Dr. Joris Vandenberghe

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joris Vandenberghe is an Associate Professor at KU Leuven in the Department of Neurosciences, focusing on public health psychiatry. His research primarily revolves around existential issues in psychiatric care, including patient wishes regarding end-of-life decisions, examining the ethical dimensions of physician-assisted suicide, and exploring values in care for individuals with severe persistent mental illness. He has led several significant projects, including investigations into the care models for individuals facing unbearable psychiatric suffering and their counseling needs. Vandenberghe has contributed to various publications in the field of psychiatric medicine, reflecting his expertise in adult psychiatry and clinical bioethics. His ongoing research also involves exploring the complexities of communication, skills development, and problem-solving within adult psychiatry. He serves as a senior academic staff member and is involved in curriculum development for psychiatry education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium

Teaching and research in adult psychiatry and public health.

Requirements for KU Leuven

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:94
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:166
Overall
Required:154
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's programme in Engineering Science with strong components in computer science and mathematics Bachelor's degree in Informatics or Computer Science with a strong component of mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.