Dr. Erik Steur

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Erik Steur obtained his M.Sc. degree (cum laude) and Ph.D. degree from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in 2007 and 2011, respectively. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at TU/e, where he leads the Grip Complexity pillar at the Institute of Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS). Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Delft University of Technology from 2017 to 2019 and held postdoctoral research positions at TU/e from 2015 to 2017 and at KU Leuven from 2012 to 2015. His core expertise includes modeling and analyzing collective dynamics, with a specific focus on cluster synchronization and pattern generation in networked systems, as well as modeling reduction in chemical reaction networks. He has co-organized several international conferences and currently serves as an associate editor for Systems Control Letters and is a member of the advisory board for Communications Nonlinear Science Numerical Simulation.

Research Interests

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
Application Checklist
  • Certified copy of Bachelor's degree and transcript
  • Authenticated English/Dutch translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Two letters of reference
  • Summary of Bachelor thesis/dissertation
  • Concise course descriptions of relevant subjects
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of payment of application fee (EUR 100)
Specialization Notes

Specific departments like Industrial Design require a portfolio. Programs like Data Science and AI require a GRE-General test for certain international backgrounds.