Dr. Magnus Bender

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Magnus Bender is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at Aarhus University. He specializes in Computer Science, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications in the humanities and law. His research interests encompass Machine Learning, particularly Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Large Language Models (LLMs). Bender's work involves fundamental AI research as well as applications in intelligent agent systems, contributing substantially to interdisciplinary collaborations. He has a background in programming and logic within intelligent systems, having previously worked as a Research Associate and Assistant in various academic institutions. Bender's educational qualifications include a Doctorate in Computer Science from the University of Lübeck, where he also completed his Master's and Bachelor's degrees. His research addresses critical challenges in AI and employs text mining, data science, and machine learning techniques to enhance text understanding and provide contextual representations. He actively participates in academic events and has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-04-01 — 2025-07-31

Aarhus University • Aarhus, Denmark

Responsible for teaching and conducting research in the field of computer science, focusing on AI and its applications.

Research Associate

2024-04-01 — 2025-04-30

Institute of Humanities-Centered Artificial Intelligence, University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Conducted research on interdisciplinary applications of AI.

Research Assistant

2021-03-01 — 2024-03-31

Institute of Information Systems, University of Lübeck • Lübeck, Germany

Assisted in research projects related to intelligent systems.

Awards

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Paper Award

2024-02-07
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Young Research Paper Award

2025-09-01

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.