Dr. Ekta Vats

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ekta Vats is an Associate Senior Lecturer and Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Uppsala University. She is a docent in Computerised Image Processing and has a rich background as a researcher and educator in the fields of Machine Learning and Computer Vision. Her research mission focuses on building fundamental AI and Machine Learning methods to address societal challenges through innovative applications in vision-language models, large language models, and image analysis. Dr. Vats leads the Uppsala Vision, Language and Learning group, which collaborates on interdisciplinary research spanning topics such as deep learning, handwritten text recognition, natural language processing, and multispectral imaging. In addition to her academic duties, she is a researcher at The Beijer Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence Research, where she contributes to projects aimed at leveraging AI for societal good. Vats' work includes exploration of advanced techniques in NLP tasks, sentiment analysis, and data-driven methodologies, solidifying her position as a key contributor to the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence research.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.