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PhD Researcher Addresses Power Quality Challenges in Electric Vehicle Charging

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) Tim Slangen, a PhD researcher at the TU/e Department of Electrical Engineering, has conducted extensive research on the phenomenon of supraharmonic disturbances related to electric vehicle (EV) charging. Supraharmonics are waveform distortions in voltage and current occurring at … Read the full press release

TU/e Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in Early Esophageal Cancer Detection Using AI

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have made a significant breakthrough in the early detection of esophageal cancer through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Over a decade of research led by Fons van der Sommen has … Read the full press release

Four New Members Join TU/e Young Academy of Engineering to Foster Collaboration and Innovation

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) The TU/e Young Academy of Engineering (EYAE) has welcomed four new members who will serve a four-year term, contributing to the advancement of knowledge exchange, research funding, and closer collaborations between industry and the university. The new members … Read the full press release

EWUU Alliance Strengthens Collaboration with New Scientific Directors and Director of Education

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, September 2023

(IN BRIEF) The alliance of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Utrecht University (UU), and UMC Utrecht (EWUU) has appointed two Scientific Directors and a Director of EWUU Education to enhance collaboration among the institutions. Ines … Read the full press release

Iron Powder Research Receives €900,000 Funding for Green Energy Storage

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, September 2023

(IN BRIEF) Research into the potential of iron powder as an energy carrier on an industrial scale has received €900,000 in funding from science financier NWO and various organizations. The project, known as CIRCL (Closing the Iron Reduction-Combustion Loop), involves … Read the full press release

New Names Revealed for Vestide/Woonbedrijf’s Student Housing Buildings on TU/e Campus

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, September 2023

(IN BRIEF) The names of three new student housing buildings, comprising a total of 735 units on the TU/e campus, have been unveiled by Roy Beijnsberger, General Director/Board Member of Woonbedrijf, and Robert-Jan Smits, President of the TU/e Executive Board. … Read the full press release

New Students Embark on Dynamic Introduction Week at TU Eindhoven, Fostering Campus Engagement

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, August 2023

(IN BRIEF) The 2023 introduction week for new students at TU Eindhoven commenced on August 21, led by rector magnificus Silvia Lenaerts. Unlike the previous year, both bachelor and master students will participate together in a comprehensive program that includes … Read the full press release

René Janssen, a professor at TU/e, Receives ERC Advanced Grant for High-Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cell Research

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, August 2023

(IN BRIEF) René Janssen, a professor in the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry and Applied Physics at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), has been granted a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant of three million euros for his innovative research on … Read the full press release

TU/e Researchers Awarded NWO Veni Grants for Innovative Studies in Diverse Fields

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, August 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded Veni grants to seven early-stage researchers from the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). The recipients include researchers working on topics like creating fake sticky cells to study cell motion, developing security … Read the full press release

SMART Photonics, Former TU/e Spin-off, Secures €100 Million in Funding to Lead Next-Gen Chip Manufacturing in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) SMART Photonics, a scale-up company and former TU/e spin-off, has successfully raised an additional €100 million in funding from a group of strategic industry players and financial institutions. The funding round includes semiconductor industry leaders ASML, NXP, and … Read the full press release

Professor Frank Baaijens Receives Huiskes Medal for Pioneering Contributions in Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) Professor Frank Baaijens from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) has been awarded the prestigious Huiskes Medal for his remarkable contributions to the field of Biomechanics. Baaijens’ innovative research and application of biomechanics have led to groundbreaking developments in … Read the full press release

EU Extends Funding for EuroTeQ Engineering University Alliance Until 2027

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European university alliance, EuroTeQ, has secured funding from the EU until 2027 to continue its joint training of engineers. Led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), EuroTeQ aims to enhance collaboration among eight universities in the … Read the full press release

Multi-Omics Research Reveals Surprising Protein’s Role in Prostate Cancer Treatment Resistance

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) Simon Linder, a PhD candidate, conducted multi-omics research to understand how tumor cells adapt to hormonal therapies in prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is hormone-dependent, and although hormonal therapy is initially effective, cancer cells eventually become resistant to it. … Read the full press release

RIFT’s Green Heating Solution Passes First Test, Secures Funding for Further Development

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) RIFT, a spin-off from TU/e’s student team SOLID, has achieved a major milestone by successfully testing its Iron Fuel Technology. The test involved heating 500 homes in Helmond without any CO2 emissions. RIFT’s innovative technology burns iron powder … Read the full press release

Breakthrough in Steel Research Could Revolutionize Car Manufacturing

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) Tijmen Vermeij, a researcher from Eindhoven University of Technology, has developed new measurement methods to aid the development of stronger, more durable, and lighter steel. His research is focused on multi-phase steels, which have complex microstructures that make … Read the full press release

ASML and TU/e to jointly develop new cleanroom space for academic research

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) ASML and Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have agreed to jointly develop a 10-year strategic research plan in plasma physics, artificial intelligence, mechatronics and semiconductor lithography. Both parties will invest equally in the joint programme, which will create … Read the full press release