Teaching
Philip teaches across topics from complex systems and nonlinear dynamics to mathematical biology, with an emphasis on concept-based, problem-oriented learning and formats — including project-based and block courses — tailored to interdisciplinary audiences.
Courses
2026
Current Topics in Biophysics and Complex Systems (guest lecture)
06/2026 · no. 340166 · University of Göttingen · one session
Nonlinear Dynamics, Time Series Analysis, and Machine Learning
WiSe 2025/26 · no. 535824 · University of Göttingen
Two-week, full-time, project-based block course built around student-led projects and presentations.
2025
Introduction to Physics of Complex Systems
WiSe 2025/26 · no. 534957 · University of Göttingen & Max Planck School "Matter to Life"
Core B.Sc./M.Sc. lecture (>60 students); nine hybrid sessions in Göttingen and Heidelberg, with exercise sheets, tutorials, and exams.
Nonlinear Dynamics, Time Series Analysis, and Machine Learning
WiSe 2024/25 · no. 535824 · University of Göttingen
Two-week, full-time, project-based block course.
2024
Introduction to Physics of Complex Systems
WiSe 2024/25 · no. 534957 · University of Göttingen & Max Planck School "Matter to Life"
Core B.Sc./M.Sc. lecture with exercises, tutorials, and exam.
Nonlinear Dynamics, Time Series Analysis, and Machine Learning
WiSe 2023/24 · no. 535824 · University of Göttingen
Two-week, full-time, project-based block course.
Active Matter (guest lecture)
07/2024 · no. 535227 · University of Göttingen · one session
Current Topics in Biophysics and Complex Systems (guest lecture)
01/2024 · no. 340166 · University of Göttingen · one session
2023
Introduction to Physics of Complex Systems
WiSe 2023/24 · no. 534957 · University of Göttingen & Max Planck School "Matter to Life"
Core B.Sc./M.Sc. lecture with exercises, tutorials, and exam.
Nonlinear Dynamics, Time Series Analysis, and Machine Learning
WiSe 2022/23 · no. 535824 · University of Göttingen
Two-week, full-time, project-based block course.
2022
Introduction to Physics of Complex Systems
WiSe 2022/23 · no. 534957 · University of Göttingen & Max Planck School "Matter to Life"
Core B.Sc./M.Sc. lecture with exercises, tutorials, and exam.
Current Topics in Biophysics and Complex Systems (guest lecture)
01/2022 · no. 340166 · University of Göttingen · one session
2020
Active Matter (guest lecture)
07/2020 · no. 535227 · University of Göttingen · one session
2016
10th q-bio Summer School
Summer 2016 · UC San Diego
Prepared and gave lectures, supervised computational tutorials, and mentored group projects (two weeks, full-time).
Math Modeling Tutorial Workshop
03/2016 · San Diego Center for Systems Biology
Lectures and hands-on tutorials in mathematical modeling of biological systems (five days).
2015
9th q-bio Summer School
Summer 2015 · UC San Diego
Two-week summer school: Lectures, tutorials, and mentored group projects.
Math Modeling Tutorial Workshop
04/2015 · San Diego Center for Systems Biology
Lectures and hands-on tutorials (five days).
2014
8th q-bio Summer School
Summer 2014 · UC San Diego
Two-week summer school: Lectures, tutorials, and mentored group projects.
2013
Excitable Media
2013 – 2014 · no. 533040 · University of Göttingen
Co-taught the weekly two-hour lecture within the Biophysics and Physics of Complex Systems modules.
2011
Nonlinear Dynamics (teaching assistant & tutor)
02/2011 · no. 530073 · Third Institute of Physics, University of Göttingen
Gave lecture units, conducted labs, and mentored two-week group projects.
2010
Nonlinear Dynamics (teaching assistant & tutor)
02/2010 · no. 530073 · Third Institute of Physics, University of Göttingen
Lecture units, labs, and mentored group projects.
2009
Student group projects (tutor)
2009 – 2011 · no. 530265 · University of Göttingen
2007
Quantum Mechanics I (teaching assistant)
2007 · no. 53189 · Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Göttingen
2005
Computer Science I (teaching assistant)
2005 – 2006 · Institute of Computer Science, University of Göttingen