Dr. Helma Torkamaan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Helma Torkamaan is an Assistant Professor in AI Health Systems at the Department of Multi-Actor Systems. She pursued her PhD at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany, focusing on the application of recommender systems in the health domain within the Interactive Systems group. Helma obtained her master's degree in computer science from the University of Bonn and has since gained valuable experience in the industry. A significant portion of her recent research background has involved the fields of mobile health, recommender systems, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Her work emphasizes a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative approach, integrating technology design with insights from computer science, psychology, business, and health care. Through her research, Helma aims to build innovative solutions that address the complexities within health systems, develop technology-enhanced strategies for mental and physical well-being, and design human-centered interactive systems that empower users to improve their health and behaviors. She is also focused on creating technologies that support the understanding, modeling, and prediction of human needs while responsibly evaluating the impact of AI-driven solutions on various challenges.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to Programming in 2025 Ancillary Activities

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.