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Prof. Klaas Landsman is a renowned Professor of Mathematical Physics at Radboud University, Nijmegen. He holds dual appointments in the Faculty of Science and the Department of Mathematical Physics. His work bridges physics, mathematics, and philosophy, focusing on quantum theory, relativity, and foundational questions like determinism and emergence. He co-founded the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics, and Particle Physics (IMAPP) and the Dutch Institute for Emergent Phenomena (DIEP). Landsman has significantly influenced mathematics education through reforms in secondary school curricula and initiatives to increase STEM student enrollment.
Education:
- MSc in Physics (cum laude, University of Amsterdam, 1985)
- PhD in Theoretical High-Energy Physics (cum laude, University of Amsterdam, 1989)
Research Interests:
- Quantum foundations and non-commutative geometry
- Symmetry concepts (groupoids) in physics
- Philosophical implications of quantum mechanics
- General relativity and black hole physics
Awards & Recognition:
- Spinoza Prize
- KNAW and KHMW membership
- Radboud University Bronze Medal (2011)
Advocacy & Leadership:
- Increased math student intake from 10 to 90/year at Radboud
- Co-authored national math curriculum reforms
- Founded IMAPP and DIEP
Labs & Initiatives:
- Leading research groups in quantum gravity and general relativity
- NWO Cluster Geometry and Quantum Theory (GQT)
