (2014–2016).

Education

• Bachelor's in Mathematics, University of Northumbria, Newcastle upon Tyne (1994)
• Diploma in Mathematics, TU Dresden (1996)
• Doctorate, University College Cork, Ireland (1998)

Research Focus

His research spans Numerical Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, and Boundary Layer Phenomena. Key methodologies include computational modeling of singularly perturbed differential equations, with applications in fluid dynamics and scientific computing.

Administrative Leadership

• Dean, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science (2024–present)
• Dean of Studies (2022–2024)
• Vice-Dean (2014–2016)
• Chair, Evaluation Commission for Mathematics/Computer Science

Contact

Office: Universitätsstraße 11, 58097 Hagen, Germany. Managed by Dr. Aline Reichow (Assistant).