Arjan P.H.W. Habraken

Arjan P.H.W. Habraken is an Assistant Professor at the Department of the Built Environment, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in lightweight and resource-efficient structural design. His work bridges architectural vision with material-efficient engineering, focusing on structural form-finding, lifespan optimization, biological materials, and adaptive systems.

• Academic Appointments: Assistant Professor (TU/e, 2015–present)
• Professional Roles: Founder of SIDstudio (2012) and MDLX (2017), structural designer collaborating with architects globally

Research Interests center on sustainable structural solutions, including:

• Long-lifespan structures
• Biological material integration
• Topology, form, and adaptive optimization

His publications emphasize innovative structural control (e.g., semi-active vibration damping) and biocomposite applications. Key projects include the Smart Circular Bridge (SCB) and Living Lab structural health monitoring. Awards include the 2021 BOOST Innovation Grant and 2020 Structural Engineer of the Year. Supervised work spans 106 projects, with teaching contributions to courses like 'Design Project High Rise Building' and 'Resource Efficient Structural Engineering.'