AI-lab at Utrecht University
Collaborative Methods in AI and Data Science
As the director of the Lab on AI-Aided Knowledge Discovery, he coordinates the open-source ASReview software and runs several grants (VICI, NWA-ORCs, NWO, ZonMw).
AI-lab at Utrecht University
Prof. Dr. Rens van de Schoot is a part-time Full Professor of Collaborative Methods in AI and Data Science at Utrecht University. As Director of the AI-Lab on AI-Aided Knowledge Discovery, he focuses on fundamental AI issues, including optimizing language models through domain-specific hyperparameter tuning, comparing AI-induced bias with human bias, and optimizing high-stakes workflows for systematic reviews. He also coordinates the open-source ASReview project, which is maintained via a VICI grant, two NWA-ORC grants, the Surf Research Cloud, and a global community of volunteers.
FwdFaster AI Group
Trustworthy AI solutions for Knowledge Discovery
As Co-founder of and Partner at the Science Venture, he empowers experts in organizations, industries, and EU consortia (IHIs, Horizons) with capable, effective, and trustworthy AI-driven solutions.
FwdFaster AI Group
Rens van de Schoot is Co-Founder and Partner at the FwdFaster AI Group, a Science Venture established in partnership with Utrecht University to bridge the gap between science and practice. They empower experts by helping organizations, such as the WHO and industry partners like Philips, to internally validate and fine-tune AI pipelines so they are capable, effective, and trustworthy. FwdFaster also serves as a hub for managing large-scale EU research consortia (IHIs and Horizons), including the Hospital@Home and GENeCITY projects.
AI-lab at Utrecht University
Collaborative Methods in AI and Data Science
As the director of the Lab on AI-Aided Knowledge Discovery, he coordinates the open-source ASReview software and runs several grants (VICI, NWA-ORCs, NWO, ZonMw).
AI-lab at Utrecht University
Prof. Dr. Rens van de Schoot is a part-time Full Professor of Collaborative Methods in AI and Data Science at Utrecht University and Director of the AI-Lab on AI-Aided Knowledge Discovery. His work focuses on core AI challenges such as optimizing language models, studying AI and human bias, and improving high-stakes systematic review workflows. He also leads the open-source ASReview project, supported by major grants and a global volunteer community.
FwdFaster AI Group
Trustworthy AI solutions for Knowledge Discovery
As Co-founder of and Partner at the Science Venture, he empowers experts in organizations, industries, and EU consortia (IHIs, Horizons) with capable, effective, and trustworthy AI-driven solutions.
FwdFaster AI Group
Rens van de Schoot is Co-Founder and Partner at the FwdFaster AI Group, a Science Venture established in partnership with Utrecht University to bridge the gap between science and practice. They empower experts by helping organizations, such as the WHO and industry partners like Philips, to internally validate and fine-tune AI pipelines so they are capable, effective, and trustworthy. FwdFaster also serves as a hub for managing large-scale EU research consortia (IHIs and Horizons), including the Hospital@Home and GENeCITY projects.
From working night shifts as an X-ray technician to becoming a Full Professor in just ten years, Rens van de Schoot has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between fundamental science and real-world practice. Championing a “we-science” approach, he is on a mission to redefine the relationship between experts and machines. His vision is to transform AI from a black box into a trustworthy “Super Assistant” that empowers experts to reclaim their unique human value and push for the next major breakthrough. Curious how he became a full professor and started an AI-group?
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