Ivo J.B.F. Adan

Prof. Ivo J.B.F. Adan is a Full Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), holding chairs in both Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences and Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on stochastic operations research, queueing models, and manufacturing systems design. He has held visiting positions at the University of North Carolina and was part-time professor at the University of Amsterdam (2008–2011).

• Education: MSc and PhD in Mathematics from TU/e
• Affiliations: Eurandom Senior Fellow, Beta Research Director, editorial roles at Queueing Systems and Probability in Engineering and Informational Sciences

His work addresses warehouse optimization, transportation logistics, and semiconductor manufacturing. Notable achievements include:

• Developed analytical models for zone picking systems and conveyor networks
• Advanced understanding of FCFS infinite bipartite matching systems
• Recipient of multiple best paper awards including the IE&IS Valorization Prize (2023)

Current projects include the DigiTwop digital twin-based warehouse optimization initiative and modular construction research. He teaches courses on stochastic modeling, manufacturing systems, and smart industry applications.