Agnis ANDZANS

Agnis ANDZANS Professor , Dr.habil.math. Faculty of Physics and Mathematics University of Latvia Zellu Street 8 Riga, LV 1002 Latvia Phone: +371 7033738 Fax:     +371 7033701 E-mail: agnis.andzans@lu.lv

Date and place of birth: Riga, Latvia, 19^th August, 1952

Nationality, citizenship: Latvian 

• 1969-1974 Undergraduate studies: Latvian State University, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics,
• 1980-1983 Graduate studies: Latvian State University, Computing Center

• Candidate of Sciences (Mathematics), Institute of Mathematics of Belorussian Academy of Sciences (Minsk), 1987
               (Supervisor: prof. R.M.Freivalds)
• Dr. math. – Latvian Council of Science, 1992
• Dr.habil.math. , University of Latvia, 1995
• Professor in Mathematics, University of Latvia, 1996

Employment:

• 1971        Laboratory Assistant, Computing Center of Latvian State University
• 1973 -1984 Junior Research Assistant, Computing Center of Latvian State    University
• 1984 -1988 Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, Latvian State University
• 1988 -1996 Docent, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, University of Latvia
• since 1996 Professor, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, University of Latvia

Research Areas

        Theory of algorithms, theory of automata, combinatorics, new methods of teaching of mathematics, the informatization of education

Scientific Publications: Monographs- 6, Research papers - 55, Conference thesis - 22

Teaching aids: Textbooks -9; Problem books, supplementary texts etc. - 127 (in total » 10 000 pages); Methodical papers -14.

Other publications: ~500 articles in periodicals

    Important publications:

1. A.Andzans, P.Zarins. The Method of Mathematical Induction and Elements of Probability Theory (in Latvian). Riga, 1983.

2. E.Riekstinš, A.Andzans. Can You Solve It? (in Latvian) Riga, 1984.

3. A.Andzans, E.Falkensteine, A.Grava. Geometry for Middle School, I-V (in Latvian). Riga, 1992.-1998.

4. A.Andzans, J.Cakste, T.Larfelds, L.Ramana, M.Seile. The Mean Value Method (in Latvian). Riga, 1996.

5. A.Andzans, A.Berzins. Problems and Solutions of Latvian Open Mathematical Olympiads (in Latvian). Riga, 1998.

6. A.Andzans, M.Seile, Z.Zvirbule. Problems and Solutions of Professors’ Littledigit Club (in Latvian). Riga, 2000.

7. A.Andzans, A.Reihenova, L.Ramana, B.Johannessons. Invariantu metodas. Vilnius, 2003.

8. A.Andzans, B.Johannesson. Dirichlet Principle. Part 1. Riga, 2005.

9. A.Andzans. Algorithmic Problems and Their Classification. - “Beiträge zum Mathematikunterricht”, Franzbecker, 1997, pp. 60-63.

12. M.Treimanis, A.Andzans, I.Medvedis, U.Straujums. The Latvian Educational Informatization System. - Baltic IT Review, 1998, N 2 (9), pp. 24–30.

13. A.Andzans. The Interpretation Method in Elementary Mathematics. - “Beiträge zum Mathematikunterricht”, Franzbecker, 1998, pp. 86 – 89.

14. A.Andzans. Cultivating Mathematical Talent in Latvia. - Developing Mathematically Promising students, NCTM, New York, 1999, pp. 129 -132.

15. L. Ramana, A. Andzans. The Influence of Computer Science on Mathematical Contests. - “Beiträge zum Mathematikunterricht 2000” Vorträge auf der 34. Tagung für Didaktik der Mathematik vom 28. Februar Bis 3. März 2000 in Potsdam, Franzbecker, 2000, pp. 505-508.

16. A. Andzans, E. Falkensteine. A Multi - level Middle - School Geometry Course in Latvia. - “Beiträge zum Mathematikunterricht 2000” Vorträge auf der 34. Tagung für Didaktik der Mathematik vom 28. Februar Bis 3. März 2000 in Potsdam, Franzbecker, 2000, pp. 81. - 84.

17. L. Ramana, A. Andzans. Environment is a Global Concept: Latvian Experience. - Reviewed and accepted for publication by the international program committee of TSG 16 "Creativity in Mathematics Education and the Education of Gifted Students" of the 9^th International Congress on Mathematical Education.

18. A. Andzans, L. Ramana. INTERNET and Mathematical Competitions: Latvian Experience. - Reviewed and accepted for publication by the international program committee of TSG 18: "Mathematics Competitions in Mathematics Education" of the 9^th International Congress on Mathematical Education.

19. L. Ramana, A. Andzans. Interaction between Mathematical Competitions and INTERNET in Latvia. - Journal of World Federation of National Mathematical Competitions, 2002, vol. 13, N 2, pp. 41 - 46.

20. A. Andzans, L. Ramana. New Concepts of Algorithms in Math Contests. - Matematika ir matematikos destymas 2001, Kaunas, Lietuva, 2001, pp. 5. - 8.

21. A.Andzans, L.Ramana. How to Create a Problem when Inspiration has Left You. – Matematika ir matematikos destymas-2002. Kaunas, Technologija, 2002, pp. 5-8

22. A.Andzans, I.France. Content of Geometry in School Educational Programme and in Mathematics Competitions. – Creativity in Mathematics Education and the Education of Gifted Students. Proc. Int. Conf., Rousse, University of Rousse, 2003, pp. 273-276.

23. A.Andzans. On Some Sources of Combinatorial Problems. – Proc. 33rd Spring Conf. of the Union of Bulgarian Mathematicians. Sofia, Bulgaria, 2004, pp. 275-279.

24. J.Bicevskis, A.Andzans, E.Ikaunieks, I.Medvedis, U.Straujums, V.Vezis. Latvian Education Informatization System LIIS. – Education Media International, 2004, vol.41, iss.1, pp. 43–50.

25. D.Bonka, A.Andzans. General Methods in Junior Contests: Successes and Challenges. – Proc. 10th Int. Congress on Math. Edu., TSG4. Riga, LU, 2004, pp. 56 – 61.

26. A.Andzans, B.Johannesson. Dirichlet Principle. Part 1. Riga, 2005.

 

Membership in International conferences' Programme Committees 

• The 3rd Congress of World Federation of Mathematical Competions. – Zhong-Shan, 1998
• Creativity in Mathematical Education and the Education of Gifted Students. – Riga, 2002.
• LatSTE’2002 Conference. – Riga/Smiltene, 2002.
• Creativity in Mathematical Education and the Education of Gifted Students. – Rousse, 2003.
• 10th International Congress on Mathematical Education, TSG 4. – Copenhagen, 2004.
• LatSTE’2004 Conference. – Riga/Ogre, 2004.
• Matematika ir matematikos destymas. – Kaunas, 2005.
• Teaching of Mathematics: Retrospective and Perspectives. – Vilnius, 2005.
• LatSTE’2005 Conference. – Riga/Smiltene, 2005.

Academic courses at University of Latvia:

• Special methods of elementary mathematics (since 1975)
• General methods of elementary mathematics (since 1991 )
• Number theory (since 1986)
• Elements of combinatorics (since 1992)
• Theory of algorithms and automata (since 1991)
• Combinatorial algorithms (since 1991)
• Practice in olympiad mathematics (since 1997)
• Selected chapters of discrete mathematics and algebra (since 1998)
• Discrete mathematics (since 2001)
• Mathematical logic and set theory (since 2005)

Organizational activities:

• Conducting of the system of advanced mathematical education in the schools of Latvia (since 1977)
• Vice-president of the international olympiad "Tournament of Towns" (since 1984)
• Leader of the Latvian-Iceland project "Laima" (since 1996)
• Leader of the section of informatization of content of education within state-investment project "Latvian Education Informatization System" (since 1997)
• Leader of the NORD+NEIGHBOURS project (since 2004)

Honours and Awards:

• The order of Three Stars for scientific and educational achievements, 1996
• International Paul Erdös Award , 1998
• IMO 40 years Jubilee medal, 1999
• Honour Diploma , Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia,1999 (2x), 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
• Atis Kronvalds Prize in Education, 1989, 1992
• Gerhard Rägo medal (Estonian Society of Mathematics), 1997
• Gazeta Mathematica medal (Romanian Society of Mathematics),1999
• Rousse University medal (Bulgaria), 2003
• Corresponding Member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 2005

Membership in scientific organizations:

• Latvian Mathematical Society
• Mathematical Association of America
• Gesellschaft Didaktik der Mathematik
• Editorial council of the magazine "Kvant"
• Editorial council of the magazine "Integral"(Armenia)
• Deputy-editor in chief of the magazine "The Starry Sky"

Languages: Latvian, English, Russian; some German and Bulgarian.

Last update 26.02.2007