Miriam Primbs

Professor Miriam Primbs is a faculty member at Hochschule Ruhr West (HRW) in the Institute of Natural Sciences, where she teaches Mathematics and Simulation. She has been a professor at HRW since 2011 and coordinates the HRW research focus MARTA since 2022.

Professor Primbs studied Mathematics and Physics (Diplom and 1. Staatsexamen) and earned her PhD in Mathematics at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Her career includes a research stay at IMATI CNR in Italy, teaching on the school ship Thor Heyerdahl, and working in Research and Development at Siemens Energy Mülheim before joining HRW. This blend of academic and industry experience informs her teaching and research approach.

Her research focuses on applying mathematical and numerical methods to technical problems across engineering disciplines, from mechanics to electrical engineering. As coordinator of the MARTA research focus, she leads various projects including those funded by BMBF and collaborations with industry partners like Siemens Energy. Her scholarly work spans wavelet analysis, numerical methods, signal processing, and power systems analysis.

Professor Primbs teaches Engineering Mathematics I and II, Mathematics for E-Commerce, MATLAB, Scientific Simulation, and LaTeX Basics. She employs a flipped classroom approach for foundational courses, providing students with tailored materials and prompt feedback through weekly exercises. In higher semesters, she emphasizes project-based learning and specialized topics.

• Currently supervising doctoral student Martin Wachs in cooperation with University of Duisburg-Essen
• Member of the Senate Committee for Research and Transfer at HRW
• Encourages industry collaboration for practical research applications

Professor Primbs maintains strong connections between academic research and industrial applications, leveraging her Siemens Energy experience to bridge theory and practice in mathematical engineering.