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Dr Tim Lowe
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- Senior Lecturer
- School of Mathematics & Statistics
- tim.lowe
Professional biography
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 am also an Associate Lecturer (tutor) for the OU module MST124 Essential mathematics 1.
Contact details
Schol of Mathematics and Statistics
The Open University
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Tel: +44 (0) 1908 653840
Email: tim.lowe@open.ac.uk
Research interests
My background is as an applied mathematician, with interests in fluid mechanics, geometric modelling, optimization and numerical methods.
More recently, I have been interested in the use of computer-based systems to support and enhance the learning of mathematics.
Teaching interests
I currently chair the module M373 Optimisation and am also a member the following module teams
- MU123 Discovering mathematics
- MST124 Essential mathematics 1
- MST326 Mathematical methods and fluid mechanics
I recently co-chaired the production of MST124 and MST125 (Essential mathematics 1 and 2). I was also involved with the production of MU123 Discovering mathematics and am currently assisting with production of revised versions of:
I have led the adoption of the STACK e-assessment system with the Open University, have written many questions and helped with others.
Publications
Journal articles
Lowe, T. W. and Mestel, B. D.
Teaching Mathematics and its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA ((Early Access))
Perceptions of Online Tutorials for Distance Learning in Mathematics and Computing (2016-07-22)
Lowe, Tim; Mestel, Ben and Williams, Gareth
Research in Learning Technology, 24, Article 30630
Master’s students’ perceptions of Microsoft Word for mathematical typesetting (2015-06)
Loch, Birgit; Lowe, Tim W. and Mestel, Ben D.
Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, 34(2) (pp. 91-101)
Online quizzes for distance learning of mathematics (2015)
Lowe, Timothy
Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, 34(3) (pp. 138-148)
Do screencasts help to revise prerequisite mathematics? An investigation of student performance and perception (2014)
Loch, Birgit; Jordan, Camilla R.; Lowe, Tim. W. and Mestel, Ben. D.
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 45(2) (pp. 256-268)
Determination of PIXE spectra from specific depths (2006)
Broadhurst, A.; Lane, D. W.; Rogers, K. D. and Lowe, T. W.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms, 249 (pp. 808-811)
Design of partial differential equation hull surfaces using genetic algorithms (2005-07)
Lowe, Tim W.
Ship Technology Research (Schiffstechnik), 52(3) (pp. 124-133)
Determination of depth-dependent diffraction data: a new approach (2005-01)
Broadhurst, A.; Rogers, K. D.; Lowe, T. W. and Lane, D. W.
Acta Crystallographica Section A: Foundations of Crystallography, A61 (pp. 139-146)
The direct determination of X-ray diffraction data from specific depths (2005)
Broadhurst, A.; Rogers, K. D.; Lane, D. W. and Lowe, T. W.
Powder Diffraction, 20(3) (pp. 233-240)
Conceptual hull design using a genetic algorithm (2003-09)
Lowe, T. W. and Steel, J.
Journal of Ship Research, 47, Article 4(3) (pp. 222-236)
Variable-complexity hydrodynamic optimisation of a yacht hull (2001)
Lowe, T. W.
Mathematical Engineering in Industry, 8(3) (pp. 253-274)
Computation of Stokes flow in a channel with a collapsible segment (1995)
Lowe, T. W. and Pedley, T. J.
Journal of Fluids and Structures, 9(8) (pp. 885-905)
The automatic functional design of hull surface geometry (1994)
Lowe, T. W.; Bloor, M. I. and Wilson, M. J.
Journal of ship research, 38(4) (pp. 319-328)
Functionality in blend design (1990-12)
Lowe, T. W.; Bloor, M. I. G. and Wilson, M. J.
Computer-Aided Design, 22(10) (pp. 655-665)
Book chapters
Cooper, Martyn; Lowe, Tim and Taylor, Mary
In: Miesenberger, Klaus; Zagler, Wolfgang; Klaus, Joachim and Karshmer, Arthur eds. Computers Helping People with Special Needs. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (5105/2008) (pp. 926-933)
ISBN : 9783540705390 | Publisher : Springer | Published : Berlin
Finite element solution of Stokes flow in a channel with a collapsible segment (1994)
Lowe, T. W. and Pedley, T. J.
In: Crolet, J. M. and Ohayon, R eds. Computational Methods for Fluid-Structure Interaction. Pitman Research Notes in Mathematics (306) (pp. 220-229)
ISBN : 0-582-23691-6 | Publisher : Longman Scientific & Technical | Published : Harlow, U.K.
Conference items
Jordan, Camilla and Lowe, Tim
In : CETL-MSOR Conference 2011 (5-6 Sep 2011, Coventry University) (pp. 63-67)
Assessment for learning: Using Moodle quizzes in mathematics (2011-05)
Lowe, Timothy and Hasson, Robert
In : CETL-MSOR Conference 2010 (6-7 Sep 2010, University of Birmingham)
Electronic marking of mathematics assignments using Microsoft Word 2007 (2008-07)
Lowe, Tim; Mestel, Ben and Arrowsmith, Gaynor
In : 12th International CAA Conference: Research into e-Assessment (8-9 Jul 2008, Loughborough University, UK)
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