Arjan Habraken

Arjan Habraken is an Assistant Professor in the Department of the Built Environment at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on resource-efficient structural design, emphasizing long-lifespan structures, biological materials, and optimization techniques (section, form, topology, adaptive). He bridges academic and practical domains through collaborations with architects and engineering firms.

• Education: Civil Engineering (Delft University of Technology), M.Sc. Lightweight Structures (TU/e)
• Professional Experience: SIDstudio (structural design consultancy), MDLX (sustainable modular systems), and roles at Arup Amsterdam, Octatube, and Goudstikker de Vries B.V.

His work integrates structural innovation with architectural aesthetics, addressing sustainability through material efficiency. Key achievements include pioneering semi-active vibration control systems using shape-memory polymers and publishing widely in structural engineering.

Awards: Honorable mention from the Dutch Concrete Association (1996).