Mandy Lange-Geisler

Dr. Mandy Lange-Geisler serves as an Academic Assistant at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences within the Faculty of Applied Computer and Biosciences. Holding a doctorate in applied mathematics with specialization in machine learning (awarded 2019), she has dedicated over a decade to mathematics education since joining the institution in 2014.

Her academic journey includes:

• Cooperative doctoral studies at Mittweida University and University of Groningen
• Master's degree in Discrete and Computational Mathematics (2010-2011)
• Studies in Applied Mathematics (2003-2008)

Lange-Geisler's research integrates machine learning methodologies with practical applications, focusing on unsupervised and supervised learning approaches within computational intelligence frameworks. She actively develops educational strategies to make abstract mathematical concepts tangible for students through real-world examples, emphasizing mathematics' role in everyday technology.

As part of the MINT KOMPASS initiative (2021-2023), she developed the 'Tutorial Program Mathematics' to enhance student success. Mittweida University provides a unique environment as Saxony's only institution offering mathematics degrees with AI research focus, featuring extensive cross-institutional collaborations in artificial intelligence applications.

Her teaching philosophy centers on demonstrating mathematics as both a precise science and practical tool, moving beyond mere arithmetic to reveal its foundational role in technological innovation. She maintains an active research agenda while continuously refining pedagogical approaches to engage diverse learners.