Dr. Rianne De Heide

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rianne de Heide is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente in the Department of Applied Mathematics. Her research interests primarily lie in the areas of machine learning and statistics, focusing on hypothesis testing, Bayesian learning, and best-arm identification problems. Currently, she is involved in the VENI project titled 'E-values Multiple Testing', where she aims to establish a solid mathematical foundation for various statistical topics while making the theory accessible to mathematical audiences. She also explores the philosophical foundations of Bayesianism and is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the academic workplace, ensuring that everyone feels valued. Outside of her academic pursuits, she enjoys running, cycling, swimming, hiking, and training dogs, while also balancing her responsibilities as a parent. Rianne values the flexibility afforded to her at the University of Twente, allowing her to work partly remotely and collaborate with other institutions such as LUXs Data Science in Leiden and CWI VU Mathematics in Amsterdam.

Research Interests

Courses

Bachelor's Assignment Medical Statistics Statistics Linear Algebra Probability Theory Statistical Learning

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.