Dr. Loe Feijs

Professor

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Biography

Loe Feijs is a Full Professor emeritus in Industrial Design at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on incorporating advanced technical understanding with industrial design practices, emphasizing the power of computation, sensing, and connectivity. Feijs's team develops innovative demonstrators that blend creative programming, electronics, and machine learning with aesthetics. The goal is to enable designers to fluently integrate contemporary engineering concepts in their designs. His group collaborates with research hospitals and strategic partners globally to bridge the gap between formal engineering approaches and the creative demands of modern industrial design. With extensive experience in telecommunications, formal design methods, and software testing, Feijs has developed significant architectural schemes, including RPA (Relation Partition Algebra), used by major organizations such as Philips and NASA. He currently supervises around 15 PhD students and has research interests in generative design, unobtrusive monitoring of bio-feedback, and the ergonomics of design.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1994-01-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven

Joined as a professor initially in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and later in the Industrial Design department.

Vice-dean

2001-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Department of Industrial Design, TU/e • Eindhoven

Served as vice-dean of the newly founded Department of Industrial Design.

Guest Researcher

— Present

CSELT, Italy • Italy

Engaged in a research stint before working as a software developer at Philips.

Software Developer

— Present

Philips Telecommunication Industry • Eindhoven

Worked on embedded systems for digital telephone exchanges.

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.