arjanvandalfsen.com

Welcome

My name is Arjan van Dalfsen. Currently, I am a PhD candidate at Utrecht University. I look somewhat like this:

My research focuses on applying state-of-the-art AI technology to study historical Dutch attitudes towards plants and animals. By exploring old texts with the latest techniques, I want to get a better understanding of how these perceptions have evolved over time and how they have shaped our current views on nature. You can read more about it in this interview (Dutch version here).

As a result of both research and personal interests, I often experiment with new generative AI models to build creative projects. This website itself is an example of it, and I expect to add more examples over time.

Here’s what you can find on my website:

  • Blog: Currently empty, but I plan to post reflections on my research and generative AI in general.
  • Publications: A list of my writings and publications. Meant to give you an idea, not to be comprehensive.
  • Contact: This page contains a link to my employer’s contact page where you can find all the information you need to reach out to me.

Feel free to explore my site to learn more about my research, read my blog, or get in touch with me.