Dr. Helianthe Kort

Professor

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Biography

Helianthe Kort is a Full Professor and Chair of the Building Lighting Research group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). Her areas of expertise include technology in medicine and health care, sanitary engineering, gerontechnology, and smart technology. She specializes in researching the impact of the built environment on health and the prevention of building-related symptoms and diseases, as well as fostering support for daily activities and participation. Her research focuses on searching for evidence that the built environment can realize a quality of life that promotes positive health for building users. The application domains of her work span a full healing environment from home and work to long-term care and hospitals. Helianthe obtained her PhD in Built Environment from TU/e and holds an MSc in Medical Biology from Utrecht University. She has served as a Full Professor and Chair of Technology Healthcare Innovations at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences for nearly 21 years. Additionally, she has been a Visiting Professor at the Centre for Technology Enabled Health Research at Coventry University and has conducted research visits in countries such as India, Taiwan, Brazil, and the USA. Her extensive involvement in healthcare research innovation includes roles in ZonMw and serving as an associate editor for the Gerontechnology journal. In June 2022, she co-authored a paper that received WILEY's Top downloaded article honor regarding indoor environmental conditions affecting academic achievement.

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
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  • 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

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