Dr. Matthias Rauterberg

Professor

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Biography

Matthias Rauterberg is a Full Professor, specializing in the design of interactive systems. He co-founded the Industrial Design department and the Data Science Center at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His interests lie in designing interactive systems that address cultural and subconscious layers of user experience. He possesses a robust background in philosophy, psychology, and computer science, and emphasizes rigorous empirical validation of design claims. His recent research areas include entertainment computing, cognitive systems, human-computer interaction, and design science. Rauterberg is a prolific author with over 450 publications in international journals, conferences, and books, and serves on the editorial boards of leading journals. As co-editor-in-chief of the journal 'Entertainment Computing' published by Elsevier, he contributes significantly to the field. He is a member of both national and international review boards, including the national science foundations and the European Research Council. Over his academic career, he has supervised more than 20 PhD students, with 20% achieving distinction. His main research objective focuses on high-risk questions leading to groundbreaking research results.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

1998-01-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Joined as a senior researcher and became a Full Professor.

Requirements for Eindhoven University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
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
PTE
Listening
Required:65
Reading
Required:65
Writing
Required:65
Speaking
Required:65
Overall
Required:70
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline Specific subject knowledge related to the chosen program (e.g., Calculus, Linear Algebra) Maximum 15 ECTS deficiency for international applicants
Application Checklist
  • Certified copy of Bachelor's degree and transcript
  • Authenticated English/Dutch translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Two letters of reference
  • Summary of Bachelor thesis/dissertation
  • Concise course descriptions of relevant subjects
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of payment of application fee (EUR 100)
Specialization Notes

Specific departments like Industrial Design require a portfolio. Programs like Data Science and AI require a GRE-General test for certain international backgrounds.