Dr. Sandjai Bhulai

Professor

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Biography

Sandjai Bhulai is a full professor of Business Analytics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he specializes in the interface between mathematics, computer science, and operations management. He studied Mathematics and obtained his PhD focused on Markov decision processes for controlling complex, high-dimensional systems. Bhulai is a co-founder of the Amsterdam Center for Business Analytics (ACBA) and the postgraduate program in Business Analytics and Data Science, as well as the Prompt Business Analytics. His research interests are in decision making under uncertainty, optimization, data science, and business analytics. He is currently involved in projects that focus on HR analytics, predictive analytics, and dynamic pricing. His work emphasizes the use of analytics in various sectors including social media, dynamic ambulance management, and predictive policing. For his contributions to education, he received the Excellence Teaching Award from his faculty in the 2006/2007 academic year. Bhulai’s passion for research is mirrored in his teaching, aiming to help organizations utilize data science effectively in their strategic decision-making processes.

Research Interests

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
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

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