Rens Ursem

Rens Ursem is a PhD researcher at the Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, where he is advancing the field of wearable medical diagnostics. He is affiliated with the departments of Sustainable Design Engineering and Emerging Materials, focusing on innovative health monitoring solutions through smart textiles and microfluidics.

His research interests lie at the intersection of biomedical engineering, medical devices, and sustainable design. Specifically, he investigates microfluidic sweat sensors and smart textile systems for continuous, non-invasive monitoring of physiological metabolites. His work combines principles from biophysics, optics, and microfluidics to develop patient-centered diagnostic tools that bridge engineering innovation with clinical applicability.

The primary trend in his publications centers on wearable sweat analytics, emphasizing meaningful data interpretation from physiological fluids. His 2025 publication introduces a microfluidic flow rate sensor designed to enhance the reliability and diagnostic value of sweat-based monitoring systems.

• Graduated cum laude (MSc Thesis)

Rens has been involved in the SmartWeave project, aiming to realize a fully integrated smart textile sensor system for unobtrusive health monitoring. While no formal advising role is indicated, his research is supported within a structured academic framework at TU Delft, likely involving supervision rather than independent student mentorship at this stage.

He is actively contributing to research in the emerging domain of wearable diagnostics within the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, working alongside interdisciplinary teams focused on health and sustainable technology innovation.