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Jan Treur is a leading figure in artificial intelligence, whose work bridges foundational theory with cutting-edge applications. His research primarily spans explainable AI (XAI), complex reasoning models, and the formal specification of cognitive and control processes. A landmark contribution is his 2023 work on computational approaches to XAI, which has garnered 191 citations and explores how deep learning systems can be made transparent and interpretable—a critical challenge in modern AI. Earlier, Treur pioneered the use of reflection principles in AI, as detailed in his highly cited 1991 paper (68 citations), providing a formal framework for modeling complex, multi-layered reasoning in domains like diagnosis and robot control. He has also advanced applied AI, notably through a 2013 survey on recent trends, and developed compositional process control models for biochemical systems, demonstrating the practical utility of his formal methods. Treur’s work is distinguished by its rigorous, interdisciplinary approach, making him a key thinker for students and researchers interested in the architecture of intelligent systems and the quest for AI that is both powerful and understandable.