Max Mulder

Max Mulder is a Full Professor in the Control & Simulation department at the Delft University of Technology, specializing in aerospace engineering. His research focuses on human-machine interaction, flight simulation, and computational methods for wave propagation analysis. With over 679 research outputs and 55 supervised works, he has made significant contributions to aviation safety and geophysical modeling.

His work spans two major domains:

• Flight Simulation & Human Factors: Advancing motion cueing algorithms, pilot training methodologies, and stress response analysis in aviation.
• Wave Propagation & Seismic Modeling: Developing numerical techniques like finite elements and full-waveform inversion for geomechanical and electromagnetic applications.

Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, combining aerospace control systems with geophysical wave analysis. Trends in his work include optimizing simulation fidelity, enhancing seismic inversion accuracy, and understanding human distraction in high-stakes environments.

Scientific recognition includes

• 2022 IFAC HMS Best Paper Award
• Andrew P. Sage Best Transaction Paper (2018)
• Leermeesterprijs (2021)
• Best Dissertation Award (2014)

and multiple editorial roles in IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems and ACM Transactions on Applied Perception.

Mulder actively bridges academic research with practical applications, evidenced by media engagements on cockpit automation and pilot training strategies (2018-2024). His lab focuses on integrating advanced computational techniques with human-centric aviation systems.