Victor de Boer

Dr. Victor de Boer is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He holds positions in the Business Web and Media department, Network Institute, and Intelligent Information Systems group. His research focuses on Linked Data, Semantic Web technologies, and their applications in Digital Humanities and Cultural Heritage. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary projects like the In/Tangible European Heritage initiative and CLARIAH PLUS, addressing challenges in data integration and knowledge discovery.

De Boer teaches courses such as 'Digital Humanities and Social Analytics in Practice' and 'Knowledge and Data'. His academic career includes leading 8 research projects, including VolkswagenStiftung Mixed Methods and IoT-focused initiatives. He has supervised 4 PhD theses and received awards like the Best Paper Award at MTSR2017. His work bridges technical innovations with humanities, exemplified by projects like the InTaVia Knowledge Graph and 'Multivocal Exhibition' exploring cultural perspectives through user-curated content.

Key research areas include knowledge graph construction, entity alignment, and hybrid intelligence systems. Notable collaborations involve semantic web conferences and interdisciplinary efforts in heritage preservation. Ancillary roles include advisory positions at Stichting WO2Net since 2025.