Department of Mathematics (MAI)

Mathematics plays a fundamental role in modern science and technology, but is also a scientific discipline.

The Department of Mathematics (MAI) is an department with about 100 employees and 4 divisions.

Research and teaching in the Department ranges over a wide spectrum from pure mathematics and scientifically generated approaches to applications within the fields of technology, science, economics, and mathematics education.

News from the Department of Mathematics (MAI)

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Maths Coach Online – university students help with maths

“Mattecoach på nätet”, the online maths coach, has helped close to 70,000 students with maths. This collaboration between KTH, Linköping University and Chalmers has now spread internationally.

LiU receives SEK 232 million from the Swedish Research Council

The Swedish Research Council has now decided on the allocation of research grants in four areas. At Linköping University, the area of natural and engineering sciences is to receive the most funding.

MAI researcher elected to Academy of Science of South Africa

Professor Emeritus Jan Nordström, at the Department of Mathematics (MAI), has been elected to membership of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf).

Events at the Department of Mathematics (MAI)

The 22nd International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematical Modelling and Applications (ICTMA22)

All researchers, teachers and mathematicians interested in the teaching and learning of mathematical modelling, are welcome to ICTMA22. The conference is taking place at Linköping University from Sunday 10 August to Friday 15 August 2025.

Seminar series at the Department of Mathematics (MAI)

The Mathematical Colloquium

The Mathematical Colloquium is a seminar series at the Department of Mathematics that addresses a broad mathematical audience.

Seminars in Computational Mathematics

The seminars in Computational Mathematics are organised by the Department of Mathematics.

Seminars in Mathematical Statistics

The seminars are organised by the Department of Mathematics and form part of the seminar series "Seminars in Statistics and Mathematical Statistics". The topic is probability theory, random processes, statistical theory, and applied statistics.

Seminars in Optimization

The seminars are informal gatherings to exchange research ideas on optimization theory, algorithms, problems and applications. Organised by the Department of Mathematics.

Algebra seminar

Algebra Seminar is a seminar series at the Department of Mathematics.

Seminars in Computational Mathematics

The seminars in Computational Mathematics are organised by the Department of Mathematics.

Education at the Department of Mathematics (MAI)

Advanced level / Master

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Computer Science, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Provides skills needed within modern software technology, for positions such as operating systems designer or Internet security specialists. You can also pursue a career in research or continue your studies towards a doctoral degree.

Electronics Engineering, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Focuses on the design of integrated circuits and System-on-Chip in advanced semi-conductor technologies. Courses include wireless communications systems, digital system design, analogue integrated circuits and an intro to radio electronics.

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Industrial Engineering and Management, Master's Programme, 120 credits

This programme provides knowledge in industrial management through a multi-disciplinary approach, giving you the skills to adopt changes in the industrial environment in a responsible and efficient manner.

Divisions at the Department of Mathematics (MAI)

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Algebra, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics (ALGD)

Our research focuses on a number of different subject areas such as algebra, geometry, topology, dynamic systems, combinatorics and graph theory. The division consists of about twenty teachers, researchers and doctoral students.

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Analysis and Mathematics Education (ANDI)

The Division of Analysis and Mathematics Education conducts both interdisciplinary and applied research in various branches of analysis and didactics of mathematics.

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Applied Mathematics (TIMA)

Applied mathematics is used to study advanced methods for modeling in technology as well as natural and social sciences. The division conducts research in computational mathematics, mathematical statistics and optimization.

Contact us at the Department of Mathematics (MAI)

Department management

Head of Department

Deputy Head of Department

Deputy Head of Department, Head of Undergraduate Studies

Head of Administration

Staff

Zahra Abbasalinejadkolaei

Head of Department, Professor

Jonas Bergman Ärlebäck

Associate Professor, Docent

Theresia Carlsson Roth

HR-partner

Carl Johan Casselgren

Professor, Head of Division

Head of Administration, Head of Division

Torkel Erhardsson

Associate Professor, Docent

Associate Professor, Docent

Victor Hildebrandsson

Associate Professor, Docent

Sara Läthén

Communications Officer

Jörg-Uwe Löbus

Associate Professor, Docent

Mika Norlén Jäderberg

PhD student

Nils-Hassan Quttineh

Senior Associate Professor

Associate Professor, Docent

Elina Rönnberg

Deputy Head of Department, Professor

Martin Singull

Professor, Head of Division

Tomas Sjödin

Senior Associate Professor, Head of Division

Jan Snellman

Associate Professor, Docent

Deputy Head of Department, Associate Professor

Axel Tiger Norkvist

Lecturer

Vitalij Tjatyrko

Senior Associate Professor

Vladimir Tkatjev

Senior Associate Professor

Malgorzata Wesolowska

Lecturer

Andrew Winters

Senior Associate Professor

Biressaw Chali Wolde

Xiangfeng Yang

Associate Professor, Docent

Anna Lundberg

Lecturer

Address

Visiting address

Department of Mathematics, B Building, entrance 21-25, Campus Valla

Postal address

Linköping University
Department of Mathematics
581 83 Linköping
Sweden

Student service desk

Department of Mathematics

B Building, entrance 23, Campus Valla
expedition@mai.liu.se

Research at The Department of Mathematics (MAI)

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Algebra and representation theory

The members of the group work within the fields of representation theory of associative algebras and Lie algebras, and non-associative algebras.

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Algebraic Combinatorics

The practitioners of algebraic combinatorics are interested in combinatorial aspects of algebraic objects in order to explain, make concrete, and describe their properties.

Brachytherapy Treatment Planning

Our research on treatment planning for radiation therapy aims at obtaining better treatment outcomes and more efficient treatment planning at the clinic, by applying mathematical optimization on the multi-criteria treatment planning problem.

Doctoral studies in Mathematics

Doctoral studies in Mathematical Sciences

Within mathematical sciences we study questions of a mathematical character, either from a purely theoretical perspective or directed towards practical applications. In either case, the mathematical problem and its properties is the main focus.

Maths coach online - School collaboration in Mathematics

Maths coaches Elin Svensson och Jakob Emanuelsson

Maths Coach Online

Maths Coach Online is a chat service offering pupils in primary and secondary school free online mathematics help from university students. Maths Coach Online also provides a basis for research on how to deliver online-based education.

Department of Mathematics (MAI)

News from the Department of Mathematics (MAI)

Maths Coach Online – university students help with maths

LiU receives SEK 232 million from the Swedish Research Council

MAI researcher elected to Academy of Science of South Africa

Machine learning can give the climate a chance

Cancer survivors are at increased risk of disease throughout life

From poverty to independence and self-sufficiency

Optimizing of snow removal in cities

Development of new trainer aircraft takes off with new collaboration

Electrification of heavy transports requires new thinking

A teacher can choose to be committed

International four-way collaboration ready to start

The will of the people – how seats will be distributed fairly

64 million SEK for research in the natural sciences and technology

SEK 26.3 million for research in educational sciences

Biogas from excrement to reduce environmental impact

Successful thesis defence by Abubakar Mwasa

SEK 81 million to research in science and technology

Mathematical modelling to prevent fistulas

Singull lectures at seminar organized by African universities

Ngailo the first to defend thesis via Zoom at MAI

Schemagi – a scheduling tool for improved quality in healthcare

New initiative with digital seminars in mathematics

Teaching mathematics at a distance in Africa and Asia

Daniel Carlsson first to receive prestigious teaching prize

Events at the Department of Mathematics (MAI)

The 22nd International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematical Modelling and Applications (ICTMA22)

Seminar series at the Department of Mathematics (MAI)

The Mathematical Colloquium

Seminars in Computational Mathematics

Seminars in Mathematical Statistics

Seminars in Optimization

Algebra seminar

Seminars in Computational Mathematics

Education at the Department of Mathematics (MAI)

Advanced level / Master

Computer Science, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Electronics Engineering, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Industrial Engineering and Management, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Divisions at the Department of Mathematics (MAI)

Algebra, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics (ALGD)

Analysis and Mathematics Education (ANDI)

Applied Mathematics (TIMA)

Administrative Service (VS)

Contact us at the Department of Mathematics (MAI)

Department management

Head of Department

Deputy Head of Department

Deputy Head of Department, Head of Undergraduate Studies

Head of Administration

Staff

Address

Visiting address

Postal address

Student service desk

Research at The Department of Mathematics (MAI)

Algebra and representation theory

Algebraic Combinatorics

Brachytherapy Treatment Planning

Computational Cardio-Oncology

Differential Equations and Analysis on Metric Spaces

Graph Theory

Mathematical Modelling of the Blood Circulatory System

Mathematics and algorithms for intelligent decision-making

Modern Multivariate Statistical Analysis

Nonlinear Potential Theory

Noncommutative Riemannian Geometry

Numerical Solutions of Time-Dependent Partial Differential Equations

Research collaboration in Mathematics and Statistics with Uganda

Research collaboration in Mathematics with low income countries and regions

Research Collaboration with the Royal University of Phnom Penh in Mathematics and Statistics

Research collaboration with the University of Rwanda in Applied Mathematics and Statistics

Research Collaboration with Universidade Eduardo Mondlane in Mathematics

Research Collaboration with University of Dar es Salaam in Mathematics

Teaching and learning statistics at the secondary level

WASP at Department of Mathematics (MAI)

Doctoral studies in Mathematics

Doctoral studies in Mathematical Sciences

Maths coach online - School collaboration in Mathematics