Department of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering
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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. DKE provides education through one bachelor’s programme and two master’s programmes, all of which are nationally ranked #1 in their category according to the Keuzegids ranking.

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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.

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Prof. Dr. Gerhard Weiss, chair of the Department of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering answers the question: what is knowledge engineering?