Jan Braaksma

Jan Braaksma is an Associate Professor in the Department of Asset Management & Maintenance Engineering at the University of Twente. He serves as Director of the World Class Maintenance Summer School, focusing on advancing maintenance strategies and sustainability in physical assets. His research integrates decision-making frameworks, circular economy principles, and railway systems optimization. Notable contributions include case studies on dismantling processes and eco-labeling in transportation sectors.

His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing environmental sustainability and responsible consumption. Recent publications explore software integration risks in physical systems and adaptive strategies for sustainable railway infrastructure.

• Key Research Areas: Asset Management, Maintenance Engineering, Circular Economy
• Supervised 6 academic works, focusing on strategic decision-making and sustainability

Labs/Teams: Leads the World Class Maintenance initiative, collaborating with industry partners like Koninklijke Landmacht to develop smart maintenance solutions for future infrastructure.