Dr. Angèle Reinders

Associate Professor

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Biography

Angèle Reinders is an Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology focusing on the design of sustainable energy systems. Her research aims to optimize the use and integration of sustainable energy technologies within products, buildings, and local infrastructures. She engages in design-driven research that emphasizes improving designs for sustainable energy systems, utilizing simulation, prototyping, and testing methods. With a robust background in experimental physics and a doctoral degree in chemistry, Reinders has extensive experience in trans-disciplinary research, exploring energy technologies and their environmental impacts. She has held various prestigious positions, including Director of Solliance and a part-time professorship at TU/e. Her contributions to the field of solar photovoltaics are significant, evidenced by co-founding the Journal of Photovoltaics and receiving the PVSC Napkin Award. Reinders has also collaborated with numerous organizations and universities globally on design-driven research projects that explore innovative applications of photovoltaic technologies in mobility and building contexts. She is passionate about combining technical research with socio-economic perspectives to create user-friendly sustainable energy solutions. Her recent work includes projects on luminescent solar concentrators and the development of solar-powered mobility solutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Focusing on design-driven research in sustainable energy technologies.

Director

— Present

Solliance • Netherlands

Leading research initiatives in solar energy technologies.

Full Professor

— Present

TU Delft • Delft, Netherlands

Conducted research in energy-efficient design.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Twente • Enschede, Netherlands

Focused on integrating energy technologies in design processes.

Awards

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PVSC Napkin Award

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.