Klaas Dijkstra

Klaas Dijkstra is a Professor of Applied Sciences in Computer Vision & Data Science at NHL Stenden Hogeschool, affiliated with the Academy Technology & Innovation. He holds a PhD from the University of Groningen and leads the Computer Vision & Data Science research group. His roles include co-developer of the master's and minor programs in Computer Vision & Data Science, and chairman of the Cluster Computer Vision Noord-Nederland, a network of over 30 companies. Since 2005, he has led applied research projects in sectors like plastics, agriculture, and microbiology. Notably, he invented a medical device patent and co-authored publications in AI and imaging domains. His work includes developing CentroidNet, a hybrid neural network for object localization and counting.

Research focuses on practical applications of computer vision, including medical imaging, agricultural monitoring, and hyperspectral analysis. His work integrates neural networks with real-world challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.

Publications highlight advancements in neural network architectures and their applications. Collaborations span industry partners through his role in CCVNN. No specific awards are cited, but his contributions to open-source projects like OpenCentroidNet demonstrate academic impact.