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Research department
Department of Advanced Computing Sciences
The Department of Advanced Computing Sciences - sometimes abbreviated as DACS - is Maastricht University’s largest and oldest department broadly covering the fields of artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, mathematics and robotics.
We maintain a large network of public and private partners through our research collaborations and through the award-winning KE@Work programme. In addition, our staff teaches approximately 800 bachelor’s and master’s students in 3 specialized study programmes in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
The Department of Advanced Computing Sciences is the new joint identity of the Institute of Data Science (IDS) and the former Department of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering (DKE).
Fast facts
- Home to over 100 researchers and PhD candidates
- 11 professors in total: 7 full professors, 3 endowed chairs and 1 distinguished university professor
- Data Science and AI education to around 800 students in 3 dedicated study programmes
- More than 80 private collaborators ranging from local SMEs to large multinationals
- History tracing back to 1987
We are looking for new colleagues!
Our department is growing rapidly, and will continue to do so for a while! Can we welcome you as our new colleague in Maastricht? You can find open positions within the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences and Institute of Data Science on AcademicTransfer, the online portal for Dutch academic job listings.
Research
Research at the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences spans the disciplines and interfaces of artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, applied mathematics and robotics.
We develop new tools and methodologies to advance these fields. At the same time, we collaborate with a wide range of institutes both within and outside of Maastricht University and work on diverse applications, including in the fields of health and medicine, logistics, biology, art, physics, agrifood, smart industries, neuroscience and education.
Education
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (BSc)
Our 3-year bachelor's programme offers a combination of artificial intelligence, computer science and mathematics.
Data Science for Decision Making (MSc)
Our 2-year master's programme in Data Science for Decision Making teaches students to extract valuable information from large datasets for widespread applications.
Artificial Intelligence (MSc)
Our 2-year master's programme in Artificial Intelligence focuses on simulating human intelligence for a wide variety of applications: from game design to patient diagnosis.
We also offer an exchange programme for students looking to study abroad.
News
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Giving a scientific push to cyclists at the Tour de France
Friday, July 1, 2022Read moreWriting a thesis can be a lot of fun, particularly when you choose a subject that’s related to your favourite hobby. For Kristian van Kuijk, an avid cyclist, it’s even led to a dream come true. He’s found an accurate way to predict the energy burned by a rider during a race. The algorithm has impressed Team Jumbo-Visma, who are using Kristian’s predictions in this month’s Tour de France.
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New ‘supergroup’: DKE and IDS jointly become Department of Advanced Computing Sciences
Friday, June 17, 2022Read moreThe new department broadly covers research and education in artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, mathematics and robotics. Over 100 staff members find their home in the new group, which is embedded in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
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Thesis awards for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence students
Tuesday, May 17, 2022Read moreCongratulations to Anna-Lena Krause, Krzysztof Cybulski and Frederik Calsius!
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David Groep appointed as endowed professor of e-Infrastructure
Tuesday, May 3, 2022As of 1 April 2022, David Groep holds an endowed chair at the Department of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering. His work revolves around the complex, large-scale ICT infrastructures that provide a foundation for similarly cutting-edge research.
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SURF joins Maastricht University and partners in efforts in the field of quantum computing
Tuesday, April 5, 2022Maastricht University, Nikhef, CERN and SURF will address some specific challenges for the LHCb experiment in order to determine which elements of the data analysis chains are best suited for a quantum computing approach.
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Multi-million investment jump-starts ambitious Dutch mobility programme
Tuesday, November 30, 2021Two large consortia of Dutch companies and knowledge institutes in the mobility and transport sector will receive 47 million euros in government funding to realize breakthroughs in electrification and hydrogen applications in automotive, maritime and air transport.
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DKE student wins Q-Park Student Award
Thursday, November 4, 2021Q-Park announced the winners of its annual Student Awards this week. Mateusz Wiza was one of the winners to receive a €1.500 cash prize for his thesis.
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ROBUST and reliable: UM part of 10-year AI research programme
Wednesday, October 6, 2021Professor of Explainable Artificial Intelligence Nava Tintarev will be a co-investigator and chair for the integration of humanities and social sciences in ROBUST, a consortium applying for an NWO grant with a total budget of 95M (25M from NWO) to carry out long term research into reliable artificial intelligence (AI).
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UM part of ROBUST: Trustworthy AI-based systems for sustainable growth
Tuesday, September 21, 2021To realise the promise of artificial intelligence to contribute to today’s societal challenges, trust is a central component of the interaction between people and systems based on artificial intelligence.
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Meet Prof. Nava Tintarev, full professor of Explainable Artificial Intelligence
Wednesday, June 2, 2021Prof. Nava Tintarev joined Maastricht University in October of last year. She focuses on Explainable Artificial Intelligence, which has an important societal component to it.
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