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Looking back on MomenTUm 2023
On September 28 and 29, we celebrated the academic ceremony of the year with all of our bachelor’s graduates and the best teachers of 2023.

'Dealing with uncertainty, that’s what we want to teach our students'

The future of AI: “We ourselves will decide the role of systems”
Wijnand IJsselsteijn about the interaction between human and AI model

Optimizing Semiconductor Manufacturing with Data-Driven Modelling
Patrick Deenen’s PhD Research brings new solutions on efficiency and productivity

Pascale Le Blanc emphasizes human added value in introducing robots to the workplace
Cooperation between man and machine is crucial.
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Marieke van der Hoeven becomes managing director and Fred Langerak vice dean at Department IE&IS
Appointments bring departmental board back to full strength.

DASLOCA project improves Air Force service logistics
Advanced mathematical models and software tools will allow for predictable maintenance and spare parts management

Geert-Jan van Houtum is new dean of Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences
New dean aims on increase of student numbers and elaboration of the department’s research themes as main goals.

NWO funds research on collaboration in circular agriculture missions
Research into new forms of collaboration to promote innovation.

Valuing employee talents
Haiko Jessurun defended his PhD thesis at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences on August 29th.
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‘It's only when students work with the material that it sticks’
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Veni-grants for seven TU/e researchers
3D printing of buildings, quantum communication security, AI in education, and models to study aneurysms among the topics to receive NWO…