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Prof. Dr. M.B.N. (Thijs) Kouwenhoven (柯文采) is Head of the Department of Physics at the School of Mathematics and Physics at Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University (2016-present). Thijs Kouwenhoven was born in the Netherlands, where he obtained is undergraduate degree from Leiden University (2002) and his PhD from the University of Amsterdam (2006), after which he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Sheffield (2006-2009). Before moving to Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, he was a research professor (百人计划研究员) at the Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics at Peking University (2009-2016). His research focuses on computational astrophysics, primarily in the fields of planetary system dynamics, few-body systems, and star cluster dynamics.
Experience
2021-present: Professor, Department Physics, School of Mathematics and Physics, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
2021-2022: Deputy Director, Centre for Mathematics and Physics, School of Science, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
2019-present: Head of Department, Department of Physics, School of Mathematics and Physics, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
2019-present: Honorary Associate in Mathematical Sciences, University of Liverpool, UK
2018-2021: Senior Associate Professor, Department of Physics, School of Science, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
2018-2019: Head of the Physics Division, Mathematics Sciences cluster, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
2016-2019: Honorary Teaching Staff in Mathematical Sciences, University of Liverpool, UK
2016-2018: Associate Professor, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
2009-2016: Bairen Reseach Professor (Hundred Talent Program) in Astrophysics, Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Peking University, China
2009-2011: Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation (PPGF) Fellow, International Astronomical Union (IAU)
2006-2009: PPARC/STFC Research Associate, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Sheffield, UK
Teaching
XJTLU - PHY003 - Introductory Electromagnetism and Quantum Physics
XJTLU - MTH015 - Linear Algebra (2022 - present)
XJTLU - PHY002 - Physics (2017 - 2018, 2022)
XJTLU - MTH017 - Linear Algebra for Mathematical Sciences (2016 - 2021)
XJTLU - MTH301 - Final Year Project (2016 - present)
XJTLU - SCI001 - Science Taster (2022)
XJTLU - PHY302 - General Relativity (2021)
XJTLU - PHY006 - Electromagnetism (2019 - 2020)
XJTLU - PHY004 - Classical Mechanics (2019 - 2020)
Peking University - Introduction to Astronomy (2009)
Peking University - Modern Astronomy (2010-2016)
Awards and honours
2013 Second Prize, Peking University 13th Young Teachers Contest
2012 Second Prize, Peking University 12th Young Teachers Contest
2012 Third Prize, Beijing Astronomical Society 11th Excellent Research Paper Award for Young Scientists
2012 Third Prize, Beijing Municipality University Young Teachers Contest
2012 Outstanding Young Scientist Award, Beijing Astronomical Society
2009 Gruber Fellowship Prize, International Astronomical Union
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. , Astronomical Institute Anton Pannekoek, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, - 2006
M.Sc , Leiden Observatory, University of Leiden, Leiden - 2002
Keywords
- QB Astronomy
- Q Science (General)
- RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Person Types
- Staff
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Using virtual experiment on students’ learning in the general physics lab
Zhao, Y., Ma, J., Kouwenhoven, T., Yu, H., Liu, G., Pang, X. & Chen, X.
1/02/22 → 31/01/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Disruption of open clusters in the Galactic disk
Pang, X., Kouwenhoven, T. & Xu, X.
1/01/22 → 31/12/25
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Use video demonstrations in physics courses
Zhao, Y., Yu, H., Kouwenhoven, T., Chen, X. & Pang, X.
1/11/23 → 31/08/24
Project: Internal Research Project
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A marvelous physics learning experience with superheroes
Pang, X., Reis, C., Chen, X., Kouwenhoven, T., Zhao, Y. & Jayalakshmi, G. D.
1/09/20 → 31/08/22
Project: Internal Research Project
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Dynamical evolution of super-massive black holes in galaxy centers
1/11/18 → 31/01/21
Project: Internal Research Project
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Analysis of Kozai cycles in equal-mass hierarchical triple supermassive black hole mergers in the presence of a stellar cluster
Hao, W., Kouwenhoven, M. B. N., Spurzem, R., Amaro-Seoane, P., Mardling, R. A. & Xu, X., 1 Feb 2024, In: Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 527, 4, p. 10705-10725 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Influence of planets on debris discs in star clusters – II. The impact of stellar density
Wu, K., Kouwenhoven, M. B. N., Flammini Dotti, F. & Spurzem, R., Sept 2024, In: Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 533, 4, p. 4485-4499 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Loneliness is associated with smoking and alcohol consumption in older adults: Findings from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey
Adebisi, Y. A., Lin, X., Kouwenhoven, M. B. N. & Lucero-Prisno, D. E., 2024, In: Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health. 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Norway’s Battery Electric Vehicles and Public Health- Findings From the Literature
John Okesanya, O., Saclolo, J. M. B., Mia, K. B. P., Ntacyabukura, B., Corman, V., Ahmadi, A., Nugraha, R. R., He, J., Telin, J. M., Tshering, U. U., Abdullahi, Y., Ogaya, J. B., Delos Santos, F. E., Pedrajas-Mendoza, S. A., Magramo, M. M., Lucero-Prisno, D. E. & Kouwenhoven, M. B. N., 1 Jan 2024, In: Environmental Health Insights . 18Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Public Health Word of the Year 2023 — Conflict
Lucero-Prisno III, D. E., Ogaya, J. B., Shomuyiwa, D. O., Adebisi, Y. A., Kouwenhoven, M. B. N., Ogunkola, I. O., Goodness, O., Jimoh, N. D., Ahmed, M. M. & Dorji, T., Sept 2024, In: Public Health Challenges. 3, 3, e220.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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International Astronomical Union General Assembly 2024
Thijs Kouwenhoven (Member of programme committee)
6 Aug 2024 → 14 Aug 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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The 12th Korea-China-Kazakhstan Workshop on Numerical Astrophysics
Thijs Kouwenhoven (Organiser)
2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Astronomy as a universally-accessible tool for STEM education
Thijs Kouwenhoven (Speaker)
30 Nov 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Astronomy as a tool for Development
Thijs Kouwenhoven (Speaker)
27 Nov 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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The Primordial Binary Population
Thijs Kouwenhoven (Speaker)
28 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk