Dr. Judith Masthoff

Professor

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Biography

Judith Masthoff is a Professor at Utrecht University specializing in Intelligent User Interfaces and Personalization. She leads the Personalization Group, focusing on adaptation research that significantly impacts group dynamics and learning environments. Her work includes digital behavior interventions, particularly in health and sustainable transportation contexts. Judith's research investigates how technology can motivate and persuade individuals to change behaviors, such as adopting healthier lifestyles and using sustainable transport solutions. She collaborates on projects addressing the adaptation of educational techniques to enhance emotional support and engagement in learners, as well as adapting social interactions for elderly patients dealing with chronic illnesses. Judith is also involved in modeling user trust within behavior change projects and has made contributions to the fields of Recommender Systems and Evaluation of Adaptive Systems. She has organized numerous workshops and conferences, including those focused on interactive television and computational linguistics. With a diverse research portfolio, Judith aims to leverage technology for better user experiences in various domains, particularly in personalized learning and health management.

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