Dr. Rikkert Hindriks

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rikkert Hindriks is an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His academic focus includes computational analysis, modeling hemodynamic signals, and understanding the dynamics of electrophysiological signals such as local field potentials and EEG. Hindriks is particularly engaged in assessing statistical dependencies in high-dimensional time-series data and exploring the spatiotemporal dynamics in neural signal interactions. He has contributed to numerous research projects focusing on functional connectivity measures and higher-order interactions within brain signals using advanced statistical methods. Hindriks has published multiple articles in respected journals including Human Brain Mapping and NeuroImage, where his work revolves around the analysis of electrophysiological networks and the integration of various modeling techniques in neuroscience. He has a strong interest in leveraging multivariate statistics, information theory, and algebraic geometry to deepen the understanding of brain function and connectivity. His current research implements methods in the context of a doctoral network aimed at refining the theoretical frameworks surrounding the interactions of brain signals across different modalities.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-09-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Mathematics, focusing on computational analyses and statistical approaches in neuroscience.

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.