Dr. Ioannis Athanasiadis

Professor

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Biography

Ioannis N. Athanasiadis is a Professor and Chair in Artificial Intelligence at Wageningen University Research. His research aims to advance artificial intelligence to address global challenges related to food security and ecological agriculture. As a proponent of use-inspired fundamental research, he aspires to further the field of artificial intelligence to contribute to a sustainable and food-secure future. Leading a research team, students, and stakeholders, Ioannis develops AI systems tailored to help farmers and policymakers make informed decisions and manage risks by improving the understanding of complex system interactions and making data-driven discoveries. He is a co-principal investigator on major European and national grants related to AI and agriculture ecology. He co-leads the WUR research theme on data-driven discoveries in a changing climate and employs AI and data science to understand and respond to climate change impacts. Additionally, he leads the Agricultural Model Intercomparison Improvement Project (AgMIP), focusing on the interface between machine learning and agricultural modeling.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor/Chairholder

2010-01-01 — Present

Wageningen University Research • WAGENINGEN, Netherlands

Chair in Artificial Intelligence focusing on developing AI systems for agriculture and ecological studies.

Requirements for Wageningen University & Research

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:62
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field related to the master's program Sufficient background in required subjects for the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (certified copy)
  • Final transcript of records (certified copy)
  • Statement of Purpose/Motivation Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport copy
  • Two letters of recommendation (required for some specializations)
Specialization Notes

Wageningen University offers MSc programs corresponding to the research departments listed. Admission is centralized but evaluates the relevance of the undergraduate degree to the specific department's field.