Dr. Matthijs Noordzij

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Biography

Matthijs Noordzij is a Full Professor of Health Psychology and the head of the Health Dynamics & Self Management Lab at the University of Twente. His research focuses on exploring the scientific foundations and design principles of integrating sensor technology, such as smartwatches, to measure physiological signals in order to provide coaching cues for mental healthcare self-management. As a principal investigator, he is involved in the NWO compassionate technology project, examining how health technology can align with core human values such as compassion, striving to create innovative solutions that enhance interactions with technology in healthcare settings. He has expertise in psychology, mental health, human communication, electrodermal activity, and behavior treatment research. His recent projects include the SENSE-IT program, which aims to improve emotional awareness in patients with severe borderline personality disorder, and various initiatives focused on real-time tele-monitoring of physiological processes in relation to addiction treatment. Matthijs has published numerous research articles and is a member of the scientific advisory board for Psylaris.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
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
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Copy of diploma
  • Motivation letter
  • Resume (Europass format)
  • Course descriptions of relevant courses
  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.