Dr. Arka Ghosh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Arka Ghosh is a doctoral student in the AI Data Management research group at Umeå University, focusing on knowledge engineering. His research emphasizes the development of a practical data management framework that integrates and processes multidimensional data sourced from various origins, ultimately facilitating informed decision-making in business and daily life scenarios. Arka's work addresses significant processing bottlenecks encountered in traditional relational database management systems when handling raster data. With his expertise in Ontology-based Data Access (OBDA), he explores the Virtual Knowledge Graph paradigm to improve access to heterogeneous data. His research also encompasses the integration of GeoBigdata, spatial-temporal raster data management, and Natural Language Processing (NLP). Arka employs Description Logic formalisms for knowledge representation and reasoning, as well as conceptual data modeling utilizing Virtual Knowledge Graphs. He is a member of the AI Data Management research group and is passionate about photography, astronomy, music, arts, graphic designing, and long walking.

Research Interests

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.