Dr. Bart Van Arem

Professor

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Biography

Bart van Arem, a full professor in Transport Modelling at the Department of Transport and Planning at TU Delft since 2009, serves as Pro Vice Rector for Doctoral Affairs. He has been the head of the Transport & Planning department from 2010 to 2017 and directed the TU Delft Transport Institute from 2012 to 2021. His research focuses on the analysis and modelling implications of intelligent transportation systems, including automated, electric, and shared vehicles, investigating changes in driving behavior, traffic flows, and modal shifts in relation to road infrastructure and urban design. Van Arem chairs approximately 100 MSc theses annually and supervises a number of PhD candidates. His work emphasizes empirical validation in modelling and simulation, ensuring research aligns with real-world user experiences. He has received multiple awards for his contributions and continues to be an influential figure in transportation research.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Appointed full professor in Transport Modelling, overseeing innovative research in transport and mobility.

Awards

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Student Paper Runner-up Award

2023-09-28
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Crowding Valuation Urban Tram Bus Transportation based on Smart Card Data

2017-08-17

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.