Dr. Fernando Van Der Vlist

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Fernando van der Vlist is an Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Humanities, specializing in digital media technology and critical studies of digital platforms and artificial intelligence. He coordinates the Master’s programme in Cultural Data & AI and serves as Principal Investigator for the NWO-funded project 'AI Power: Critical Platform Analysis'. His research primarily focuses on the intersection of digital platforms, data, and societal impact. He is a contributor to numerous leading interdisciplinary journals and has published impactful books, including 'Platform Ecosystem: Configurations Dynamics Governance Power'. With a background in graphic design and over a decade of experience in academic research and teaching, Fernando's work contributes to critical knowledge in platform governance and the evolving landscape of digital economics. He frequently collaborates with various national and international research initiatives and consulted on digital governance with governmental organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Teaching and research in media studies specializing in digital platforms and AI.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2020-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Conducted research on governing digital society as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report
Specialization Notes

Includes departments like Economics, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing.