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I am a Senior Lecturer in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, based in Milton Keynes.
I joined the Open University in 2006 having previously held positions at Cranfield University and the University of Leeds. I have a BSc and PhD in mathematics from the University of Leeds.
Contact details
School of Mathematics and Statistics
The Open University
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Tel: +44 (0) 1908 653840
Email: tim.lowe@open.ac.uk
My background is as an applied mathematician, with interests in fluid mechanics, geometric modelling, optimisation and numerical methods.
More recently, I have been interested in the use of computer-based systems to support and enhance the learning of mathematics. This has included online tutoring, interactive animiations and computer assisted assessment. I have led the adoption of the STACK e-assessment system within the Open University, have written many questions and helped with others.
In 2017 I was part of a team including the University of Edinburgh and Loughborough University to receive a HEA (now Advance HE) Colloborative Award for Teaching Excellence
I am also interested in ensuring mathematics teaching materials are as accessible as possible.
I currently chair the module team for Computational applied mathematics (MST374) .
I was Director of Teaching of the School of Mathematics and Statistics from 2018 to 2023.
From 2011-2015 I co-chaired the production of Essential mathematics 1 (MST124) and Essential mathematics 2 (MST125) I was also involved with the production of Discovering mathematics (MU123) and have assisted with the the production of several other modules.
I have been an Associate Lecturer (tutor) on Open mathematics (MU120), Using mathematics (MST121) and Essential mathematics 1 (MST124).
