• MSc Applied Mathematics and Mechanics - Eindhoven University of Technology
• PhD Mathematics and Physical Sciences - Leiden University
• Master Business Management (MBA) - Twente University, TSM Business School

Experience

• Research Manager Vehicle Dynamics, TNO - Automotive (1988 - 2000)
• Manager Delft Vehicle Research partnership (together with prof. H.B. Pacejka), between TNO -and Delft University, including launch Delft-Tyre software and development SWIFT dynamic tyre models (1990 - 2002)
• Professor in Vehicle Technology, Delft University of Technology (1998 - 2002)
• Professor in Mobility Technology, HAN University of Applied Sciences (2002 - 2021)
• Director HAN Automotive, HAN University of Applied Sciences (2014 - 2018)
• Owner PAVONODUM, since July 2021

Main interests and working area

• Vehicle dynamics and smart vehicle control
• Tyre behaviour, modelling and performance assessment
• Driver modelling and workload assessment
• Heavy goods vehicle performance with emphasis on greening (hybrid propulsion) and high capacity combinations
• Application of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in system identification and improved vehicle performance