معرفی
Erik Mannens is a Professor at Ghent University and Research Valorisation Director at imec, specializing in Semantic Technologies and Artificial Intelligence since 2005. He leads the Data Science team at IDLab, managing over 50 researchers focused on advancing semantic data science and its applications.
- Education: PhD in Computer Science Engineering (2011), Master’s in Computer Science (1995), and Master’s in Electro-Mechanical Engineering (1992)
The team explores the fusion of semantics and AI, aiming to: (1) analyze the Web’s societal impact, (2) study Web-enabled lifestyle changes, and (3) develop future Web innovations. Their work emphasizes Open Source, Open Access, and Open Knowledge principles.
His research spans Semantic Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, and Linked Data applications, with notable publications on RDF mappings, IoT platforms, and distributed data querying. Key projects include MapVOWL, RMLEditor, and the MASSIF platform.
Current affiliations include Ghent University’s IDLab, where he contributes to cutting-edge research in data science and semantic technologies.
