Dr. David Van Leeuwen

Professor

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Biography

David van Leeuwen is a leading expert in automatic speech and language recognition. His research focuses on the automatic extraction of information from speech signals, specifically in areas such as speaker recognition and accent recognition. He emphasizes the importance of well-defined evaluation measures for speech databases and uses international benchmark evaluations as a framework for his research. Prof. van Leeuwen holds an endowed chair and has contributed significantly since 1994 as a researcher at TNO Human Factors, where he evaluated automatic speech recognition systems for various languages. In 2011, he worked with the Netherlands Forensic Institute, where he studied Bayesian approaches to presenting evidence in forensic cases. Since 2014, he has been involved with NovoLearning, which focuses on innovative learning methods, and since 2020, he has been associated with SpraakLab, a company dedicated to implementing speech technology applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor - Data Science Chair

1994-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Holds an endowed chair and leads research in data science with a focus on speech and language technologies.

Scientist

2020-09-01 — Present

SpraakLab • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Works on the implementation of applications for speech technology.

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).