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Professor Dr. Ad Kleingeld

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ad Kleingeld is an assistant professor in the Human Performance Management (HPM) group at the Faculty of Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research interests focus on work motivation broadly, with a particular emphasis on goal-setting and feedback interventions to enhance the performance of individuals and teams. Notably, he conducted a meta-analysis on the effects of goal setting on group performance, demonstrating expertise in productivity measurement enhancement (ProMES) methods and their practical applications of key theories in organizational psychology. His research also explores the impact of personality and goal orientations on subconscious goals and performance. Recently, his work has shifted towards identifying predictors of academic success among STEM university students. He emphasizes the importance of challenging goals and specific feedback for effective management of performance, advocating for the necessity of valid and controllable performance measures.

Research Interests

Work Motivation Goal-Setting Feedback Interventions Performance Enhancement Academic Success

Experience

Assistant Professor

1994-01-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven

Teaching courses in Work & Organizational Psychology and supervising student projects at bachelor’s and master’s levels for over 20 years.

Requirements for Eindhoven University of Technology

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:65
Reading
Required:65
Writing
Required:65
Speaking
Required:65
Overall
Required:70

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline Specific subject knowledge related to the chosen program (e.g., Calculus, Linear Algebra) Maximum 15 ECTS deficiency for international applicants

Application Checklist

  • Certified copy of Bachelor's degree and transcript
  • Authenticated English/Dutch translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Two letters of reference
  • Summary of Bachelor thesis/dissertation
  • Concise course descriptions of relevant subjects
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of payment of application fee (EUR 100)

Specialization Notes

Specific departments like Industrial Design require a portfolio. Programs like Data Science and AI require a GRE-General test for certain international backgrounds.