Dr. Stefaan Poedts

Professor

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Biography

Stefaan Poedts is a full professor at KU Leuven, specializing in plasma astrophysics. He is involved in multiple research projects aimed at understanding solar dynamics and magnetic fields, with a focus on modeling solar wind and coronal mass ejections (CMEs). His contributions to the field include innovative approaches to kinetic modeling and explainable data-driven techniques in plasma physics. Poedts has published extensively in prominent journals, including Astronomy & Astrophysics and the Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate, with several works co-authored by other notable researchers. His current projects explore the time-dependent behavior of solar phenomena and aim to advance the understanding of solar radio emissions and plasma energy development. As a senior academic staff member, he also plays an active role in departmental governance and curriculum committees.

Research Interests

Requirements for KU Leuven

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:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:94
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:166
Overall
Required:154
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's programme in Engineering Science with strong components in computer science and mathematics Bachelor's degree in Informatics or Computer Science with a strong component of mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.