Dr. Jan Bergen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jan Peter Bergen is an Assistant Professor at the University of Twente, where he focuses on the intersection of philosophy and technology. His work emphasizes the moral implications of technology, particularly how it shapes human subjectivity and relationships. He was a post-doctoral researcher involved in Professor Peter-Paul Verbeek's VICI project, which aimed to theorize technological mediation and promote responsible design practices in technology. Bergen completed his PhD at Delft University of Technology, where he investigated ethical questions surrounding risky technologies, with a particular focus on nuclear energy. He has an interdisciplinary educational background, holding both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Integrated Product Development from University College of Antwerp and an MSc in Industrial Ecology from Leiden University. His research interests include Computer Science, Design, Production Technology, Social Sciences, and Ecological Product Design.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Twente • Enschede, Netherlands

Engaged in teaching and research at the philosophy department, focusing on the intersection of philosophy and technology.

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
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
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Copy of diploma
  • Motivation letter
  • Resume (Europass format)
  • Course descriptions of relevant courses
  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.