I write about research, thesis development, optimization, programming, education, AI, and academic practice.
AI can generate content fast, but human taste, judgment, and creativity still decide what matters.
How to write about a company's processes without burning bridges.
Use an agile mindset---small steps and fast feedback---to write a better thesis.
Killing Your Darlings in Thesis Writing
Why thesis writing requires revisiting---and sometimes deleting---early ideas to keep the story coherent.
Learning Journey: From Guidance to Autonomy
Using Greek myths to explain how guidance, scope, and responsibility evolve across learning stages.
The Importance of Using Toy Examples
Toy examples distill complex models and make the core contribution easy to understand.
Why Model If I Can't Solve It?
Even if you can't solve large instances optimally, models clarify assumptions and strengthen rigor.
Solving Managerial Problems Systematically: A Guide to the MPSM
A structured yet flexible framework for tackling complex organizational problems, from the IEM curriculum at University of Twente.