Dr. Bernard Veldkamp

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Biography

Bernard Veldkamp specializes in research methodology and measurement data analytics. His research interests focus on optimization, text mining, and computer-based assessment. He addresses a range of issues within educational, psychological, and health sciences, developing new methods and models for the design and construction of adaptive psychological and educational tests, alongside developing data mining models for analyzing verbal data in large datasets. His research is rooted in Psychometrics, Operations Research, Data Mining, and Statistics. Bernard Veldkamp currently serves as the Vice-Dean of Research at the Faculty of Behavioral, Management and Social Sciences at the University of Twente, contributing his expertise in Psychology, Assessment, Abilities Research, Text Mining, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Computer Science, Testing Models, and Response Theory.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Twente • Enschede, Netherlands

Full Professor at the Faculty of Behavioral, Management and Social Sciences.

Vice-Dean Research

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Twente • Enschede, Netherlands

Overseeing research initiatives within the faculty.

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
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
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Copy of diploma
  • Motivation letter
  • Resume (Europass format)
  • Course descriptions of relevant courses
  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.