Dr. Roald Maes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Roald Maes is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University, affiliated with the Donders Centre for Cognition and the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour. His research focuses on studying cognitive abilities in both healthy and clinical populations, emphasizing the potential for modification of cognitive functions. His studies often involve individuals with autism spectrum disorder, burnout, psychopathy, addiction, developmental language disorder, and mild cognitive impairment. Maes specifically examines cognitive domains such as associative learning and memory, as well as executive functioning. His work aims to integrate behavioral, physiological, and neuroimaging measures to better understand the behavioral and physiological changes that arise from environmental contingencies and challenges. This research aligns with Theme 3 (Development and Lifelong Plasticity) at the Donders Institute and contributes to the development of new treatments for patient populations. His research projects span various themes, including the scaffolding of learning and treatments for communicative deficits in children.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Assistant professor in multiple capacities including Donders Centre Cognition and Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition Behaviour.

Requirements for Radboud University

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:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).