Dr. Devrim Yazan

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Biography

Devrim Yazan is a Full Professor at the University of Twente, specializing in Industrial Engineering and Management. He holds a PhD in Innovation Management and Product Development. His research focuses on sustainable supply chain management within a circular economy context, with a particular emphasis on industrial symbiosis networks and sustainable business models. He has expertise in bio-based economy, renewable energy, and circular construction ecosystems. Professor Yazan chairs the Resilience Theme at the Faculty of Behavioral, Management and Social Sciences and is the founder of the Sustainable Resilient Circular Economy Laboratory (SRC Lab) and the Circular Economy Platform Twente (CEP Twente). His research has been supported by multiple grants, including a significant Horizon Europe project worth €23.5 million aimed at promoting sustainable circular economy transitions. Professor Yazan has published extensively and engages interdisciplinary research that addresses the challenges of industrial, rural, and urban symbiosis related to the circular economy. He has played a pivotal role in developing decision support tools and models using methodologies such as game theory and agent-based modeling, contributing to a smart, sustainable, and resilient industry. He is actively involved in projects fostering community engagement and the application of circularity practices at a regional scale in Overijssel.

Research Interests

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
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  • 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.