Dr. Arvid Keemink

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Arvid Keemink received his Master’s degree (cum laude) in Mechatronics and a PhD focused on human power augmentation systems interaction control. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Twente, where he specializes in Biomechatronics and Biorobotics. His primary research interests lie in the development and optimization of control methods for human-robot combinations designed to support upper- and lower-extremity functionalities. His work particularly centers around control of exoskeletons, which assist human movements including walking and balancing for individuals with movement deficits. His research encompasses optimization-based control, which integrates concepts from machine learning, optimal motion planning, and model predictive control, alongside an understanding of human neuromechanics. This multidisciplinary expertise underlines his contributions to fields such as Medicine, Dentistry, Robotic Engineering, and Computer Science.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

University of Twente • Enschede, Netherlands

Teaching and conducting research in the fields of Biomechatronics and Biorobotics, focusing on control methods for exoskeletons.

Courses

Master Systems Control Master Mechanical Engineering Bachelor Biomedical Engineering Master Biomedical Engineering Master Robotics

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
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
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Copy of diploma
  • Motivation letter
  • Resume (Europass format)
  • Course descriptions of relevant courses
  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.