Bram Cappers

Bram Cappers is a Lecturer in Visual Analytics at the Eindhoven University of Technology, specializing in Data Visualization, Cybersecurity, and Predictive Analytics. He co-founded startups CodeNext21 and Tibo Energy to apply visual analytics in industrial contexts like telecom fraud prevention and energy management optimization.

• Academic focus: Network traffic analysis, anomaly detection, and digital twin technology
• Key domains: Security visualization, energy systems, machine learning

Research Highlights:
Developed EventPad for rapid malware analysis (presented at Black Hat USA Arsenal 2018), created Digital Energy Twins to optimize heterogeneous energy networks, and pioneered anomaly detection frameworks combining human contextual reasoning with AI.

Scientific Awards:

• ICT.Open Best Demo (2018)
• IEEE VAST Challenge Award (2017)
• TU/e Academic Awards - Best Thesis (2019)
• Gerrit van Dijk Award Honorable Mention (2019)
• Elsevier Weekblad 30 onder de 30 (2019)
• European Venture Program Best Executive Summary (2018)
• VakBeurs Energie Innovation Award (2024)

Industry Impact:
Served as Visualization Architect at CodeNext21 (transparent AI solutions) and Tibo Energy (energy orchestration technology). Secured €3M investment for Tibo Energy from SET Ventures and SpeedInvest.