Dr. Jan Fransoo

Professor

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Biography

Professor Jan Fransoo's research focuses on operations, logistics, and supply chain management, particularly in decision-making in the retail, chemical, food, and pharmaceutical transport industries. His current research particularly emphasizes retail distribution channel management, developing markets, intermodal container transport, and the sustainability of supply chains. He has authored over 130 academic journal articles and book chapters in prestigious journals such as Management Science, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, and Operations Research. He has served as Associate Editor for several academic journals and has been influential in the realm of supply chain management through his founding role at Dinalog, a Dutch institute for advanced logistics. Throughout his career, he has consulted for organizations such as the World Bank, and has held visiting appointments at prominent institutions including Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He also co-founded the MSc program in Operations Management & Logistics at Eindhoven University, where he previously served as Dean of the Graduate School. His academic journey began at Tilburg University's School of Economics and Management, where he served as a full professor of Operations Logistics Management.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven

Professor of Operations Logistics Management, involved in extensive research and educational initiatives in operations management.

Dean

— Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven

Served as Dean of the University's Graduate School, overseeing academic governance and educational innovation.

Visiting Professor

— Present

Various Institutions including Stanford University and MIT • Various

Held multiple visiting appointments at prestigious universities across the globe.

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.