PhD Position Trustworthy Recommender Systems

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General Information

Computer science
English

Position Details

Ph.D
48 month
33240 EUR
0
Jul 25, 2024 24 Months ago
Sep 01, 2024 23 Months ago

About the Position

Recommender systems are pivotal in shaping our online experiences, influencing the content we engage with, the products we purchase, and our social interactions. These systems, driven by machine learning, support a wide range of human decision-making processes across e-commerce, social platforms, entertainment, transportation networks, healthcare services, and cybersecurity.While traditionally evaluated by their accuracy, there's a growing recognition within the research community of the importance of broader evaluation metrics. Fairness, diversity, robustness, explainability, transparency, and privacy are now seen as essential pillars for the overall health and sustainability of these systems. Trustworthy recommender systems are those that not only provide accurate and relevant recommendations but also prioritize these principles to foster user trust and confidence.We Invite Prospective PhD Candidates To Engage In Cutting-edge Research Focused On The Development, Evaluation, And Enhancement Of Trustworthy Recommender Systems. Candidates Will Explore Various Aspects Of Trustworthiness, Including But Not Limited To

Research Interests

  • Algorithmic Transparency and Explainability
  • Bias Mitigation and Fairness
  • Recommender Systems

About the Professor

Bio

Masoud Mansoury is an Assistant Professor in Multimedia Computing Group at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. His research focuses on Trustworthy and Explainable Recommender Systems, with interests in algorithmic bias, explainability, transparency, and robustness in recommendation models.

Professor's Interests
Trustworthy Recommender Systems Algorithmic Bias Explainability Robustness Algorithmic Fairness Contextual Bandits

Exam Requirements

IELTS
Listening
6.5
Reading
6.5
Writing
6.5
Speaking
6.5
Overall
7
TOEFL
Listening
21
Reading
21
Writing
21
Speaking
21
Overall
100

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Pre-university Mathematics (Dutch VWO Mathematics B equivalent) Pre-university Physics (Dutch VWO Physics equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Secondary school diploma
  • Transcripts of grades
  • English proficiency test results
  • Copy of passport
  • Matching or Selection exam participation (for Numerus Fixus programs)
Specialization Notes

Programs like Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science have a Numerus Fixus (limited capacity) with a mandatory selection exam in March.