جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Pascal Etmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• System Design
• Optimization
• Mechanical Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

L.F.P. (Pascal) Etman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in system design and optimization within the Control Systems Technology group. He has developed advanced methods such as the Augmented Lagrangian Coordination (ALC) method for distributed optimization and Effective Process Time (EPT) modeling for manufacturing systems, with applications spanning infrastructure, mechatronics, and additive manufacturing. His academic background includes MSc and PhD degrees in Engineering Mechanics from TU/e in 1992 and 1997, respectively. After his PhD, he joined TU/e's Systems Engineering group before transitioning to Control Systems Technology in 2015. Pascal has held visiting positions at institutions including Philips Semiconductors (1998), the University of Michigan (2001), and universities in South Africa (2005–2006). Research interests focus on Model-based design of complex systems Design structure matrix modeling for system analysis Optimization algorithms for engineering systems Aggregate modeling of discrete manufacturing processes Integration of requirements engineering and systems architecting His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals through collaborations with semi-industry partners like Rijkswaterstaat, TNO, and NXP. He teaches graduate courses on Engineering optimization with numerical methods Design structure matrix modeling for integrated systems and supervises bachelor's design projects. Pascal has advised six PhD students and co-supervises five ongoing PhD projects, while guiding over 40 master’s theses.

• Automotive Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Motion Control
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maarten Steinbuch is a Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), holding the Chair of Control Systems Technology since 1999. He is a Distinguished University Professor and serves as Scientific Director of the Eindhoven Engine since 2018. His affiliations span research groups, startups, and advisory roles in companies like Sioux Group BV and Nobleo Technology BV. Academic Background : MS and PhD from Delft University of Technology. Leadership : Former Scientific Director, TU/e High Tech Systems Center (2014-2020). Editorial Roles : Editor-in-Chief of IFAC Mechatronics (2008-2015), Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology (2003-2008). Steinbuch’s research focuses on systems and control theory applied across automotive engineering, mechatronics, robotics, and fusion plasma. Key areas include connected cars , precision surgery robots , repetitive control , and low-cost manufacturing of high-tech systems. His work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals like climate action and clean energy. His recent publications span AI-driven manufacturing networks , modular motion systems , and open-world robotics , reflecting trends in industrial AI , fusion energy , and ethical technology . Steinbuch’s scientific awards include IEEE Fellow (2019), Simon Stevin Meester (2016), and KIVI Academic Society Award (2015). He received Best-Teacher Awards multiple times. Patents : 9 in mechatronics and robotics. Citations : >12,873 (Google Scholar), H-index 54.

Nico P. Dellaertمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Quantitative Modeling
• Logistics
• Healthcare Operations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nico P. Dellaert is an Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Department of Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences. His research focuses on quantitative modeling of business processes, with applications in logistics, healthcare operations, and production-inventory control. He has contributed to diverse fields such as sewer system design, insurance claim behavior, and container terminal planning. Education: Mathematics (MSc) from Delft University of Technology; PhD in Production to Order at Eindhoven University of Technology. His prime research interests include integrating capacity and production decisions, city logistics, multimodal transportation, and healthcare planning. He employs mathematical modeling techniques in collaboration with companies and hospitals, emphasizing adaptability and practical implementation. Nico has been recognized with the IIE Transactions Best Paper Award (2012) and the EURO Award for Best EJOR Review Paper (2016). He has directed the International Program in Logistics Management Systems (2002-2011) and led the Health Care Operations Lab within the OPAC group. His teaching portfolio covers inventory control, system dynamics, healthcare logistics, and operations planning. Projects like 'Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization' (2019-2021) and 'Da Vinc3i' (2011-2014) highlight his applied research approach. Collaborations span sectors including healthcare, logistics, and production systems.

Kerstin Lux-Gottschalkمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Uncertainty Quantification
• Stochastic Differential Equations
• Optimal Control Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kerstin Lux-Gottschalk is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science , Eindhoven University of Technology, affiliated with the Centre for Analysis, Scientific Computing and Applications (CASA) . She specializes in uncertainty quantification, stochastic differential equations, and optimal control, with applications to climate science, epidemiology, and ecology. Education : B.Sc. and M.Sc. from University of Mannheim, Germany; semester abroad at Université Nice Sophia Antipolis, France; Ph.D. from University of Mannheim (2020) under Prof. Dr. Simone Göttlich. Postdoctoral Research : Technical University of Munich (2020–2023) in Multiscale and Stochastic Dynamics group. Her research focuses on quantifying uncertainty in tipping points of complex systems, including: Analysis of random ordinary differential equations Climate modeling of Atlantic meridional overturning circulation Non-Markovian bifurcation detection Reinforcement learning for control systems Recent publications explore uncertainty quantification of tipping thresholds, stochastic control in transport systems, and numerical methods for SDEs. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable infrastructure.

Henk Huismanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Power Electronics
• Electric Drives
• Control Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Henk Huisman is an Associate Professor in the Electromechanics and Power Electronics group within the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on electric drives , precision power amplifiers , and isolated power converters , with an emphasis on interleaved and stacked (multilevel) circuit topologies for high-efficiency applications in smart mobility . He has authored 34 conference papers, 10 peer-reviewed articles, 6 patents, and 2 book chapters. Academic Background : MSc in Power Electronics (1984), Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) PhD in Power Electronics (1992), TU Delft His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals such as Sustainable Cities and Communities and Affordable and Clean Energy . Key research areas include zero-voltage switching , DC-to-DC converters , power amplifiers , and soft-switching techniques . Recent projects like ModulED , AutoDrive , and 3CCAR focus on powertrain optimization, cooling systems, and permanent magnet technologies. Henk has supervised 32 research projects and collaborated with institutions such as Philips Electronics and ATB Technologies . He is associated with the Power Electronics Lab and EIRES Research , working on advanced control strategies for energy-efficient systems.

Marco A. Miranda Ackermanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Supply Chain Network Design
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Change and Innovation Management
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Marco A. Miranda Ackerman is a Lecturer at the Academy for Built Environment & Logistics, focusing on supply chain innovation, sustainability, and digitalization. He holds a PhD in Process and Environmental Engineering from INP Toulouse, researching sustainability integration in global food supply chains. His research interests include last-mile logistics, food supply chain resilience, and data-driven optimization. He has industry experience in operational excellence roles at companies like Parker-Hannifin and Flex, and led innovation management at CIDAM's Agri-TIC lab in Mexico. Key contributions span digitalization’s role in short food supply chains, antifungal sachet technologies for fruit preservation, and lean manufacturing applications. He has been a nominee for the Leopold Escande 2016 Thesis Prize, recognizing interdisciplinarity in academic contributions. Recent activities include visiting research roles at San Diego Supercomputer Center and Fulda University of Applied Sciences, alongside supervising PhD projects on agricultural vulnerability under climate change. His work integrates multi-agent systems and agent-based modeling for decision support in agro-industrial contexts.

Iarima Mendonçaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Water Technology
• Chemical Engineering
• Resource Recovery
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Iarima Mendonça is a Lecturer-Researcher in the Water Technology Research Group at HZ University of Applied Sciences. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from PUC Minas University, Brazil (2019). Her work focuses on resource recovery, process optimization (mathematical modeling and control), and laboratory experiments in ion exchange systems. She collaborates with Evides Industriewater through ongoing projects and supervises student assignments in ion exchange tasks. Education: Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, PUC Minas University, Brazil (2019) Research interests include: Mathematical modeling for water treatment processes Data-driven approaches in environmental systems Optimization of ion exchange and resource recovery Current projects involve collaboration in EU-funded initiatives like AquaSPICE (Horizon 2020) and FRESH4Cs (Interreg 2 Seas), addressing water management and sustainability challenges. She also contributes to the NEREUS project on urban sanitation resource recovery. No scientific awards are listed. Teaching responsibilities include partial instruction in the Water Management program.

• Network Virtualization
• Software Defined Networking
• Graph Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

M. Zangiabady serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) at the University of Twente, specializing in network systems research and innovative STEM pedagogy. His research spans critical network infrastructure domains: Network Virtualization and Software Defined Networking (SDN) Graph Theory applications in routing algorithms and analytics Social Network Analysis examining communication dynamics Control Plane optimization and Quality of Service mechanisms He actively supervises student theses through DACS group proposals, championing educational environments where students safely experiment with real-world problem solving. His teaching philosophy emphasizes risk-taking, self-directed learning, and creative solution development amid rapid technological change. As a core member of the Design and Analysis of Communication Systems (DACS) research group, he contributes to advancing communication systems theory and practice within the Digital Society Institute ecosystem.

Irati Beltran Hernandezمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Nanobody-Targeted Photodynamic Therapy
• Cancer Therapeutics
• Molecular Imaging
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Irati Beltran Hernandez is a Researcher in the Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Biophysics group within the Department of Biology at the Faculty of Science, Utrecht University. Her research focuses on advancing nanobody-targeted photodynamic therapy (tPDT) for both human and veterinary oncology applications. Research Interests: Her work centers on targeted cancer therapies, particularly using nanobodies for selective delivery of photosensitizers. She investigates immune activation by photodynamic therapy, tumor spheroid models, EGFR and HER2 targeting, and translational applications in companion animals. Her research bridges molecular imaging, drug delivery, and immunotherapy. Publication Trends: Over the past five years, her publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in nanobody-based therapeutics, with increasing focus on immune modulation, antimicrobial applications, and cross-species translation. Her work combines preclinical models with clinical insights, aiming for real-world therapeutic impact. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards are listed in the provided information. Advising and Grants: While no students or grants are explicitly mentioned, her role as a PhD graduate and active researcher suggests involvement in collaborative projects and mentorship within the research group led by Prof. S. Oliveira. Labs and Teams: She is part of the Biodynamics and Biocomplexity research theme at Utrecht University, working in a multidisciplinary environment focused on cellular and molecular mechanisms in disease and therapy.

• Plant-Microbe Interactions
• Microbiome Research
• Sustainable Agriculture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Roeland Berendsen is an Assistant Professor and Independent Research Group Leader in the Institute of Environmental Biology at Utrecht University, Faculty of Science. He leads research in Plant-Microbe Interactions and serves as Managing Director of the Netherlands Plant Eco-phenotyping Center (NPEC) Utrecht, a state-of-the-art facility for high-throughput plant phenotyping. Research Interests: His work integrates microbiome sequencing, molecular biology, and data science to understand how plants interact with their microbial communities. Key areas include disease-induced microbiome recruitment, predictive modeling of plant vigor from microbiome data, and the ecological mechanisms behind soil-borne protective legacies. His research aims to develop sustainable, microbiome-based strategies for crop protection and yield improvement. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in leveraging machine learning and advanced data science to decode plant-microbiome interactions, with applications in potato and soybean systems. Themes include predictive microbiome analytics, stress resilience, nitrogen fixation, and field application of protective microbial consortia. Scientific Leadership and Projects: Managing Director, NPEC Utrecht Principal Investigator, NWO Open Technology Program (SPOTM) Lead of Microbiomes4Soy and CropXR Potato Satellite Program Researcher in the MiCRop Gravitation Program Advising and Grants: Dr. Berendsen supervises multiple PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers across several funded projects. His research is supported by national and international grants focusing on sustainable agriculture, microbiome engineering, and climate-resilient crops. He mentors a dynamic team working on cutting-edge solutions for future food security. Labs and Teams: He leads the Plant-Microbe Interactions group at Utrecht University and oversees operations at NPEC Utrecht, which provides advanced phenotyping capabilities to academic and industry partners.

Bart De Schutterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Model Predictive Control
• Hybrid Systems
• Multi-Agent Systems
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Bart De Schutter is a Full Professor and Head of the Delft Center for Systems and Control (DCSC) at Delft University of Technology , The Netherlands. He leads a research group focused on advanced control methodologies with applications in transportation, energy, and environmental systems. His research interests span model predictive control (MPC) , hybrid and piecewise-affine systems , multi-agent and distributed control , reinforcement learning , and discrete event systems with applications in intelligent transportation, smart grids, and underwater robotics. His work integrates model-based and data-driven approaches to enable robust, scalable, and intelligent control of large-scale networks. His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward integrating learning with formal control methods, ensuring safety and performance in complex hybrid systems. Research themes include learning-based MPC, scenario reduction for stochastic control, stability analysis of max-plus systems, and applications in railway scheduling and marine monitoring. Notable scientific awards include: ERC Advanced Grant (CLariNet, 2021–2026) Richard C. DiPrima Prize for PhD thesis Robert Stock Prize for PhD theses in Exact Sciences VIDI grant from STW IEEE Fellow IFAC Fellow Bart De Schutter has coordinated major EU projects such as HD-MPC , SeaClear , and SeaClear2.0 , demonstrating leadership in both theoretical innovation and real-world applications. He serves as a senior editor for IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems and associate editor for IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control . He leads a research team working on next-generation control solutions for autonomous systems and infrastructure, with ongoing projects in intelligent traffic control, smart energy systems, and underwater robotics. The group actively recruits PhD and postdoctoral researchers, indicating a vibrant and expanding lab environment.

Joost Hulshofمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations
• Mathematical Physics
• Fluid Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joost Hulshof is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the Faculty of Sciences, VU University Amsterdam. He maintains an office in room 9A-29 on the 9th floor of the NU building and is an active member of the Dynamical Systems and Analysis research group, where he serves as a project supervisor for students. His research spans a wide range of topics in applied mathematics with significant contributions to Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations , Mathematical Physics , and Fluid Dynamics . Specific research areas include flows in porous media, nonlinear diffusion, coronal loops of the sun, thin film viscous flows, turbulence models, combustion modeling, flame dynamics, free boundary problems, stability analysis of traveling waves, singularity formation, geometric flows, and mathematical modeling in physiology. More recently, his work has expanded into systems biology including glycolysis, optimization in metabolic pathways, and machine learning applications. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between pure mathematical analysis and practical applications across physics, engineering, and biological sciences. Dr. Hulshof is an active participant in the academic community, having served as a local organizer for the "Problems in Operator Theory" conference held in October 2022 at VU University Amsterdam, which honored Professor André Ran on the occasion of his becoming Professor Emeritus. He is also a supporter of Bio Bob and Franks' lab, indicating strong collaborative relationships with biological research groups. While specific scientific awards are not detailed in the available information, Dr. Hulshof's extensive research portfolio, conference organization activities, and supervisory role suggest significant recognition within his fields of expertise. His work bridges theoretical mathematical concepts with real-world applications, particularly in industrial and medical contexts as noted in his research interests covering mathematics and industry, medical applications, and virus control.

Erik Frijlinkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pharmaceutical Technology
• Drug Delivery Systems
• Inhalation Therapy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Erik Frijlink is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy at the University of Groningen, a position he has held since 1998. Prior to his academic career, he served as head of the Pharmaceutical Development department at Solvay Pharmaceuticals. His research focuses on advanced drug delivery technologies, particularly inhalation therapy and powder formulations, with significant impact on patient care through innovations like the Novolizer powder inhalator. Professor Frijlink's research interests span multiple areas of pharmaceutical technology with a particular emphasis on pulmonary drug delivery systems. His work has led to the development of the Novolizer inhaler, which is currently used by at least 600,000 patients worldwide (approaching one million), demonstrating the real-world impact of his research. He leads an international consortium of twelve partners working on a universal flu vaccine, supported by a €6 million European Union grant. His research group is internationally prominent in the field of advanced drug administration technologies, with particular focus on dry powder inhalation, vaccine delivery, and targeted drug release systems for conditions like inflammatory bowel disease. Frijlink's extensive publication record shows a consistent focus on pharmaceutical formulation challenges, particularly in the areas of inhalation therapy, vaccine delivery, and targeted drug release. His recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates continued innovation in dry powder formulations, microneedle technology, and novel drug delivery approaches for conditions ranging from tuberculosis to Parkinson's disease. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges pharmaceutical sciences, respiratory medicine, and biomedical engineering. Professor Frijlink has received significant recognition for his work, including nomination for the Huibregtsen Prize in 2016, the Dr. Saal van Zwanenberg Honorary Prize, and the Utrecht University Award for Excellence in Pharmaceutical Research in 2015. The Huibregtsen Prize jury noted that "Frijlink's work is a textbook example of ground-breaking research that is also of great importance to society. He combines academic excellence with social relevance, while also being the inventor one of only a handful of discoveries by a Dutch university leading to a remarkable flow of patent-generated income." As principal investigator of major research grants, including the €6 million EU-funded universal flu vaccine project, Frijlink has demonstrated strong leadership in securing competitive research funding. His work has resulted in multiple patents and commercial applications, most notably the Novolizer inhaler technology. He collaborates extensively with researchers across disciplines and institutions, as evidenced by his co-authorship on papers spanning pharmaceutical sciences, respiratory medicine, and vaccine development. Professor Frijlink leads a research group at the University of Groningen focused on pharmaceutical technology and biopharmacy. His team works on several major projects including the universal flu vaccine consortium, development of novel inhalation therapies, and targeted drug delivery systems for inflammatory bowel disease. The group maintains strong connections with pharmaceutical industry partners and clinical researchers to ensure their work addresses real-world therapeutic challenges.

Lijia Tanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Behavioral Operations Management
• Auction Mechanisms
• Supply Chain Contracts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lijia Tan serves as an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) within the Department of Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences (IE&IS), specifically in the Operations, Planning, Accounting & Control (OPAC) capacity group. She maintains dual affiliations with the Eindhoven Artificial Intelligence Systems Institute (EAISI), contributing to both EAISI High Tech Systems and EAISI Foundational research groups. Dr. Tan earned her Ph.D. in Economics from Xiamen University in 2015, followed by a two-year postdoctoral position at the University of Cologne funded by Fritz Thyssen Stiftung. She then joined TU/e as a postdoctoral researcher in the OPAC group until 2019, with an interim position at Tianjin University before returning to TU/e as a faculty member in 2020. Her research centers on Behavioral Operations Management, where she employs laboratory experiments to investigate human decision-making in operational contexts. Key focus areas include auction mechanisms, supply chain contracts, decision-making under uncertainty, and the interaction between human planners and production planning systems. Her work bridges economics, operations research, and cognitive psychology to develop more realistic behavioral models for operational settings. Analysis of Dr. Tan's recent publications reveals a consistent methodological approach combining theoretical modeling with experimental validation across diverse operational contexts. Her research shows increasing attention to human-AI collaboration in Industry 5.0 settings, particularly examining how production planning systems can better accommodate human cognitive limitations while providing effective decision support. Dr. Tan teaches courses including Fundamentals of Financial and Management Accounting, International & Strategic Risk Management, and Integrated Financial and Operations Management. Her teaching reflects her interdisciplinary expertise spanning operations management, economics, and decision science. Based at Atlas 4.319, Dr. Tan actively contributes to multiple research initiatives at TU/e, particularly within the EAISI High Tech Systems and EAISI Foundational groups, where she applies her expertise in behavioral modeling and experimental methods to advance operations management research.

Bram De Moorمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Transportation Management
• Inventory Management
• Multi-Modal Supply Chains
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bram De Moor is an Assistant Professor in the Operations, Planning, Accounting & Control group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Department of Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences. His research focuses on transportation and inventory management, particularly in multi-modal, collaborative, and closed-loop supply chains. Education: B.Sc. (2018) and M.Sc. (2020) in Business Engineering from KU Leuven, Belgium; Ph.D. in Business Economics (2024) from KU Leuven's Research Center of Operations Management. His research applies advanced computational methods like deep reinforcement learning (DRL) to solve complex inventory control problems with multi-dimensional state and action spaces. He explores scalable solutions for practical implementation in sustainable logistics systems. Recent publications demonstrate novel approaches using continuous action representations in DRL, enabling faster training and handling of larger problem instances compared to discrete action methods. These studies bridge theoretical advancements with real-world supply chain applications. Bram is affiliated with the Operations Planning Acc. & Control group at TU/e, contributing to education through courses in Stochastic operations management and Circular service supply chain .