Biomathematics: Models from Evolutionary Biology, Population Genetics and Epidemiology (De Gruyter Textbook)

Based on differential equations, game theory, and probability theory, the author discusses mathematical models of metabolic processes, drug metabolism, inheritance under selective pressure, the spread of infection, and the virulence of bacteria, parasites, and viruses. The formulas are derived in detail and in an easily understandable manner, with numerous figures illustrating the explanations. The required mathematical basics are summarized in the appendix. This makes the text suitable for students of biology, medicine, or environmental sciences from their first semesters onward. It is also recommended for mathematicians, physicists, and engineers who wish to familiarize themselves with the modeling of biological processes.

1984-1989: Master of Science in Mathematics, Technical University of Dresden/Germany.

1989-1995: Ph.D., Technical University of Dresden/Germany.

1996-2000: Consultant at Allianz Lebensversicherungs AG, Stuttgart/Germany.

2000-2002: Consultant at Prasa Hewitt SA, Neuchatel; instructor for education in computer sciences.

2002-2005: Lecturer at St. Michel College, Fribourg/Switzerland.

2005-2007: Teaching diploma, University of Fribourg/Switzerland.

Since 2007: Teacher at Gymnasium Kirchenfeld, Bern/Switzerland.