R.G.J. Damgrave

R.G.J. Damgrave is an Assistant Professor at the University of Twente's Faculty of Engineering Technology, affiliated with the Department of Design, Production and Management. His work focuses on integrating Synthetic Environments, Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR) into product development processes.

• Teaches in Industrial Design Engineering and Mechanical Engineering bachelor's and master's programs
• Manages the Virtual Reality and Smart Industry Lab
• Researches decision-making tools for technology implementation in multi-stakeholder settings

Key research themes include:

• Digital system references (digital twins, prototypes) in Smart Industry
• IoT applications and advanced manufacturing
• Virtual dashboards and remote collaboration

Professional affiliations:

• Research Affiliate, International Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP)
• Member, Industrial Reality Hub
• Member, EuroXR Association
• Collaborator, Fraunhofer Project Center (University of Twente)