Dr. Ruud Meulenbroek

Professor

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Biography

Emeritus professor Ruud Meulenbroek researched the neurocognitive basis of complex movements such as reaching, grasping, drawing, and handwriting. He developed simulation models for the planning, execution, and coordination of purposeful movements, with applications in robotics. Professor Meulenbroek coordinated research involving people performing tasks together, focusing on the underlying causes of repetitive strain injury (RSI). He served as the director of the School of Psychology and Artificial Intelligence at Radboud University from 2013 to 2020. He was the director of the Cognitive Neuroscience research master program at the Donders Graduate School, Radboud University from 2006 to 2013 and again from 2023 to 2024. His research themes included Social Educational Neuroscience (SENSe) and Artificial Intelligence in action intentions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Emeritus professor focused on neurocognitive research.

Director

— Present

Donders Centre for Cognition • Nijmegen

Oversaw research and education in the field of cognitive neuroscience.

Director

— Present

Cognitive Neuroscience Research Master Programme • Nijmegen

Managed the master's program focusing on cognitive neuroscience.

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).