Dr. Anna Vilanova

Professor

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Biography

Anna Vilanova is a Full Professor in Visual Analytics at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in methods for visualizing high-dimensional data and explainable artificial intelligence. She leads a research group focused on visual analytics and multivalued image analysis, with applications in biomedical fields such as Diffusion Weighted Imaging and 4D Flow Pangenomics. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor in the Computer Graphics & Visualization Group at Delft University of Technology, where she contributed to significant advancements in her field. Vilanova has received notable recognitions, including the NWO Veni Award for her work on visualizing global tensor information in diffusion tensor imaging, and the NWO Aspasia Award in 2013. She is a respected member of the international research community, serving on program committees for prominent conferences such as IEEE Visualization and chairing editor roles in various journals. Her contributions have earned her fellowships and leadership positions, including Vice President of EUROGRAPHICS and an elected member of the IEEE VIS Steering Committee.

Research Interests

Courses

Computer Graphics

Requirements for Eindhoven University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
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
PTE
Listening
Required:65
Reading
Required:65
Writing
Required:65
Speaking
Required:65
Overall
Required:70
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline Specific subject knowledge related to the chosen program (e.g., Calculus, Linear Algebra) Maximum 15 ECTS deficiency for international applicants
Application Checklist
  • Certified copy of Bachelor's degree and transcript
  • Authenticated English/Dutch translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Two letters of reference
  • Summary of Bachelor thesis/dissertation
  • Concise course descriptions of relevant subjects
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of payment of application fee (EUR 100)
Specialization Notes

Specific departments like Industrial Design require a portfolio. Programs like Data Science and AI require a GRE-General test for certain international backgrounds.