Dr. Gerd Kortuem

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Biography

Gerd Kortuem is a professor at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at Delft University of Technology, specializing in Internet of Things. He leads the Knowledge Intelligence Design research group and is involved in multiple design labs, including the Data-Centric Design Lab and Urban Analytics Lab. His research is situated at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence, focusing on human-centered AI, generative AI, and responsible design practices. An academic director of the MSc Integrated Product Design program since 2018, he teaches courses on Generative AI Design, Artificial Intelligence in Society, and Data-centric Design. His previous experience includes roles at renowned organizations and universities such as IBM, Apple, Lancaster University, and Oxford University. Kortuem holds a PhD from the University of Oregon and a Diploma in Informatics from Stuttgart University. He is also an Associate Editor for the journal "Proceedings ACM Interactive, Mobile, Wearable Ubiquitous Technologies" and an editorial board member for IEEE Pervasive Computing.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Leading research in Internet of Things and related fields.

Software Developer

— Present

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering • Germany

Worked as a software developer prior to joining academia.

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Requirements for Delft University of Technology

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:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.