Dr. Maëlic Neau

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maëlic Neau is a Postdoctoral researcher with a focus on Machine Learning and Robotics. He has an extensive academic background, having received a dual PhD from Flinders University in Australia and ENIB school in France. Maëlic's current research within the WASP Postdoc program is in the Spatial Reasoning lab under the supervision of Zoe Falomir. His research interests include Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Knowledge Representation, and applied Social Robotics. He aims to represent high-level, abstract content in images and videos, capturing human activities and goals. Maëlic is also noted for his leadership in robotics, having been a world champion in the international competition RoboCup@Home for the RoboBreizh team in 2022 and 2023.

Research Interests

Machine Learning Robotics Computer Vision Natural Language Processing Knowledge Representation Social Robotics

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2025-01-01 — Present

WASP Spatial Reasoning Lab • Umeå University, Umeå

Conducting research in robotics with a focus on spatial reasoning and human-robot interaction.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.