Bart Goethals

Bart Goethals has a diverse and extensive work experience in academia and technology. Bart founded FROOMLE in 2016 where they currently serve as the CTO and Founder. Prior to that, Bart held various roles at the University of Antwerp, starting as a PhD student from 1997 to 2002. Bart then served as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2004 to 2007, followed by Assistant Professor from 2007 to 2013, Professor from 2014 to 2017, and Chair of the Department of Computer Science from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, Bart was the Vice Chair of the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science from 2018 to 2019. Bart also worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki from 2003 to 2004 and as an Adjunct Professor at Monash University since 2016.

Bart Goethals began their education at H. Pius X-Instituut Antwerpen where they studied Mathematics from 1987 to 1993. Bart then attended the University of Antwerp from 1993 to 1997, earning a Master's degree in Computer Science. Subsequently, they pursued further studies at Universiteit Hasselt (transnationale Universiteit Limburg) from 1997 to 2002, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Computer Science. In 2010, Bart decided to explore a different field and attended CVO Provincie Anwerpen from 2010 to 2014, earning a diploma as a cook specializing in Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Chef. The information available does not provide details regarding any education after 2014. Additionally, Bart had an educational experience at Rozenkrans, but the specifics, including the duration and the degree obtained, are not provided.