Dr. Alex Alblas

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alex Alblas is an Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology in the School of Industrial Engineering, specializing in Accelerating Innovation and Organizational Learning Processes within the Innovation, Technology Entrepreneurship & Marketing (ITEM) group. His research is centered on understanding and optimizing organizational learning and knowledge flows that facilitate the acceleration of innovation. This encompasses enhancing product and process innovation performance by gaining experience in launching new products. Alblas emphasizes the importance of how organizations learn, adapt, and respond to changing market conditions and global challenges in a timely manner. His work includes investigating operational innovation practices that lead to improved performance. Notably, he is the principal investigator of a significant industry-funded research project focusing on product development and manufacturing practices to enhance project efficiency. He holds a PhD in Innovation Management from the University of Groningen and has previously worked as a Process Improvement Specialist at ASML. His efforts have involved developing sustainability metrics within new product development projects and advising companies in the deep-tech sector, including notable firms such as NXP and TomTom.

Research Interests

Experience

Process Improvement Specialist

— Present

ASML • Not Provided

Involved in challenging projects focused on the learning curve improvement in new product introduction phases.

Researcher Advisor

— Present

University of Groningen • Not Provided

Worked on the 'Deployment Sustainability Metrics (DoSyM)' project which aimed to address the challenges companies face in integrating sustainability metrics into new product development.

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.