Floske Spieksma

Floske Spieksma is an Associate Professor at the Mathematical Institute (Probability Theory) of Leiden University, where she has worked since 1985 in various roles including PhD researcher, Postdoc, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor. Her research focuses on Stochastic Processes, Markov Decision Processes, and Operations Research, particularly in Queueing Theory and Network Optimization. She has supervised multiple PhD students including Herman Blok and Laurens Smit and co-organized international workshops.

Education:

• PhD in Mathematics (1990), Leiden University
• MSc (cum laude) in Mathematics (1985), Leiden
• BSc in Mathematics (1981), Leiden
• BA in Spanish (1981), Leiden

Research Trends: Her recent publications analyze unbounded jump rate Markov processes, graph resistance metrics, and stochastic decision frameworks. Key collaborations include work with M.N. Katehakis, L. Smit, and H. Blok.

Scientific Awards:

• KNAW 5-year fellowship (1993)
• C.J.Kok prize (1991)
• Shell travel grant (1991)
• Two book grants (1984)

Advising: Supervises PhD students and research projects, with past advisees including Herman Blok and Laurens Smit. Organized the H.E.T. Symposium (2012) connecting students with alumni in industry.