Welcome to BISS! We're a hub for bright minds diving into the fascinating world of data. At BISS, we're not just about teaching and researching data science; we're on a mission to make a real impact on society. By harnessing the power of AI and data science, we aim to tackle important challenges and create positive change. Join us in shaping a smarter, data-driven future at BISS!
Our work
Inspiration sessions Data science
3 inspiration sessions where participants will get insights and tools to increase the impact of data in their work.
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RECAP | Saying goodbye to 2025! A lot can happen in a year, and it definitely did. We welcomed new team members, kicked off a few new projects, and kept working hard on the ones we’d already started. This video is a quick look at the highlights, the people behind them, and a few moments worth remembering. As we head into 2026, we’re excited to keep building together and we wish everyone a year full of inspiration, collaboration, and impact. Happy Holidays!
NewsBeNeDrone: Cross-border innovation in medical drone deployment
Drones in healthcare may seem like science fiction, but worldwide extensive experimentation is already taking place with the transport of medicines, blood, and even organs.
In progressProjectPrevent factory shutdowns
How can we ensure an operator responds effectively to alarms and takes appropriate actions?
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MEET THE TEAM | Aleksandra Draper - Junior Project Leader/Office Manager As we are getting close to the end of 2025, it’s time for the last episode of our “Meet the Team” series this year. And to close things off before the holiday break, it makes sense to spotlight the person who’s usually on the other side of these posts: Aleksandra Draper, who’s been writing most of these introductions. Let’s get to the essentials - Aleksandra’s favourite vlaai? Gooseberry meringue. No debate, no hesitation. A choice as specific as it is firm. When it comes to fictional characters, Aleksandra is torn between two icons: Chandler Bing, her first series crush, and Dwight Schrute, whose eccentricity sh
NewsFlying Forward: Drones that fly on their own
How can drones follow the laws and rules that apply in a region, country and continent?
FinishedProjectTransforming sound into something meaningful
Intermediate acoustic-to-semantic representations link behavioral and neural responses to sounds.
PublicationScientific publicationTraining Data Interpretation, Ethics & Security
In 2 days, data science will be explained in an interdisciplinary manner using a case from the organization.
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WELCOME | Prof. Dr. Peter de Kock - Principal Investigator We’re thrilled to welcome Peter de Kock to BISS! He brings a unique mix of energy, curiosity, and creative spark that fits perfectly with our mission. Peter’s background is anything but ordinary. He traveled the world as a filmmaker covering wars and international conflicts, earned a master’s in Criminal Investigation, and led covert departments within the National Police. After completing his PhD in AI in Crime and Safety, he became Professor of Practice at Tilburg University, alongside founding several AI companies, writing scenarios, and speaking on global stages. Now he is joining our team as Principal Investigator. We alread
NewsAI to prevent poverty and debt
1 in 14 children in the Netherlands grow up in poverty. This is unacceptable, so we are doing something about it!
In progressProjectFAIR4AI: making AI models practically usable
In the suite of FAIR4AI projects, we are improving the practical usability of AI models by implementing the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles.
In progressProjectDigiMach: Smart, Sustainable, and Connected Manufacturing
Helping SMEs in our Euro-region accelerate their digital transformation
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- 38 Projects
- 35 Partners
- 35 Presentations
- Thousands of Vlaaien
Current partners
Working together on accessibility
Collaboration with BISS helped us take a fresh look at a complex process like the social assistance application. By bringing together behavioral scientists, data scientists, and policymakers under the guidance of a design thinking facilitator, we developed an approach that is both human-centered and data-driven. Thanks to this interdisciplinary collaboration, we were able to truly take steps toward a simpler, clearer, and more accessible application process for our residents.
Working together on accessibility
Collaboration with BISS helped us take a fresh look at a complex process like the social assistance application. By bringing together behavioral scientists, data scientists, and policymakers under the guidance of a design thinking facilitator, we developed an approach that is both human-centered and data-driven. Thanks to this interdisciplinary collaboration, we were able to truly take steps toward a simpler, clearer, and more accessible application process for our residents.
Our team
