Powertrain Engineering Professors and Supervisors in Netherlands

Mauro Salazar is an Assistant Professor in the Control Systems Technology section of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), with co-affiliations at the Eindhoven AI Systems Institute (EAISI) in both Health and Mobility domains. He leads his own research group focused on optimization models and methods for systems and control. His educational background includes: B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zürich (2012, 2015) Master thesis conducted at EPFL's Automatic Control Lab Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zürich (2019) in collaboration with Ferrari Formula 1 Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford University's Autonomous Systems Lab (2019-2020) Salazar's research centers on optimization models for multi-scale cyber-socio-technical systems with applications spanning mobility systems, pandemic response, and material design. His work bridges theoretical optimization with practical implementation, particularly in sustainable mobility solutions where he develops methods for optimal design and operation of transportation systems from single vehicles to entire networks. He investigates mesoscopic user behavior modeling and designs incentive schemes to align individual and system-level objectives in transportation networks. His recent publications (2025) demonstrate a strong focus on sustainable mobility systems, with recurring themes in electric vehicle fleet management, battery degradation modeling, ride-pooling algorithms, and energy management for transportation electrification. His work spans multiple disciplines including automotive engineering, control systems, energy management, and public health, characterized by rigorous mathematical optimization approaches applied to real-world challenges. His scientific recognitions include: Two ETH Medals (for Master's and PhD theses) Best Student Paper awards at ITS 2018 and ECC 2022 Best Teacher Award (2021) Nomination for TU/e Young Researcher Award (2022) Salazar actively advises research projects and secured funding through the Dutch Research Council's NEON project (Crossover research program, Grant 17628). His teaching portfolio includes Optimal Control and Reinforcement Learning, Engineering Optimization, and Advanced Full-Electric and Hybrid Powertrain Design. He leads the 'Group Salazar' within the Control Systems Technology section and contributes to EAISI Health and Mobility initiatives.

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Delft University of TechnologyNetherlands

Prof. Leo Veldhuis serves as Full Professor of Flight Performance and Propulsion (FPP) at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Delft University of Technology. His research focuses on developing sustainable aviation solutions through improved aircraft aerodynamics and propulsion systems integration. Veldhuis leads multiple European research projects aimed at reducing aviation's environmental impact through innovative aircraft design approaches. His primary research interests include aircraft aerodynamics, propulsion systems, sustainable aviation, electric flight, hybrid propulsion, distributed propulsion, and novel aircraft design. Veldhuis has specialized expertise in propeller propulsion systems, having conducted PhD research on propellers and propeller-wing interaction. He advocates for a transition toward electric and hybrid propulsion systems, recognizing both the potential and challenges of battery technology for aviation applications. His work addresses the critical need for more energy-efficient aircraft designs as the aviation sector continues to grow at approximately 5% annually worldwide. Veldhuis and his team are actively engaged in three major projects focusing on hybrid and electric propulsion systems. His research explores distributed propulsion concepts where electric engines are strategically placed across the aircraft rather than using traditional jet engines mounted on wings. He also investigates the resurgence of propeller propulsion, which offers approximately 30% better fuel efficiency compared to jet propulsion. Veldhuis collaborates extensively with industry partners including Royal NLR (Netherlands Aerospace Centre), Airbus, and companies developing small electric aircraft. Veldhuis has contributed to significant national initiatives, including the Dutch government's action plan on hybrid electric flying. He maintains an active research agenda examining the entire spectrum of sustainable aviation solutions, from technological innovations to policy recommendations. His work recognizes that technological developments alone cannot keep pace with aviation's growth, advocating for a broader societal approach to mobility that considers when and why air travel is necessary.

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