Dr. Jack Van Wijk

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Biography

Jack van Wijk is a full professor of visualization at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His current research interests include information visualization and visual analytics. He has previously worked on flow visualization and mathematical visualization, focusing on the challenges of enabling people to explore and understand large amounts of abstract data through integration of statistical methods, machine learning, and data mining techniques. He aims to develop generic methods to visually explain results from automated methods, particularly decision trees used to judge vessel behavior. Van Wijk has developed new techniques, including treemaps, and has explored large image collections, event data, vessel traffic, and medicine prescriptions. His work spans various aspects of visualization: representation, interaction, evaluation, and methodology, for a wide array of data types. He has (co-)authored over 150 papers in the fields of visualization and computer graphics and has served as co-chair for multiple prestigious conferences, further contributing to the advancement of visualization practices in academia and industry.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

1998-01-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Full professor specializing in visualization.

Requirements for Eindhoven University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:65
Reading
Required:65
Writing
Required:65
Speaking
Required:65
Overall
Required:70
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline Specific subject knowledge related to the chosen program (e.g., Calculus, Linear Algebra) Maximum 15 ECTS deficiency for international applicants
Application Checklist
  • Certified copy of Bachelor's degree and transcript
  • Authenticated English/Dutch translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Two letters of reference
  • Summary of Bachelor thesis/dissertation
  • Concise course descriptions of relevant subjects
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of payment of application fee (EUR 100)
Specialization Notes

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