Dr. Solon Pissis

Associate Professor

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Biography

Solon Pissis is an Associate Professor in Bioinformatics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research interests encompass computer science, particularly focusing on algorithms and data structures, including strings, trees, pattern matching, indexing, and comparison. He is fascinated by finding regularities within data and applying these techniques in bioinformatics, data mining, data compression, and information retrieval. Pissis has a diverse educational background, holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science from King's College London, along with an M.Sc. in High-Performance Computing from the University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Athens. He also has a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice from King's College London. His academic contributions are significant, with a robust profile on platforms like Scopus and ORCID, reflecting his active engagement in collaborative research and continuous exploration within his field of expertise.

Research Interests

Courses

Algorithms Sequence Analysis

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.