Ben Ruijl is a highly accomplished theoretical physicist with a passion for solving complex computational problems through mathematics and programming. He has a Doctorate of Philosophy in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, cum laude, from Leiden University and Masters of Science in Physics, cum laude, from Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen.

With over 15 years of experience in Python and more than 3 years of experience in Rust programming languages, Ben is an expert in designing fast algorithms. His work has been highly cited over a thousand times, reflecting his exceptional abilities and contributions to the field.

Before his current job as a postdoctoral researcher at ETH Zurich, Ben worked at Nikhef and Leiden University in various research positions. He was also a student-member of board of Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy at Radboud University Nijmegen, student-assistant at Radboud University Nijmegen, and employee at CodeYard. Additionally, he volunteered as Main Moderator/Technical Support at Wetenschapsforum and was previously the director of Ruijl Solutions.

Overall, Ben is a skilled theoretical physicist with a vast range of expertise, having made many notable contributions to the field. He's currently seeking new challenges that can have a high societal impact.