Bart Desmet
About Bart Desmet
Bart Desmet is a computer scientist currently employed at The National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, where he has worked since 2019. He has previously held positions at Research Foundation Flanders and Ghent University, and he holds a PhD in Computational Linguistics from Ghent University.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Bart Desmet has been employed as a Computer Scientist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2019. His role at NIH is based in Bethesda, MD, where he contributes to various research initiatives and projects within the organization. His tenure at NIH has lasted for five years, during which he has engaged in computational research that supports the mission of the NIH.
Previous Experience at Research Foundation Flanders
Prior to his current role, Bart Desmet worked as an FWO Postdoctoral Fellow at the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) from 2016 to 2019. During this three-year period, he focused on advancing research in his field, contributing to various projects and collaborating with other researchers.
Academic Background and Education
Bart Desmet's educational journey includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computational Linguistics from Ghent University, which he completed from 2010 to 2014. He also holds a Master's degree in Translation Studies with a focus on English and Spanish from HOGENT, achieved between 2003 and 2008. Additionally, he studied Translation Studies - French at HOGENT for one year in 2007-2008 and completed his secondary education in Latijn Wiskunde at Klein Seminarie Roeselare from 1997 to 2003.
Research Roles at Ghent University
Bart Desmet has held multiple research positions at Ghent University. He served as a PhD Student from 2013 to 2014 and previously from 2010 to 2013 at Hogeschool Gent. He also worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Ghent University from 2014 to 2016. In addition, he was a Research Assistant at Hogeschool Gent for one year from 2009 to 2010, contributing to various academic projects during his tenure.