Dr. Maarten Steinbuch

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Biography

Maarten Steinbuch is a Distinguished University Professor of Systems Control at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research covers automotive engineering with a focus on connected cars and clean vehicles, as well as mechatronics, motion control, and fusion plasma control. Steinbuch has made significant contributions to the design and control of motion systems, robotics, and automotive powertrains. His research group has received high excellence ratings and is recognized for its principles in mechanical design of high-tech systems for low-cost manufacturing. Known for his work in advanced motion control and robotics for high-precision surgery, he has developed techniques to accommodate reference disturbance-induced errors through repetitive control and iterative learning. Steinbuch has published extensively with over 4290 citations, and his influence in technology has made him a notable advocate for electric vehicles. He has been awarded several distinctions, including IEEE Fellow and the highest Dutch scientific award, Simon Stevin Meester. Steinbuch has also served as Editor-in-Chief for the IFAC Mechatronics journal and is involved in multiple advisory and board roles across various technology and research initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished University Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, NL

Leads research initiatives in Systems Control and oversees the Control Systems Technology group.

Scientific Director

2014-01-01 — 2020-01-01

TU/e High Tech Systems Center • Eindhoven, NL

Directed scientific research and collaboration in high-tech system innovations.

Full Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

Control Systems Technology group, Department of Mechanical Engineering • Eindhoven, NL

Served as a full professor focusing on control systems and their applications.

Awards

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Best-Teacher Award

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KIVI Academic Society Award

2015-01-01
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Simon Stevin Meester

2016-01-01

Patents

Innovative Techniques in Motion Control

9 patents

Developed various techniques that improve motion control in robotics.

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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

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