Dr. Matthijs Spaan

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Biography

Matthijs Spaan is a Professor of Reliable AI Algorithms at Delft University of Technology, where he co-directs the Sequential Decision Making group within the Department of Intelligent Systems. His research primarily focuses on developing reinforcement learning algorithms that ensure safe and robust decision-making, thereby contributing to the reliability of artificial intelligence systems. Before his appointment at TU Delft, Matthijs served as a Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Systems and Robotics in Lisbon, Portugal. He earned his PhD degree in Computer Science in 2006 and his MSc degree in Artificial Intelligence in 2002, both from the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Matthijs has actively contributed to the academic community through various professional roles, including program chair and area chair for major conferences such as AAAI and IJCAI, and has co-organized workshops and tutorials focused on automated planning and intelligent agents. He has published extensively in his field and serves as an editor for AI Magazine and an associate editor for the Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research.

Research Interests

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

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