Hans van Duijn

Hans van Duijn is a Full Professor of Applied Analysis in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on differential equations, porous media flow, and biomedical applications. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from Leiden University and has held visiting positions at institutions including the University of Minnesota and Bonn University. He is Editor-in-Chief of Computational Geosciences and a member of editorial boards for Interfaces and Free Boundaries and Transport in Porous Media. Since 2005, he has served as Chancellor of TU/e.

Education:

• PhD in Mathematics, Leiden University
• MSc in Applied Physics, TU/e

Research Interests: Hans specializes in mathematical analysis of differential equations with applications to fluid dynamics, porous media, and biomedical systems. His work addresses free boundary problems, conservation laws, and homogenization techniques. Key areas include modeling flow and transport in heterogeneous media, with contributions to sustainable development goals related to clean energy and environmental management.

Grants & Advising: Supervised 14 academic works (names not listed). His research activity spans collaborations across Europe and North America, addressing challenges in computational geosciences and applied analysis.

Labs/Teams: Active within TU/e’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, contributing to interdisciplinary groups focused on mathematical modeling and environmental mechanics.