Dr. Cees Haringa

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cees Haringa is an Assistant Professor in the Bioprocess Engineering Group at Delft University of Technology. He holds both a BSc and MSc in Chemical Engineering from TU Delft and completed his PhD, with honors, focusing on CFD simulation of industrial fermentation systems. Haringa was awarded the inaugural DECHEMA industrial bioprocess award for his research contributions. His professional experience includes working as a CFD scientist at DSM Biotechnology Center from 2017 to 2020, where he applied his PhD knowledge in an industrial setting. His research interests are centered around understanding (industrial) bioprocesses from a microbial perspective, with a strong focus on optimizing fermentation processes through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. Haringa actively seeks to link industrial challenges with academic research and is passionate about teaching students, fostering connections between timely research topics and their education. Furthermore, he is dedicated to inclusion and sustainability in education, often incorporating digital twins and blended learning into his teaching practices. Originally from Terschelling, North Netherlands, Haringa is committed to creating sustainable processes in the industry and is open to discussions regarding research collaborations and educational concepts.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft

Teaching and researching in Bioprocess Engineering, focusing on industrial fermentation processes and computational fluid dynamics.

CFD Scientist

2017-01-01 — 2020-12-31

DSM Biotechnology Center • Delft

Applied CFD simulation knowledge to industrial practices in biotechnology.

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.