Dr. Jakub Dotlacil

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jakub Dotlacil is an associate professor at Utrecht University, where he is a part of the Computational Linguistics group. His research focuses on understanding communication, particularly how complex thoughts can be conveyed within the limits of language and cognitive domains such as memory and attention. To investigate these themes, Jakub employs experimental methods to uncover the fast and immediate unconscious reactions that individuals experience when reading stories, including the measurement of eye movements and reading fixations. He also utilizes computational formal models to explore language cognition. Jakub teaches courses in the Bachelor's and Master's programs related to artificial intelligence and linguistics. His work contributes to ongoing research projects that aim to unravel the nuances of human communication and its failures.

Research Interests

Requirements for Utrecht University

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology