Koen Bastiaens

Koen Bastiaens is a University Researcher at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in Electromechanics and Power Electronics. He holds an MSc in Automotive Technology from TU/e (2016) and is pursuing a PhD focused on wireless power transfer and electromagnetic device optimization. His research emphasizes high-frequency systems, rotating machinery, and energy-efficient designs.

Education:

• BSc in Automotive Technology, TU/e (2014)
• MSc in Automotive Technology, TU/e (2016)
• PhD candidate at Electromechanics and Power Electronics group (ongoing)

Research Interests: Wireless power transfer, electromagnetic modeling, design optimization of electromagnetic devices, high-frequency transformers, and contactless energy systems for robotics and electric vehicles. He develops advanced multi-physical modeling frameworks using spectral element methods to analyze eddy current losses and optimize system performance.

Awards:

• Best Paper Award (2018)
• Best Poster Award 2017

Projects & Grants: Project member of the 2017–2022 initiative 'Wireless Power Transfer for Brushless Moving Coil Motors' (focusing on permanent magnet motors and moving coil systems). His work integrates GaN-based electronics and spectral element modeling for high-efficiency systems.

Labs & Teams: Part of the Electromechanics and Power Electronics group and the Electromechanics Lab at TU/e, collaborating on projects involving in-wheel motors for solar vehicles and robotic actuation systems.