Dr. Jaime Bonnin Roca

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jaime Bonnin Roca is an Assistant Professor in the Innovation, Technology Entrepreneurship & Marketing (ITEM) group at the School of Industrial Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology. His research focuses on how public and private organizations respond to uncertainty in adopting emerging technologies, with a particular emphasis on advanced manufacturing. His analyses explore the balance between safety and innovation in the introduction of immature technologies, especially in highly regulated environments. A key question he addresses is how to introduce enough flexibility in institutional frameworks and investment plans to keep pace with the unexpected consequences of rapid technical change. Jaime employs both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including simulation and optimization, to answer these questions. He is currently involved in research projects related to Industry 4.0, smart cities, and blockchain technologies. Jaime teaches a Master course in Entrepreneurial Finance and is preparing a new bachelor course on Technology Forecasting.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

— Present

Institute of Manufacturing, University of Cambridge •

Test Validation Engineer

— Present

European Space Agency •

Courses

Entrepreneurial Finance Technology Forecasting

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.