Introducing the 2024 Class of ABW Thesis Students!
On Tuesday, April 9th, we welcomed the incoming class of students at the REC Impact Center, who are embarking on their Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis journey focusing on ABW topics this semester! Following brief presentations from Prof. Dick den Hertog and ABW Managing Director Robert Monné, each student shared insights into their projects and the motivations behind their chosen topics.
We are thrilled to have such an inspiring group of young students wanting to contribute to ABW topics!
Alice Sebre
Bachelor’s Degree: Business Analytics
Supervisor: Prof. Dick den Hertog
Thesis Topic: Healthcare facility location optimization in Timor-Leste with different types of facilities offering different services
What is your motivation for the project?
“I am most excited about the opportunity to improve the welfare of others and make the world a better place. It inspires me to know that by being a part of the Analytics for a Better World team my ideas will be of value and that we will contribute to bridging the healthcare accessibility gap between the different parts of the world.”
Anna Łukawska
Master’s Degree: Data Science and Business Analytics
Supervisor: Dr. Claudia Orellana-Rodriguez
Thesis Topic: Augmented Canned Responses for the Red Cross
What is your motivation for the project?
“I’m thrilled to work on a project that combines my passion for data science and the possibility of supporting the Red Cross, which helps people in need who are affected by disasters or are less fortunate.”
Danee Knevel
Master’s Degree: Data Science and Business Analytics
Supervisor: Prof. Dick den Hertog
Thesis Topic: AI and Optimization for Better Donated Human Breast Milk
What is your motivation for the project?
“It feels good to work on a topic for my thesis that could make a real impact in the world!”
Jeremy Bleijie
Bachelor’s Degree: Business Analytics
Supervisor: Prof. Dick den Hertog
Thesis Topic: Maximizing the households that can reach a hospital in a certain amount of kilometers
What is your motivation for the project?
“I think that what can be done within my topic is unbounded. There is so much room for improvement, that it just excites me to think about it. If my research is good enough, it could potentially be implemented, and it could save people in Timor-Leste so much time.”
Merel Bonewit
Master’s Degree: Data Science and Business Analytics
Supervisor: Prof. Dick den Hertog
Thesis: Optimizing Stroke Care Accessibility Through Geographic and Demographic Analysis
What is your motivation for the project?
“It excites me to apply the analytics and data science skills of my study to make a real impact on humanitarian and societal challenges. Conducting my master’s thesis within the framework of Analytics for a Better World presents a remarkable opportunity to merge my analytical skills with a profound social impact.”
Nathan Bouaziz
Master’s Degree: Data Science and Business Analytics
Supervisor: Prof. Joaquim Gromicho
Thesis Topic: Multi-Stage Facility Location Optimization
What is your motivation for the project?
“I’m really excited about doing my master’s thesis at Analytics for a Better World because there’s so much we can explore in this field. I can’t wait to be part of a group that’s all about using analytics and optimization to solve real-world problems. It’s like having a huge playground of research options where we can make a difference in making the world a better place. It feels great to be part of something that’s all about making the world a better place!”
Nick Koelemeij
Master’s Degree: Data Science and Business Analytics
Supervisors: Prof. Dick den Hertog, Parvathy Krishnan, and Britt van Veggel
Thesis Topic: Optimizing Tomato Supply Chain in a selected state in India: A Data-Driven Approach to Reducing Food Loss, Mitigating Climate Impact, and Enhancing Food Security
What is your motivation for the project?
“My aim is to develop an optimization model that surpasses boundaries, benefiting regions worldwide. Leveraging this model, my aspiration is to mitigate climate impact, enhance efficiency, and reduce food loss in areas where it’s most needed.”
Preetika Nair
Bachelor’s Degree: Business Analytics
Supervisor: Prof. Dick den Hertog
Thesis Topic: Optimisation ofHealthcare Facility Locations in Timor Leste
What is your motivation for the project?
“I am most excited and hopeful to see if my optimization model will further improve the total number of households allocated to healthcare facilities and increase access to healthcare in Timor Leste. I was drawn to this thesis topic due to my growing interest and passion for the healthcare industry. I am motivated to use my analytical skills to connect medical care with technological solutions to enhance the quality of life.”
Šimon Rokůsek
Bachelor’s Degree: Business Analytics
Supervisor: Prof. Dick den Hertog
Thesis Topic: Healthcare facility location optimization in Timor-Leste with different types of facilities offering different services
What is your motivation for the project?
“I am most excited about the opportunity to improve the welfare of others and make the world a better place. It inspires me to know that by being a part of the Analytics for a Better World team my ideas will be of value and that we will contribute to bridging the healthcare accessibility gap between the different parts of the world.”
Teun van der Laan
Master’s Degree: Data Science and Business Analytics
Supervisors: Prof. Dick den Hertog and Parvathy Krishnan
Thesis Topic: The impact of future climate risks on health care infrastructure in Serbia
What is your motivation for the project?
“I hope to contribute to knowledge on coping with climate change and keep as much people healthy as possible!”
Zak Kalderon
Master’s Degree: Data Science and Business Analytics
Supervisor: Prof. Dick den Hertog
Thesis Topic: Supply strategies for platelets in hospitals
What is your motivation for the project?
“I envision my research contributing to more efficient healthcare logistics, enhancing patient care, and inspiring similar approaches in global health management. Learning about the unequal frequency of donations required from different blood types, such as O-negative donors needing to donate more often, inspired me to pursue this research.”
Zitong Jiang
Master’s Degree: Data Science and Business Analytics
Supervisor: Dr. Claudia Orellana-Rodriguez
Thesis Topic: Automatic generation of conversation summaries
What is your motivation for the project?
“What excites me most is the opportunity to develop a prototype for the Dutch Red Cross’ 510 programme, which focuses on data and digital solutions. It is especially motivating that this prototype has the potential to be implemented in the real world, directly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian assistance. I believe this project represent a perfect fusion of user design and data science, an area that deeply interests me.”
