Dr. Menno Jan Kraak

Professor

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Biography

M.J. Kraak is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Twente specializing in the fields of Computer Science, User Visualization, and Visual Analytics. His expertise includes the development of algorithms and dashboards for spatiotemporal data visualization, significantly contributing to the field of research on scientific data representation. Kraak's work primarily focuses on enhancing user interaction and understanding through effective visualization techniques. He has been involved in various projects and research especially in relation to the application of visualization in organizational contexts, emphasizing the role of visual tools in data interpretation. Kraak has a rich background in teaching and has also been active in mentoring students in spatial data visualization and related areas.

Research Interests

Courses

SIS Spatial Data Visualization Placement Course for Exchange ITC

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
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  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

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