Master of Mathematical Engineering (Leuven)

1. Competent in one or more scientific disciplines
- (1)Possesses specialized knowledge in the field of Mathematical Engineering:
o Design, analysis, implementation and use of mathematical models
o Numerical algorithms
In a context of simulation, identification, monitoring, control and optimization of industrial systems and knowledge systems.
- (2)Possesses specialized knowledge in two or more of the following application areas:
o Industrial process control
o Data mining
o Image processing
o Scientific computing and simulation
o Cryptography
- (3)Can creatively apply, expand, deepen and integrate knowledge of different fields of mathematical engineering.
- (4)Integrates the acquired knowledge into basic sciences and in a number of engineering disciplines and is capable of multidisciplinary thinking and acting.

2. Competent in conducting research
- (5)Can divide a complex realistic problem in sub-problems, and is able to structure these sub-problems into research questions and research strategies.
- (6)Can independently gather all the scientific information about a topic, assess its relevance and process the valuable aspects with attention to proper source indication.
- (7)Can establish, execute and adjust an independent research project about new technical and scientific methods.
- (8)Can gain new insights from generated results and discuss these insights critically.

Many small, dynamic, young companies are active in the field of mathematical engineering. But even big players in materials, chemistry, automotive, aerospace, biomedical industries, as well as finance, are increasingly interested in mathematical engineering thanks to the everincreasing complexity of mathematical models and more stringent environmental standards and comfort expectations. Many of our young graduates start their careers in the R&D departments of high-tech companies or matriculate into one of the university’s PhD programmes.