Dr. Bettina Speckmann

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Biography

Bettina Speckmann heads the Applied Geometric Algorithms group at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science of Eindhoven University of Technology. Her research is centered on the design and analysis of efficient algorithms and data structures for problems involving geometric objects in two, three, and higher-dimensional spaces. The Applied Geometric Algorithms group primarily focuses on the spatial data applications of geometric algorithms, including Geographic Information Science (GIScience), Smart Mobility (which encompasses automated cartography and moving object analysis), geo-visualization, visual analytics, and e-Humanities. Bettina combines rigorous algorithmic research methods with areas of computational geometry, providing performance guarantees on the quality of solutions and the running time of algorithms, achieving results of both theoretical and practical significance. With a strong emphasis on the intuitive human sense of spatial structures, her work aims to help computers develop a human-like understanding of spatial data.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Leading the Applied Geometric Algorithms group.

Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Conducting research and teaching in geometric algorithms.

Assistant Professor

2003-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Engaged in teaching and research activities.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2001-01-01 — 2003-01-01

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Worked in the Institute of Theoretical Computer Science.

Awards

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Netherlands Prize ICT Research

2011-01-01

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
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  • Proof of English proficiency
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  • 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)
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