Anne Pluymakers is an Assistant Professor at the Applied Geophysics and Petrophysics department of Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) , with prior postdoctoral experience at both TU Delft (2018-2020) and the University of Oslo (2015-2017). Her research focuses on experimental rock mechanics and thermo-hydro-mechano-chemical (THMC) fluid-rock interaction , particularly investigating how mechanical and transport properties of rocks evolve under realistic subsurface conditions. Education: Doctorate (2015) in Frictional and sealing behaviour of simulated anhydrite fault gouge , Universiteit Utrecht Master's (2010) in Earth Sciences, Universiteit Utrecht Bachelor's (2008) in Earth Sciences, Universiteit Utrecht Her recent work spans CO2 storage , wellbore integrity , and microstructural analysis using neutron/X-ray imaging, with applications to geothermal energy and subsurface energy systems . Collaborative projects include Constraining uncertainties across scales and REFLECT , focusing on geoenergy transitions. Scientific Awards: Veni grant, Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO), 2017 She actively contributes to public engagement , including media appearances on CO2 storage beneath the North Sea and educational initiatives like the Geo-resources for the future minor program.
Patty Stabile is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in Indium Phosphide (InP) photonic integrated circuits for next-generation optical networks and computing systems. She is affiliated with the Electro-Optical Communication group and EAISI High Tech Systems. MSc in Electrical Engineering (2004) from Politecnico di Bari PhD in Nanoscience (2008) from National Nanotechnology Laboratory, Lecce Her research focuses on integrating electronics and photonics for ultra-high-speed data routing, leveraging optical parallelism inspired by brain architecture. She also explores low-cost passive coupling concepts and novel materials like 2D materials to enhance photonic platforms. Key contributions include pioneering work on InP-based switch matrices and high-speed transceiver modules, with publications in Microsystems & Nanoengineering , IEEE Photonics Technology Letters , and Journal of Optical Communications and Networking . She received the Early Career Women in Photonics – Special Recognition in 2016. Active in academic communities, Patty serves on the IEEE Photonics Benelux Chapter board, is a member of the TU/e Young Academy of Engineering, and contributes to educational programs in automotive dynamics and brain-inspired optical computation.
Henk Schellen is an Associate Professor in Building Physics at Eindhoven University of Technology's Built Environment department. With expertise in monumental buildings, heritage conservation, and heat/moisture transfer, he focuses on experimental and numerical analysis of microclimates for cultural preservation. Key Research Areas : Monumental building physics, hygrothermal modeling, climate control systems, energy-efficient conservation Notable Collaborations : Anne Frank House, TNO, TU/e, national museums His work bridges building technology with art preservation, using CFD modeling and field measurements to optimize climate conditions in historic structures. Recent projects examine display cases, repository airflow, and climate-induced damage mechanisms. Selected Publications (2020-2022): 2022 - Experimental-numerical investigation of climate-induced damage in historical cabinet door panels 2021 - Indoor Airflow Distribution in Repository Design 2020 - Dynamic Hygrothermal Models for Monumental Buildings
Dr. Boudewijn van Dongen is a Full Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, chairing the Process Analytics group. His research focuses on conformance checking and process mining , particularly through alignment-based techniques. Develops ProM and CPN Tools frameworks Collaborates with Philips Research and Vanderlande Leads IEEE Task Force on Process Mining Research Interests : Specializes in aligning observed data with process models, addressing multi-case dependencies , privacy-aware mining , and stream processing . Project Highlights : • Strategic partnership with Philips on health data science • Logistics optimization with Vanderlande Industries • Foundational work in alignment theory and behavioral diagnostics
Harm van Essen serves as Assistant Professor in the Industrial Design department at Eindhoven University of Technology. He holds multiple leadership roles including Chairman of the Industrial Design Program Committee, representative in the Joint Program Committee, director of the LightLab, and squad leader of Social Interactions with Shared systems. His research focuses on experience design, interaction design, and design methodology with particular emphasis on integrating technology and social psychology insights into systems design. Current research priorities include Interactive Lighting and Shared Systems, especially exploring how interaction design can improve user experiences of smart connected systems shared by multiple users, such as connected lighting systems. Van Essen's recent publications (2023-2025) consistently explore collaborative interfaces for TV control, workspace awareness in hybrid work environments, and social connectedness through ambient displays. His work demonstrates how lighting design and tangible interfaces can enhance social interaction and collaborative decision-making in shared environments. As an educator, he teaches courses including User Experience Theory and Practice, Design for Behavioral Change, and Light and Experience. His background in mechanical engineering and control systems informs his interdisciplinary approach that bridges engineering disciplines with social sciences.
Prof. Dr. Freek Beekman is a part-time professor and section leader of Biomedical Imaging at the Radiation Science & Technology (RST) department of the TU Delft Reactor Institute . He is also a renowned entrepreneur, having founded Molecular Imaging Labs (MILabs) in 2006 and later launching Free Bee International, focusing on innovation in nuclear medicine. Role: Full Professor (part-time) at TU Delft Departments: Radiation Science & Technology (RST) Entrepreneurial Ventures: CEO/CSO of MILabs (2006–2021), founder of Free Bee International Research & Innovation : Freek pioneered ultra-high-resolution SPECT and PET scans , including simultaneous imaging and novel methods for in vivo visualization of alpha and beta emitters. His technologies are globally deployed in fundamental research and therapeutic development for cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disorders. Scientific Recognition : Fellow of the World Molecular Imaging Society (2023) Over 25 patent families and hundreds of scientific articles Collaboration & Mentorship : He has mentored numerous PhD students and postdocs, many of whom continued careers at his companies. He actively advises start-ups, including YES!Delft ventures, and collaborates with global institutions.
C. Silveira Vaucher is a Professor specializing in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science. Their research focuses on advanced radar systems, waveform engineering, and satellite communication technologies. Recent work emphasizes automotive radar interference mitigation and MIMO radar coherence. Active in Automotive Radar and Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave engineering Contributions to MIMO Radar and Small Satellite transmitter design Their publications highlight trends in joint sensing-communication systems and phase-coded waveforms for improved radar performance. Collaborations span international research institutions, particularly in interference analysis and coherent signal processing.
A.E. Zaidman is a Professor in the Software Technology department at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science. His research focuses on software testing, code quality, and developer tooling, with recent emphasis on socio-technical factors, environmental impacts of testing, and GitHub Actions workflows. Key Research Areas Test amplification (developer interactions with automated testing) Code smell detection and its impact on software quality Empirical studies in open-source software testing AI/ML applications in test generation and analysis Scientific Awards Best Artifact Award (2022) Best Emerging Results Paper Award (2018) Best ERA paper award (2015) Best tool demo paper award (2017) ICPC 2009 Best Paper Award Recent Publications 2025: Systematic mapping of qualitative software testing methods 2025: Industrial language engineering case studies using Spoofax 2024: Environmental impact analysis of Java testing 2024: GitHub Actions workflow smell investigations
Herman Terryn is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, affiliated with Team Arjan Mol . His research focuses on corrosion science, coatings technology, electrochemistry, and atmospheric corrosion mechanisms. He has published 238 research outputs and supervised 11 academic works. Key Research Areas : Corrosion protection, lithium-based inhibitors, electrochemical modeling, and multi-droplet corrosion dynamics. Recent Publications : Investigate atmospheric corrosion under droplet conditions, coating defects, and electrochemical sensor validation. Scientific Recognition : Recipient of the prestigious H.H. Uhlig Corrosion Award in 2017. Collaborative Networks : Active in corrosion science collaborations, including studies on coatings, lithium materials, and interface dynamics. Terryn’s work bridges experimental and computational approaches to corrosion prediction, with a focus on finite element modeling (FEM) and electrochemical sensor development.
Marion Tränkle is an active lecturer at the ArtScience Interfaculty of the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK), where she coaches students and develops courses on systems thinking and rule-based performance systems. She also serves as a Coach and Industrial Liaison at Eindhoven University of Technology's Department of Industrial Design since 2014, working with Professor Harm van Essen on 'social interactions with shared systems.' Her educational background spans multiple disciplines: PhD from Brunel University London (2012), MSc in Media Technology from Leiden University (2005), BA in Contemporary Dance from Amsterdam School of the Arts (2001), and an Engineer Diploma in Architecture from Technical University Berlin (1993). She has also completed specialized training in Software Engineering (2017/18) and Stage Lighting (2016). Tränkle's research interests center on the intersection of performance art, systems thinking, and technology. She creates work that deliberately negotiates 'the constructive tension between the carefully constructed and generative processes, between risk and responsibility, and between autonomous performance and human intervention.' Her practice integrates computational processes with live-performance, often using electronics, EEG data, and interactive systems to create immersive stage scenarios. She explores how simple rules can generate complex emergent behaviors, drawing from complexity science and computing principles. Her recent creative works demonstrate a consistent exploration of brain-computer interfaces, interactive light systems, and collaborative performance structures. Projects like (un)focussed and BLINK...and sync use EEG data to create real-time visual and auditory experiences, while ON TRACK and TAROT investigate mechanical systems and embodied symbolism through performance. 2nd Prize in the competition for short dance films on Internet 'webdans' (2001) Netherlands Foundation for Visual Arts, Design and Architecture Research/Travel Grant (2010) e-MobiLArt participant, funded EU CULTURE 2007 Programme (2008-09) Brunel University Doctoral Research Scholarship/fee waiver (2007-10) Tränkle actively collaborates with artists, designers, and engineers through collectives like NOW (with Ivo Bol and Roos van Berkel) and previously In Serial. She is a member of the BAU Committee for Amsterdam's independent performance scene. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes that 'making, learning, and teaching are reciprocal processes that flourish best in collaborative, and project-based environments,' which she implements through workshops, seminars, and interdisciplinary courses across multiple institutions in the Netherlands, Germany, and Canada.
Wil P.A.J. Michiels serves as a Full Professor in the Mathematics and Computer Science faculty at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in cryptography and computer security. His research focuses on white-box cryptography, reverse engineering, and attack analysis within secure systems. His research interests span Attack Analysis , Binary Instrumentation , Reverse Engineering , Execution Trace analysis, and Cryptographic Primitive development. His work bridges theoretical cryptography with practical security implementations, particularly in protecting cryptographic algorithms against advanced attacks. Michiels' publication trends reveal deep specialization in white-box cryptography security models, with significant contributions to provable security frameworks and attack mitigation strategies. His research consistently addresses real-world security challenges in cryptographic implementations. Award highlights include: US Patent for Protecting the input/output of modular encoded white-box RSA US Patent for Balanced encoding of intermediate values within a white-box implementation He actively supervises academic work with 15 supervised projects documented and leads the active TKI-HTSM/22.0547/TKI2212P11 RaidarAI project (2021-2027) focused on AI security applications. His research integrates theoretical cryptography with industrial security applications through collaborations with entities like NXP.
Prof. Dr. Mirella Minkman serves as Endowed Professor holding the Vilans Chair in Innovation of Organization and Governance of Integrated Care at Tilburg University's TIAS School for Business and Society. She simultaneously chairs the Board of Directors of Vilans, the Dutch knowledge organization connecting science, practice, policy and education in long-term care. Her international roles include board membership at the International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC), editorial position at the International Journal of Integrated Care, advisory roles with WHO's Integrating the Health and Care Workforce group, and membership in the UK Center for Evidence IMPACT's Critical Friends Group. Her research focuses on person-centered integrated care systems, exploring governance innovations through leadership, oversight and accountability mechanisms. She investigates collaborative models including networks, alliances and caring communities, with particular emphasis on long-term care transformation. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation through large-scale innovation programs addressing systemic healthcare challenges. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on governance challenges in integrated care systems, with emerging attention to AI ethics in elderly care and cross-sectoral service integration. Her work demonstrates strong emphasis on practical implementation frameworks, stakeholder alignment, and value-based healthcare transformation across European contexts. Minkman actively contributes to healthcare policy development through leadership roles including chairing the Dutch Healthcare Supervisory Board's Governance Innovation Committee and the Scientific Advisory Council of the Dutch Association of Healthcare Supervisors. She serves as healthcare supervisor at RIBW Brabant and Rivierenland Hospital while co-leading the VGN expert committee with fellow professors. Her organizational leadership extends to hosting public knowledge platforms connecting professionals and citizens, developing implementation programs for cross-domain partnerships, and directing Vilans' knowledge infrastructure strengthening initiatives. Recent publications include the 2023 books 'Supervising Collaboration' and 'Care for Transition' co-edited with Peter van der Voort and Nardo van der Meer.
Prof. Dr. Hendrik Korswagen is a faculty member at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science , affiliated with the Developmental Biology department. His research focuses on Wnt signaling, developmental genetics, and molecular mechanisms in Caenorhabditis elegans and nematodes. Key Affiliation: Group Leader at Hubrecht Institute, Utrecht, Netherlands Research Focus: Wnt/β-catenin signaling, neuroblast migration, transcriptomics, and redox regulation Research Interests Prof. Korswagen investigates how Wnt signaling regulates cellular processes like migration, polarity, and gene expression. His work explores evolutionary conserved mechanisms in nematodes, including roles of ztf-6 in neuronal development and retromer complexes in Wnt secretion. Current projects analyze temporal precision in molecular events and sex-specific gene expression using C. elegans and organoid models. Publications Trend His publications (2000–2024) span Wnt signaling , neuroblast migration , transcriptomics , and redox regulation . Notable collaborations include work with A. Mugler (2020–2023) on timing mechanisms, R. E. A. de Groot (2013–2018) on Wnt secretion, and M. Doitsidou (2018) on dopamine neuron specification. Recent studies (2024) optimize C. elegans tools for organoid research. Labs and Collaborations He leads a research group at the Hubrecht Institute and collaborates with institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine. His team utilizes C. elegans and Caenorhabditis nematodes as model systems, integrating spatial transcriptomics and fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) in their work.
Huub M.M. van de Wetering is an Assistant Professor at the Mathematics and Computer Science school of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) , with affiliations to the Visualization and Visual Analytics departments, and the EAISI Health research institute. His research focuses on Interactive Visualization , Visual Analytics , and Medical Imaging applications, particularly in Dynamic Graphs and Neuroimaging . Recent work includes Pangenomic Variant Analysis and Streamline Transparency Techniques for brain structure visualization. Dr. van de Wetering has received Scientific Awards including: Best Demo Award (2022) Best Poster Award (2022) He teaches courses in Computer Graphics , Visualization Seminars , and Visual Computing Projects .
Professor Antonius F.W. van der Steen is affiliated with Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Faculty of Applied Sciences , specifically the ImPhys department. His career spans roles at Erasmus MC, including leadership in Biomedical Engineering and Experimental Echocardiography. Education: Master in Applied Physics (1989), PhD in Medical Sciences (1994) from Radboud University Medical Centre Research Interests : Focused on biomedical ultrasound, cardiovascular biomechanics, and advanced imaging technologies. Key areas include: Catheter-based imaging systems High frame rate ultrasound for real-time monitoring Ultrasound contrast agent development Biomechanical assessment of atherosclerosis Photoacoustic and intravascular ultrasound integration 2025 Research Trends : Recent publications emphasize computational imaging techniques, microbubble stability optimization, and multimodal diagnostic tools combining ultrasound with CT or photoacoustic modalities. Collaborations : Active in inter-institutional research networks, particularly with Erasmus MC and Delft University of Technology.
