Dr. Sophie Hendrikse

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Biography

Sophie Hendrikse is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Methodology at Tilburg University. She focuses on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and the Social Sciences, leveraging cross-disciplinary knowledge to develop computational models of mental and social behavior. Her work aims to apply these models to Social AI systems, including virtual coaches and chatbots. In addition to this applied work, she is also involved in psychological theory building, investigating multiple phenomena such as social bonding, empathy, emotion regulation, and depression through formalized models. Sophie's research heavily utilizes adaptive network models, agent-based models, and dynamical systems models alongside machine learning tools to facilitate extensive simulations of formalized models. Her efforts are geared towards building robust theoretical frameworks that can improve understanding and intervention in psychological and social processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-09-01 — Present

Tilburg University • Tilburg, Netherlands

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Methodology.

Courses

Foundation Data Challenge Data Acquisition Methods

Requirements for Tilburg University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in Law or relevant field Proficiency in English
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID card
  • Official Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's Diploma (or graduation statement)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • English proficiency test results
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for LLM programs in Law and Technology, International Law, and Public Law.