Dr. Dave Krop

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dave Krop is a full-time Assistant Professor in the Electromechanics Power Electronics group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research interests include modeling, magnetic motors, advanced actuator designs, and contactless energy transfer in electromagnetic devices. Krop patented a linear motor for contactless energy transfer in 2013 and has authored or co-authored 15 conference papers, 3 academic journal articles, and 1 book. Krop earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering in 2004 and his MSc in Electrical Engineering in 2007, followed by a Ph.D. in Electromechanics and Electromagnetics in 2013, all from Eindhoven University of Technology. Before joining TU/e as a full-time Assistant Professor in January 2018, he worked as a Research Development Engineer at Punch Powertrain in Belgium and Vostermans Ventilation.

Research Interests

Modeling Magnetic Motors Advanced Actuator Designs Contactless Energy Transfer

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
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  • Proof of English proficiency
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  • Concise course descriptions of relevant subjects
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