I am Gerrit Luimstra, a Data Scientist and PhD student at the University of Groningen and Co-founder of NovaIQ. My research and professional interests lie in efficient computer vision, machine learning, and AI systems that create positive societal impact.
Links
Email | LinkedIn | GitHub | Google Scholar
Education
- PhD (part-time), University of Groningen (2025- present) - Research in efficient computer vision
- MSc Data Science and Systems Complexity, University of Groningen (2021- 2024, Cum Laude, GPA 8.6/10)
- BSc Computing Science, University of Groningen (2018- 2021, GPA 8.4/10)
- BSc Information Technology (propedeuse), NHL Stenden (2017 - 2018, Cum Laude)
Publications
- Luimstra, G., & Bunte, K. (2025). Solar Panel Segmentation on Aerial Images using Color and Elevation Information. ESANN 2025.
- Luimstra, G., & Bunte, K. (2022). Adaptive Gabor Filters for Interpretable Color Texture Classification. ESANN 2022.
- Luimstra, G., & Verschoore, W. Is it not yet Time to Swish? Comparing the ReLU and Swish Activation Functions. SC@RUG 2021-2022.
Work Experience
Co-founder, NovaIQ (January 2024-present)
- Co-founded an RPA (Robotic Process Automation) company building custom, Python-based software robots that automate repetitive business processes without vendor lock-in.
Data Scientist, Municipality of Emmen (July 2022-present)
- Developing deep learning models for aerial imagery and real-time pedestrian counting.
- Implementing predictive models to support social policy.
- Building AI agents and platforms with OpenWebUI, Azure OpenAI, and ChromaDB.
- Integrating AI in RPA workflows and providing AI workshops within the organization.
Data Scientist, Innovatiespotter (February 2019-July 2019)
- Developed a model with CBS to classify 500,000+ companies, identifying innovative firms in green energy.
Web Developer, Webba (May 2017-February 2018) - Emmen
Web Development Intern, Webba (November 2016-May 2017) - Emmen / Zwolle
Achievements
- 1st place (shared) in the Acute Myeloid Leukemia Prediction Challenge
- Best Research Award (SC@RUG) for research on activation functions
- Top 3 placements in bachelor symposium and GAPC programming competition