Dr. Ayoub Bagheri

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ayoub Bagheri is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University in the Department of Methodology and Statistics. He leads the Natural Language Text Processing (NLTP) lab and has a profound focus on both fundamental and applied aspects of Natural Language Processing (NLP). His research interests primarily revolve around the evaluation and explainability of language models, and he is dedicated to developing transparent, reliable, and user-centered NLP systems. His work includes creating frameworks for Explainable Trustworthy AI that enhance the accountability and interpretability of NLP models in high-stakes applications. He is also engaged in designing methodologies for Language Model Evaluation that assess generalization, fairness, and stability in large language models. Additionally, Ayoub explores personalized NLP, ensuring AI systems cater to individual user needs and cognitive styles, alongside investigating Multimodal Understanding that integrates text, speech, and visual inputs across different languages. His commitment to Human-Centered NLP underscores his aim to bridge computational modeling with human behavior and values, striving for inclusive and socially responsible AI.

Research Interests

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master 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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology