Dr. Gabriel Skantze

Professor

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Biography

Gabriel Skantze is a Professor at the Department of Speech, Music and Hearing at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He specializes in Speech Communication Technology, with a focus on Conversational Systems. His research delves into human communication, aiming to develop computational models that enable computers and robots to engage in face-to-face conversations with humans. This research encompasses both verbal and non-verbal aspects of communication, such as gaze and prosody, exploring key phenomena like turn-taking, feedback, joint attention, and language learning. Skantze co-founded Furhat Robotics, where he works as a part-time Chief Scientist, contributing to the development of social robots that play a critical role in future technology applications. He holds a PhD in Speech Communication from KTH and has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor and Associate Professor. His interdisciplinary approach integrates language technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, reflecting a commitment to advancing the field of human-robot interaction.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Lead the research in Speech Communication Technology and supervise graduate students.

Chief Scientist

— Present

Furhat Robotics • Sweden

Work part-time contributing to the development of conversational robots.

Awards

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Outstanding Demo Award

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Honourable Mention Award

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ACM SIGDIAL Paper Award

Courses

Conversational Systems Multimodal Interaction Interfaces Project Conversational Systems

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

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