Dr. Daniël Lakens

Professor

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Biography

Daniel Lakens is a Full Professor at the Human-Technology Interaction group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His areas of expertise include meta-science, research methods, and applied statistics. Daniel’s main lines of empirical research focus on conceptual thought, similarity, and meaning. He concentrates on designing and interpreting studies, applied (meta)-statistics, and reward structures in science. A significant aspect of his work involves developing methods and critically reviewing how to optimally structure studies. He received his PhD from Utrecht University in 2010 as an experimental psychologist and is funded by the NWO VIDI grant for a project that aims to improve the reliability and efficiency of psychological science. He is an advocate for pilot projects dedicated to replication research. He teaches an online MOOC titled ‘Improving Statistical Inferences’ and won the TU/e Teacher of the Year award in 2014. Additionally, he has conducted 40 workshops on open science to enhance research practices, and co-edited a special issue consisting of pre-registered replication studies with Brian Nosek.

Research Interests

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

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