Department of Advanced Computing Sciences
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.
Fast facts
- Established in 1992
- Focus on artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, applied mathematics and robotics
- ± 35 researchers active in 9 research themes
- ± 600 students in 1 bachelor’s and 2 master’s programmes
- All education programmes nationally ranked #1 in their category (Keuzegids, 2019)
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
News
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Nikola Prianikov kwam uit Kiev naar Maastricht om Data Science en Artificial Intelligence te studeren. Hij vertelt hoe het Foundation Programme van de UM deuren opent voor internationaal talent, hoe hij genoot van zijn studietijd ondanks oorlog en rampspoed, en hoe een carrière in Nederland tot de...
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Het programma, dat via publiek-private samenwerkingen een impuls geeft aan fundamenteel onderzoek in kunstmatige intelligentie, heeft een totaalbudget van ruim 87 miljoen euro. ROBUST omvat 17 nieuwe labs door heel Nederland en zal 170 nieuwe promovendi aantrekken.
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Een Europees consortium van 14 partners, met de Universiteit Maastricht in de rol van coördinator, heeft 7,7 miljoen euro subsidie ontvangen om de curatie en publicatie van persoonlijke gezondheidsgegevens te stroomlijnen met behulp van kunstmatige intelligentie.
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Maastricht University is about to add a new bachelor’s programme to its portfolio: Computer Science. The programme kicks off in September 2023.
Agenda
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Weiss, chair of the Department of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering answers the question: what is knowledge engineering?