Dr. Erwin Hofman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Erwin Hofman is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente, specializing in Platform Innovation and strategic roadmapping. He has obtained a master's degree in Industrial Engineering Management and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Twente. He has served as a visiting scholar at institutions such as New York University, Northeastern University, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City in the United States. Hofman combines qualitative and quantitative research methods, focusing on Industry 4.0 and the development of modular products and services. His research appears in top academic journals including Research Policy, Journal of Product Innovation Management, and Technology Forecasting and Social Change. In addition to his academic work, Hofman consults for various companies ranging from startups to Fortune 100 corporations, as well as governmental agencies. He teaches organization theory and design, as well as innovation management to executive MBA students.

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
  • Transcript of records
  • 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.