- 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 Data Science (machine learning, sliding mode control and observation, Kalman, ...) in state/system identification and improved vehicle performance