Doing a Master's Thesis at SUMO Lab
Embark on a cutting-edge journey where your ideas transform raw data into innovative breakthroughs. At SUMO Lab (IDLab UGent/imec @ iGent), we offer diverse projects that merge Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and real-world applications—from healthcare to industrial analytics. Under the guidance of our expert researchers and with access to top-tier resources, you’ll delve into novel approaches that challenge conventional thinking. Success here can open doors to publication, further research (like a PhD), and an exciting career at the forefront of AI innovation.
Current proposals
For the academic year 2025–2026, we have an exciting range of thesis proposals that span multiple domains:
- Proposals by Lennert Bontinck (PhD - Time Series Team of SUMO)
- Lennert's proposals focus on the use of Deep Learning on ECG signals. From improving patient healthcare with novel Deep Learning models that can predict future disease to augmenting ECG data for more robust training, Lennert's proposals are bound to give you the AI 4 Healthcare challenge you seek.
- You can view all of Lennert's proposals here.
- Proposals by Yens Lindemans (PhD - Electrical Engineering Team of SUMO)
- Classical algorithms for characterizing linear time-invariant (LTI) systems in time/frequency domains remain vital for engineering—yet are often bottlenecked by computational complexity. While modern AI-driven models leverage big data to bypass these limits, they risk discarding physics-based insight. At SUMO, we pioneer a hybrid framework: merging physics principles with machine learning to create efficient, reliable solutions for LTI challenges.
- You can view all of Yens' proposals here.
Your own idea
Got a unique research concept or a fresh twist on an existing technique? We’re always eager to hear intriguing proposals that push the boundaries. If you have an original idea that aligns with our expertise—or even expands it—let us know. We welcome students who take initiative, think critically, and dream big. Together, we can turn your vision into a groundbreaking Master’s thesis!
