Dr. W.J.C. Verhagen is a researcher in the Operations & Environment department at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Aerospace Engineering. His scholarly work focuses on the critical intersection of aircraft maintenance systems, data analytics, and operational optimization. With 88 research outputs spanning articles, conference contributions, and book chapters, he maintains an active research profile in aerospace engineering. His research interests center on condition-based maintenance , prognostic methodologies , and anomaly detection systems for aircraft and spacecraft. Recent work emphasizes the integration of machine learning techniques like CNN-LSTM networks for remaining useful life prediction and the development of generic diagnostic frameworks applicable across aerospace platforms. His fingerprint analysis shows strong expertise in aircraft engineering (73%), maintenance systems (72%), and data-driven models (56%). Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward practical implementation of predictive maintenance systems, with increasing focus on real-time decision support and economic viability. The 2023-2024 publications demonstrate growing industry relevance, particularly in aviation maintenance optimization and spacecraft health monitoring. Dr. Verhagen actively contributes to the academic community through editorial roles at IOS Press and Springer. While no specific awards are listed in the profile, his work shows significant scholarly impact with multiple publications accumulating high download counts and reader metrics. His supervision portfolio includes 5 graduate research projects, indicating active mentorship of the next generation of aerospace engineers. The completed ReMAP project demonstrates his capacity to lead multi-institutional research efforts focused on real-time maintenance planning for aircraft systems. Current research appears to be building on this foundation with increasingly sophisticated data-driven approaches to maintenance optimization.
