Dr. Just Herder

Professor

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Biography

J.L. Herder is a full professor of Interactive Mechanisms in Mechatronics and the Head of the Department of Precision and Microsystems Engineering at Delft University of Technology. He has published widely in international peer-reviewed journals and conferences and has received several international awards, including being an ASME fellow. Herder's research focuses on mechanisms, stiffness, motion springs, and compliant mechanisms. He holds over a dozen international patents, and his efforts have led to the emergence of seven start-up companies based on his research. He has held visiting positions at Laval University in Canada and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the USA as a Fulbright Visiting Scholar. Herder's educational contributions span various courses such as Statica, Compliant Mechanisms, and Precision Mechanism Design.

Research Interests

Awards

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Professor Excellence award |Leermeesterprijs

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Compliant Mechanisms Award

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Mechanisms Robotics Paper Award

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.