Marcel F. Heertjes

Marcel F. Heertjes is a Full Professor at the Control Systems Technology group within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology. Concurrently, he serves as a Principal Engineer and Control Competence Leader at ASML, focusing on nonlinear control systems for high-precision mechatronics. His work bridges academic research and industrial application, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing technologies.

Research Interests

• Nonlinear control design and stability analysis
• Feedforward and learning control algorithms
• Data-driven optimization and self-tuning systems
• Breaking linear control limitations in mechatronics
• Industrial applications in wafer scanning and motion systems

Scientific Contributions

He has over 200 publications, including journal articles, patents, and conference contributions. His research emphasizes frequency-domain tools for robust nonlinear control and practical implementations in high-tech industries.

Awards

• Best Student Paper Award at IFAC ALCOS (2022)

Editorial Roles

Associate Editor of IFAC Mechatronics (since 2016) and former guest editor for the International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control (2011) and IFAC Mechatronics (2014).