Bas Flipsen

Dr. Bas Flipsen is a Lecturer at TU Delft's Industrial Design Engineering department, specializing in Design for Sustainability. His work focuses on sustainable product design, repairability, circular economy frameworks, and innovative educational methodologies. He leads projects such as Sharepair and Ecobulk, advancing repair technologies and circular design principles. Recognized with the Comenius Teaching Fellowship (2020) and Education Fellow TU Delft (2016), he emphasizes pedagogical approaches for diverse design teams. His research includes the Disassembly Map, Total Cost of Ownership Score, and 3D printing for repair solutions. Collaborations with iFixit GmbH and industry partners highlight his commitment to practical sustainability applications.

Research & Projects

• Leading the Sharepair project to demonstrate design for circular economy in mobile IT products
• Developing repairability scoring systems for electronics (e.g., smartphones, computers)
• Pioneering methodologies like the Disassembly Map and 3D printing spare parts

Awards

• Comenius Teaching Fellowship (2020): Focus on Theory U for multicultural team coaching
• TU Delft Education Fellow (2016): Awarded for educational innovation and leadership

Education Contributions

Designs courses such as Understanding Product Lifecycle and Repair & Recycling!, integrating active learning and productive failure pedagogy to enhance student engagement and problem-solving skills.