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Research department
Department of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering (DKE)
Founded in 1992, DKE is a fast-growing department undertaking research to advance the fields of artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, applied mathematics and robotics. Furthermore, DKE maintains a large network of industry partners through the award-winning KE@Work programme and through our research collaborations.
The department provides education through one bachelor’s programme and two master’s programmes.
Fast facts
- Established in 1992
- Focus on artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, applied mathematics and robotics
- ± 70 researchers and PhD students active in 8 research themes
- ± 800 students in 1 bachelor’s and 2 master’s programmes
Research
Research at the Department of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering spans the disciplines and interfaces of artificial intelligence, data science, computer science and applied mathematics.
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, cybersecurity, 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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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, 2022Read moreAs 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, 2022Read moreMaastricht 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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An open book that doesn’t make sense
Tuesday, May 18, 2021DKE’s Jerry Spanakis on responsible machine learning models, what algorithms can and can’t ‘understand’ and why that matters to all of us.
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Dr. Chiara Sironi wins LNVH Distinguished Women Scientists Travel Fund
Monday, May 17, 2021The Dutch Network of Women Professors announced the recipients of their annual travel fund earlier this month. Dr. Chiara Sironi (DKE) will use the funds to travel to China.
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What better way to enjoy science than in a bar?! Yup - next week it's time for @pintofscienceNL again!
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