Great honour
Lampros Stergioulas is a Data Science lecturer at The Hague. The professorship is part of the Health Innovation knowledge centre, which uses social and technological innovations to promote the health of citizens. Stergioulas’ ambition? Establish a world-class research and education program to develop human- and practice-oriented AI and Data Science. In addition to the Unesco network, The Hague brings together local and international strategic partners from its own knowledge network, industry and government. Stergioulas is honored: “I look forward to exploring and developing innovative AI and Data Technology as a chair holder. Together with partners, colleagues and students, I will work on solutions with impact for major issues that concern us all.”
AI and Data Science in practice
With AI and Data Science you can discover patterns in huge amounts of diverse data. This allows you to make models and make predictions that contribute to solving social issues. Stergioulas: “A concrete example of this is the research we conducted with partners abroad into vaccinations. An app was used to collect a variety of data about reasons why people did not get vaccinated and how they had received information about vaccinations. The findings were taken into account when drawing up a public campaign.”
A good ‘AI society’
AI and Data Science will ensure a lot of progress in all facets of our society. This also entails an important ethical aspect. Stergioulas: “Society as a whole should be able to benefit from this progress. Emerging AI technologies should benefit our societies and humanity as a whole. We therefore participate in the international development of ethical frameworks for AI. Creating a good ‘AI society’ together, that is the goal. That is also a UNESCO priority.”
Sustainable Development Goals
On June 2018, during the ‘SDG in Motion’ conference, The Hague University of Applied Sciences signed a letter of intent along with seven other universities to use the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDGs) in their curricula. This commitment extends as well to our research efforts. Shown below is the projects of the UNESCO chair and how they relate to the SDGs.
SDG3- Good Health
Mobile health apps
This study addresses the burgeoning global shortage of healthcare workers and the consequential overburdening of medical professionals, a challenge that is anticipated to intensify by 2030 . It explores the adoption and perceptions of AI-powered mobile medical applications (MMAs) by physicians in the Netherlands, investigating whether doctors discuss or recommend…
ECOTIP: Ecosyndemic data
Understanding Ecosyndemics Ecosyndemics refer to the negative interactions of diseases that arise due to unfavorable living environments. The ECOTIP project focuses on understanding these interactions and identifying the critical points – or “tipping points” – where a population’s ability to handle such environments weakens, leading to these adverse disease interactions.…
Risk signaling
The aim of this research program is to contribute to prevention by better identifying suspicious abnormalities by paramedics. Subsequently, upon identification, to advise more effectively to ask for medical care. Embedding enhanced risk signaling and secondary prevention in skin therapeutic care Cancer is one of the diseases that cause…
Infant Blink Detection
Distributed machine learning is becoming a popular model-training method due to privacy, computational scalability, and bandwidth capacities. In this work, we explore scalable distributed-training versions of two algorithms commonly used in object detection. A novel distributed training algorithm using Mean Weight Matrix Aggregation (MWMA) is proposed for Linear Support Vector…
Digital Health Challenges
Background: Digital health is well-positioned in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) to revolutionize health care due, in part, to increasing mobile phone access and internet connectivity. This paper evaluates the underlying factors that can potentially facilitate or hinder the progress of digital health in Pakistan. Objective: The objective of this…
Virtual Jelle
Project partners: Virtuele Jelle (start-up), Pieter van Foreest (PvF), Medical Delta, IMEC (Innovatrix), Innovation Quarter and THUAS. R&D by: Virtuele Jelle, Hani Al-Ers (THUAS) Challenge: to improve quality of life of people with dementia and to relieve family care givers by virtual (machine-controlled) telephone conversations with real voices of family…
Start(V)aardig
Applying data science for Health Innovation Recently, the Data Science team got involved in Pim Koolwijk’s Project ‘Start(V)aardig’. The aim of this project is to develop a toolbox for professionals supporting them to improve the motor competence of young children. The project provides a rich source of structured and repeatedly…
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
A Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) is a serious complication of diabetes and can lead to a lower limb amputation if not treated properly and in an early stage . A DFU is often caused by poor blood circulation and neuropathy and therefore also heals poorly. For these long-term non-healing wounds,…
Palsy diagnosis
Peripheral palsy and central palsy are two forms of facial paralysis. Both conditions have similar characteristics, but they can have very different acuteness. Bell’s Palsy is one form of peripheral nerve disease, from which patients often heal and which is not likely to be fatal . A central facial palsy,…
Socioeconomic Status
Introduction: Dive into our in-depth research project that investigates the profound relationship between socioeconomic status and health outcomes in Zoetermeer. As a pioneering research group, we’re at the forefront of unveiling insights that can shape a healthier future for our community. Project Overview: Our mission was clear: “How does socioeconomic…
IT 4 Seniors
Digital skills are indispensable nowadays, even for seniors. Whether arranging online banking, passing on a move or refilling a prescription, the use of digital systems is indispensable in our society. During the lockdowns, online services became even more important. For senior citizens, the lack of computer skills led to problems…
Smart Teddy
The Smart Teddy is a therapeutic companion with a very basic functionality. It can bark and move its tail if someone interacts with it. It is soft and cuddly to invite people to grab and hug it. Seniors can keep the Smart Teddy as a long term companion. Like a…
SDG7- Clean Energy
Local energy systems
Embracing a Sustainable Energy Future The transition to sustainable energy is all about creating energy systems that are green, reliable, and efficient. Local Energy Systems (LESs) are at the forefront of this transformation. What Are Local Energy Systems? LESs harness decentralized renewable resources. They offer: Reliability: Consistent energy supply even…
Solar energy prediction
In efforts to transition away from the use of fossil fuels and their associated environmental prob- lems, a number of strategies have been deployed worldwide in recent decades. Use of renewable energy sources is one such strategy, an effort in which systems that use solar power to gener- ate electricity…
SDG9- Industry Innovation
Airport load modelling
Project Overview In today’s ever-evolving aviation industry, where capacity planning and operational efficiency are paramount, the ability to predict passenger flight load with precision is crucial. At The Hague University’s Data Science research group, we’ve delved deep into this challenge, reviewing historical methodologies and crafting an innovative algorithm using XGBoost,…
AI message parsing
Since the industrial revolution European nations had created or were forced to share resources and infrastructures that transcended national boundaries. This resulted in the creation of common rules for maintenance and use to counter risks and challenges . This fact also comes with international dependence and difficulties regarding infrastructures. One…
SDG11- Sustainable Cities
ECOTIP: Ecosyndemic data
Understanding Ecosyndemics Ecosyndemics refer to the negative interactions of diseases that arise due to unfavorable living environments. The ECOTIP project focuses on understanding these interactions and identifying the critical points – or “tipping points” – where a population’s ability to handle such environments weakens, leading to these adverse disease interactions.…
Safe drinking water
Ensuring Safe Drinking Water: A Collaborative Endeavor In today’s rapidly changing climate, ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water is more critical than ever. With the increasing impact of climate change, the soil surrounding our water pipelines is warming up, raising concerns about the temperature of the water we…
City Scrapper
The project aims to use widely available user satisfaction data to construct a decision making tool for municipalities. Managing cities is a complex task for municipalities. Both creating policies and evaluating them requires careful planning and significant resources. However, citizen already provide publicly that information on a variety of user…
Firefighter forecasting
Recent increase in wild fires in France, and around the world, are an unfortunate example of the current challenges firefighters face nowadays. Data science can provide a solution for such challenges. Through various visualizations, we can empower our public services to react faster and more efficiently to extreme situations. The…
Local energy systems
Embracing a Sustainable Energy Future The transition to sustainable energy is all about creating energy systems that are green, reliable, and efficient. Local Energy Systems (LESs) are at the forefront of this transformation. What Are Local Energy Systems? LESs harness decentralized renewable resources. They offer: Reliability: Consistent energy supply even…
Solar energy prediction
In efforts to transition away from the use of fossil fuels and their associated environmental prob- lems, a number of strategies have been deployed worldwide in recent decades. Use of renewable energy sources is one such strategy, an effort in which systems that use solar power to gener- ate electricity…
AI message parsing
Since the industrial revolution European nations had created or were forced to share resources and infrastructures that transcended national boundaries. This resulted in the creation of common rules for maintenance and use to counter risks and challenges . This fact also comes with international dependence and difficulties regarding infrastructures. One…
SDG15- Life on Land
Safe drinking water
Ensuring Safe Drinking Water: A Collaborative Endeavor In today’s rapidly changing climate, ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water is more critical than ever. With the increasing impact of climate change, the soil surrounding our water pipelines is warming up, raising concerns about the temperature of the water we…
Firefighter forecasting
Recent increase in wild fires in France, and around the world, are an unfortunate example of the current challenges firefighters face nowadays. Data science can provide a solution for such challenges. Through various visualizations, we can empower our public services to react faster and more efficiently to extreme situations. The…
SDG4- Quality Education
SELAR workflow
Overview: In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the way we teach and learn. However, many educators struggle to keep pace with these advancements due to a lack of training and resources. To bridge this gap, a team of researchers from The Hague…
Policy AI in Education
The advent of artificial intelligence has resulted in a transformative era, causing major changes in many aspects of human life. This evolutionary wave extends its influence to the realm of higher education, potentially reshaping the landscape of academic training and learning methodologies. From past instances of the advent of digital…
A.L.E.R.S. Learning Environment
What is A.L.E.R.S.? The Adaptive Learning Environment Research System (A.L.E.R.S.) is a transformative educational platform, innovatively designed to reshape learning through personalization and adaptability. It stands at the forefront of integrating technology with individualized learning strategies. How Does A.L.E.R.S. Work? A.L.E.R.S. begins its journey with each student through a unique…
GPT for grading exams
Revolutionizing Education with AI: A Glimpse into the Future of Grading Have you ever wondered if technology could grade exams as efficiently as human educators? The Data Innovation Hub of The Hague University of Applied Sciences is at the forefront of answering this intriguing question! A groundbreaking study conducted by…
GPT Powered Classroom
The advent of Language Model AI, particularly the ChatGPT, has revolutionized the way we interact with technology, taking the world by storm. This cutting-edge AI model, developed by OpenAI, has demonstrated an unprecedented ability to understand and generate human-like text, making it an accessible and flexible tool for a wide…
AR for deaf students
Hearing loss is a global problem that many people deal with and the percentage of people with a hearing impairment will only keep growing. It is projected that we will reach a global population of 8 billion people in 2022 . Of these 8 billion people it is estimated that…
Professional Practice
The collaboration between industry and education is an important part of innovation. Education needs to stay relevant to developments in the industry, while the industry needs the knowledge and insight from the education sector to overcome real-world obstacles and prevent future difficulties (Ankrah and AL-Tabbaa, 2015; Rynes et al., 2001).…
Education Analytics
In the world of higher education, it is important to know what helps students succeed. On this page, we have shared two related research projects from The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Both focus on understanding success in the International Business bachelor’s program. These projects were led by a team…
SDG8- Economic Growth
Airport load modelling
Project Overview In today’s ever-evolving aviation industry, where capacity planning and operational efficiency are paramount, the ability to predict passenger flight load with precision is crucial. At The Hague University’s Data Science research group, we’ve delved deep into this challenge, reviewing historical methodologies and crafting an innovative algorithm using XGBoost,…
AI message parsing
Since the industrial revolution European nations had created or were forced to share resources and infrastructures that transcended national boundaries. This resulted in the creation of common rules for maintenance and use to counter risks and challenges . This fact also comes with international dependence and difficulties regarding infrastructures. One…
SDG10- Reduced Inequalities
A.L.E.R.S. Learning Environment
What is A.L.E.R.S.? The Adaptive Learning Environment Research System (A.L.E.R.S.) is a transformative educational platform, innovatively designed to reshape learning through personalization and adaptability. It stands at the forefront of integrating technology with individualized learning strategies. How Does A.L.E.R.S. Work? A.L.E.R.S. begins its journey with each student through a unique…
GPT for grading exams
Revolutionizing Education with AI: A Glimpse into the Future of Grading Have you ever wondered if technology could grade exams as efficiently as human educators? The Data Innovation Hub of The Hague University of Applied Sciences is at the forefront of answering this intriguing question! A groundbreaking study conducted by…
AR for deaf students
Hearing loss is a global problem that many people deal with and the percentage of people with a hearing impairment will only keep growing. It is projected that we will reach a global population of 8 billion people in 2022 . Of these 8 billion people it is estimated that…
Socioeconomic Status
Introduction: Dive into our in-depth research project that investigates the profound relationship between socioeconomic status and health outcomes in Zoetermeer. As a pioneering research group, we’re at the forefront of unveiling insights that can shape a healthier future for our community. Project Overview: Our mission was clear: “How does socioeconomic…
IT 4 Seniors
Digital skills are indispensable nowadays, even for seniors. Whether arranging online banking, passing on a move or refilling a prescription, the use of digital systems is indispensable in our society. During the lockdowns, online services became even more important. For senior citizens, the lack of computer skills led to problems…
Smart Teddy
The Smart Teddy is a therapeutic companion with a very basic functionality. It can bark and move its tail if someone interacts with it. It is soft and cuddly to invite people to grab and hug it. Seniors can keep the Smart Teddy as a long term companion. Like a…
SDG13- Climate Action
Safe drinking water
Ensuring Safe Drinking Water: A Collaborative Endeavor In today’s rapidly changing climate, ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water is more critical than ever. With the increasing impact of climate change, the soil surrounding our water pipelines is warming up, raising concerns about the temperature of the water we…
Local energy systems
Embracing a Sustainable Energy Future The transition to sustainable energy is all about creating energy systems that are green, reliable, and efficient. Local Energy Systems (LESs) are at the forefront of this transformation. What Are Local Energy Systems? LESs harness decentralized renewable resources. They offer: Reliability: Consistent energy supply even…
Solar energy prediction
In efforts to transition away from the use of fossil fuels and their associated environmental prob- lems, a number of strategies have been deployed worldwide in recent decades. Use of renewable energy sources is one such strategy, an effort in which systems that use solar power to gener- ate electricity…
SDG16- Peace and Justice
Policy AI in Education
The advent of artificial intelligence has resulted in a transformative era, causing major changes in many aspects of human life. This evolutionary wave extends its influence to the realm of higher education, potentially reshaping the landscape of academic training and learning methodologies. From past instances of the advent of digital…
DS Regulations & Ethics
Nowadays, Artificial Intelligence is an efficient tool to deal with complex situations but it also raises new issues regarding responsibility and acceptance by society as there are areas around the implications of machine intelligence in terms of ethics and law. With the recent boom in big data and analytics and…