Dr. Mariëlle Aarts

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mariëlle Aarts is an Assistant Professor in the Department of the Built Environment at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). She specializes in Light and Lighting, particularly concerning human interactions within the built environment. Mariëlle conducts research focusing on daylight, electrical lighting, and their effects on wellbeing, comfort, and energy consumption in various settings. Her work includes the study of lighting's impact on the elderly and developing solutions that specifically address their needs. She is also interested in applying light treatment for affective disorders in medical facilities, contributing to a growing field seeking to understand how light conditions can transform health and wellbeing. Additionally, Mariëlle holds a leadership role as Chairman of the Board of the Light Health Research Foundation at TU/e, where she works to promote awareness about the influence of light on human health and fosters collaboration between researchers and stakeholders in this area.

Research Interests

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.