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Willem Haanstra is an Assistant Professor in the Asset Management & Maintenance Engineering chair at the University of Twente, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering Technology and the Design, Production and Management department. His work bridges the technical domain of Asset Management with Sustainable Development principles.
- MSc in Industrial Design Engineering
- PhD in Asset Management
His research focuses on Sustainable Asset Management, applying Life Cycle Engineering to evaluate technical systems' financial, environmental, and social impacts. By integrating Circular Economy strategies, he aims to enable sustainable resource use and address socio-technical challenges like climate adaptation and energy transition. Willem collaborates extensively with industry partners in manufacturing, energy, and transportation sectors.
Recent publications highlight his emphasis on railway sustainability, eco-label design, and circular economy integration. Themes include lifecycle assessment, interorganizational coordination, and adaptive infrastructure management. He develops frameworks for eco-label indicators, circular dismantling processes, and multidisciplinary integration strategies.
Collaborations span European railway projects, energy sector initiatives, and transportation sustainability efforts. His work combines theoretical method development with practical implementation in industry partnerships.
