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Dirk Van den Poel is a Professor of Data Analytics/Big Data at Ghent University, Belgium, specializing in statistical computing, social media analytics, and predictive modeling. He has co-founded pioneering academic programs including the first predictive analytics master’s program globally, the Master of Science in Statistical Data Analysis, and the Master of Science in Business Engineering/Data Analytics.
- Teaches courses: Statistical Computing, Big Data, Social Media Analytics
- Research focus: Analytical CRM, ensemble classification methods, big data
- 110+ ISI-indexed publications in journals like IEEE Transactions on Power Systems and Decision Support Systems
His recent work explores topics such as rumor detection in social media, predictive maintenance using sensor data, and crisis response through service adaptation. He leverages machine learning and deep learning for applications in agriculture, healthcare, and energy sectors.
Current projects involve topic modeling (BERTopic), credit scoring with interpretable models, and spatiotemporal crime prediction using mobile phone data. Dirk’s methodology integrates stream processing frameworks, reinforcement learning, and ensemble techniques.
