Dr. Felipe Arruda Pontes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Felipe Arruda Pontes is a researcher at the Institute of Data Science at Maastricht University (UM), specializing in software engineering with a strong emphasis on ecologically sustainable distributed computing and stream processing. He focuses on uncertainty awareness and computer vision as part of his PhD candidacy at the Insight Centre, Data Science Institute, University of Galway in Ireland, where he earned his Master's degree (by research) in 2021. With several years of experience as a senior software engineer across various global companies, Felipe has been involved in diverse projects, including online solutions for oil and gas exploration and the development of large-scale distributed online marketplace systems in the cloud. He is also an active presenter and coach at multiple conferences and contributes to volunteer social activities aimed at advancing technology. As a maintainer and contributor to numerous open-source projects, he plays a significant role in the tech community.

Research Interests

Requirements for Maastricht 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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:515
Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:515
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor degree in Business, Economics, or related field Sufficient knowledge of quantitative methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Grades transcript of bachelor's programme
  • Copy of diploma
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter (1-2 pages)
  • Passport picture
  • Copy of valid passport or ID
  • Permission for document verification form
Specialization Notes

The School of Business and Economics (SBE) encompasses departments like Organization, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Economics.