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Program

13:30 - 13:45 Opening  - Silvia Lenaerts, rector magnificus of ¹û¶³´«Ã½

13:45 - 14:15 Inspiration talk  - Philip de Goey 'The Iron Power Cycle' 

14:15 - 15:00 ME industrial collaboration and innovation pitches  

15:00 - 16:00 Poster/booth exhibitions + coffee break  

16:00 - 17:00 ME Startup stories  

17:00 - 18:30 Valorization support, outreach, and an alumnus perspective
18:30 - 20:00 Dinner + mixer session + continued poster/booth exhibitions  

20:00 - 21:00 Entertaining interview with Martin van den Brink (ASML) 

Introduction 

A key aim of Eindhoven University of Technology and the department of Mechanical Engineering is to create impact through the innovations resulting from our research. An important route to achieve this, is through valorization by collaborating with industrial partners and, increasingly, by the founding of startup companies spinning off from our research – linking our (fundamental) research to practical applications for the real world. 

To acknowledge the importance of innovation and valorization, the Mechanical Engineering department hosts its first annual ‘Innovation Day’, dedicated to showcasing how our research creates and fosters societal and industrial impact. You’ll hear stimulating talks about start-ups, industrial collaborations, and practical tips and tricks for achieving valorization. You can also explore posters, visit booths, and connect with others during networking sessions. 

The event starts at 13:30 and will end at 21:00, including dinner, and will take place in the Blauwe Zaal (plenary talks) and the Senaatszaal (booths, posters). In the evening, you’ll be inspired by a dynamic interview session with a special guest from outside the university. The event is open to all professors, PhD students, postdocs, supporting staff and technicians from Mechanical Engineering, as well as invitees from outside the department. 

More information about the Program 

13:30 - 13:45 Opening  - Silvia Lenaerts, rector magnificus of ¹û¶³´«Ã½

13:45 - 14:15 Inspiration talk  - Philip de Goey 'The Iron Power Cycle' 

10 years ago, Jeff Berthorson (McGill) and Philip de Goey (¹û¶³´«Ã½) became convinced that metal powders could be developed as very promising carriers of sustainable energy. Over the years, the efforts of both academics created an important new movement worldwide,since it has become clear that metal powders can be used as CO2-fee, clean, safe, compact, circular and affordable green fuels. As such, Iron powder has will become one of the most important c andidates for safe and compac large-scale seasonal storage. Philip not only established a new & strong research group with a lot of young talent at ¹û¶³´«Ã½, but he also stimulated the foundation of student team SOLID, while he also founded Metalot foundation which was not only key to bring this technology to market by organising upscaling technology in size and TRL level. Two strong start-ups, Rift and Iron+ were formed as a result of these efforts and projects, while more are expected to be founded in coming years. In 10 years, the Iron Power Cycle is being investigated and developed at many levels and places worldwide with around 10 start-ups and counting. 

Philip de Goey is Full Professor in the Power & Flow section at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ and was dean of the Department of Mechanical Engineering from 2011 to 2022. Philip studied Theoretical Physics at Radboud University, Nijmegen and received his PhD from the Department of Physics of the ¹û¶³´«Ã½. Philip has (co-)authored over 400 scientific publications. He was one of the leaders within the international scientific Combustion Institute, was appointed as fellow of the Combustion Institute in 2017 and for his achievements, he received the prestigious Simon Stevin Meester Award 2010. In 2019 he received a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant on Metal Fuels and in 2023 an ERC PoC grant. Prof. de Goey is active and well-known for numerical and experimental research in the field of combustion science and technology.  

14:15 - 15:00 ME industrial collaboration and innovation pitches  

8 pitches (5 min)  

Emma Moonen 

Discretised microfluidics for noninvasive health monitoring using sweat sensing 

Emma Moonen obtained her BSc. (2017) and MSc. (2019) in Mechanical Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology. She started as a PhD candidate in the Microsystems group of Prof. Jaap den Toonder in December 2019. Her PhD project was part of the Sentinel project which aims to develop a hybrid patch for early warning. In March 2024 she received her PhD cum laude. Currently, she has a position as Postdoc funded by a Faculty of Impact grant from the NWO. The Faculty of Impact is a 2-year, national program that aims to turn breakthrough science into a business. 

Max van Meer and Max van Haren 

Intelligent Control Systems: Bridging Academia and Industry in IMOCO4.E

and are PhD candidates contributing to the European Commission IMOCO4.E project, a large-scale collaboration with 45 academic and industrial partners. Their work highlights how university-driven innovation in intelligent motion control and mechatronic systems is directly contributing to next-generation industrial technologies, strengthening the link between research and real-world applications. 

Tom van Sluijs 

A diffuse-interface Navier-Stokes-Cahn-Hilliard method for multiphase flow 

is  a fourth year PhD student interested in physical and numerical modelling. I’m involved in the bachelor course Computational Mechanics and my research project is part of a collaboration with Canon Production Printing. In my project I develop a Navier-Stokes-Cahn-Hilliard model in a diffuse interface framework. This model aims to describe the dynamics of binary-fluid surfactant mixtures. 

Noud Schoenmakers 

Understanding the micromechanics and reliability of lead-free interconnects in power packaging 

Noud did his bachelor and master at the Eindhoven University of Technology and graduated for both in Mechanical Engineering where he specialized in Material Science (MoM). He continued his graduation project on sintered silver as a PhD candidate at CITC (Chip Integration Technology Center) in Nijmegen. His project involves understanding the micromechanics and reliability of lead-free interconnects designed for power packaging. 

Manaswini Gowtham V 

The potential of Single cell proteins (SCPs) as foam stabilizers : Insights from the thin film balance (TFB) technique 

is doctoral candidate in the Processing and Performance of Materials section. She obtained her MSc from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, in Chemical Engineering. She is carrying out a PhD project in which she explores the potential of single-cell proteins extracted from biomass sources - such as brewer’s yeast, as foam stabilizers in food applications. By investigating proteins with varying compositions and purities, the research aims to elucidate the mechanisms underlying their foam-stabilizing properties. 

Eke Suichies 

AMBER: Advancements in Behavioral Autonomy for Medical Robots 

is a PhD candidate in Robotics, collaborating with Philips to advance behavioral autonomy in medical systems. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Technology and a Master's degree in Systems and Control, Eke Suichies combines interdisciplinary expertise to innovate in the field of medical robotics. 

Lars van de Kamp 

AI in closed-loop Respiratory Systems 

Lars van de Kamp is a fourth-year Doctoral Candidate in the Dynamics and Control (D&C) group at the Eindhoven University of Technology (¹û¶³´«Ã½), within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on system identification, interpretable AI techniques, and control systems, particularly in the context of mechanical ventilation. The primary goal of his work is to develop closed-loop respiratory systems that reduce the workload on healthcare providers and enhance patient comfort. This research is conducted in collaboration with Demcon. 

Ding Ge 

A Novel Direct Electrochemical Reduction Technology for Iron Production 

is currently a second year PhD candidate. Ding’s research focuses on the electrochemical reduction mechanism of iron oxide powder in low-temperature alkaline electrolytes. Additionally, Ding has been working on the development of an experimental setup for the continuous electrochemical reduction of iron oxide to iron, aiming to support future industrial applications.       

15:00 - 16:00 Poster/booth exhibitions + coffee break  

16:00 - 17:00 ME Startup stories  

ARTIC - Laure van der Sanden 

ARTIC Technologies B.V. is a spinoff from ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s Microsystems group, developing nature-inspired solutions for precise, contactless fluid control at the microscale. Based on Magnetic Artificial Cilia, our technology powers next-generation applications in life sciences and green tech—starting with a user-friendly micropump platform for Organ-on-a-Chip. We are passionate about translating fluid manipulation technologies from the lab into real-world solutions, advancing innovations that enable both people and the planet to thrive. 

Laure van der Sanden is co-founder and CEO of ARTIC Technologies. She has a background in Mechanical Engineering, with a specialization in Sustainable Energy Technology, and Innovation Sciences at the ¹û¶³´«Ã½. Laure has been passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation ever since starting a student team at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ innovation Space during her bachelor’s. Her interest in business grew further when she took on a role in the business collaboration team there to set up student projects with companies of various sizes. She has a strong curiosity for new technologies and a drive to make a positive impact on society, especially on sustainability level. 

Preceyes (tbd)

AMBEE - Willem-Jan Lamers

Ambee's mission is to relieve healthcare professionals from their non-patient-centric tasks, like retrieving medication from the pharmacy or bringing lab samples to the lab, so that they can focus on what matters most: patient care. Heavily inspired by research done at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ ME, CST/RBT and KU Leuven, Ambee develops a unique mobile robotics systems that traverse complete hospitals. Based on principles of human cognition, Ambee's robots understand and anticipate the changes in the world around the robot, enabling them to navigate highly dynamic environments. 

Willem-Jan Lamers (MSc. Mechanical Engineering ¹û¶³´«Ã½ 2008) is a serial entrepreneur in robotics. His previous company, Accerion, focused on a novel mobile robot localization technology, was recently sold to Sick AG. Driven by a strong curiosity to understand the market, he focuses on building great teams, and achieving the perfect product-market-fit. He is also active as a valorisation officer at Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems Technology group, and Imec.istart, where he coaches people in building their start-ups. 

17:00 - 18:30 Valorization support, outreach, and an alumnus perspective   

• Valorization support at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ 

• Outreach 

• An alumnus perspective 

18:30 - 20:00 Dinner + mixer session + continued poster/booth exhibitions  

20:00 - 21:00 Entertaining interview with: Martin van den Brink (ASML)