Dr. Alexander Dockhorn

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alexander Dockhorn is an Associate Professor at the SDU Metaverse Lab, focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and game development. His research primarily involves machine learning, decision-making, and the applications of artificial intelligence in gaming. He is particularly interested in how algorithms can emulate human brain learning capabilities, exploring methods to create interpretable decision-making algorithms with an integration of causal reasoning. Dr. Dockhorn's academic journey includes completing his PhD at Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, where he was part of the Computational Intelligence research group under the supervision of Professors Rudolf Kruse and Sanaz Mostaghim. His background includes roles as Junior Professor at Leibniz University Hannover and Postdoctoral Research Associate at Queen Mary University of London. An active contributor to the academic community, he has held leadership positions within the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), including chairing the Games Technical Committee and organizing related conferences such as IEEE Conference Games 2024. He has also been involved in educational initiatives, including summer schools and competitions related to AI in gaming.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

SDU Metaverse Lab • Syddanmark

Leading research in artificial intelligence applications in gaming and machine learning.

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized for English-taught Master's programs across Science, Engineering, and Social Science departments. Some programs may require a higher GPA for restricted admission.