Dr. Wouter Koolen

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Biography

Wouter Koolen is a Full Professor at the University of Twente, specializing in various aspects of machine learning theory, game theory, and information theory. His research interests include pure exploration in multi-armed bandit models, game tree search, and the development of statistically accelerated learning methods in individual-sequence settings. Koolen also explores hypothesis testing methodologies utilizing martingales, online learning frameworks, and regret minimization strategies. His work contributes significantly to understanding the dynamics of learning from data, especially in sequential decision-making contexts.

Research Interests

Courses

Courses in current academic year Courses academic year 2024/2025

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
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:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
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Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.