Dr. Melvin Drent

Associate Professor

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Biography

Melvin Drent is an Associate Professor of Operations Management in the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management at Tilburg University. He previously held the position of Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology. His research focuses on decision-making under uncertainty, with a particular emphasis on data-driven approaches to supply chain management, manufacturing operations, and healthcare. Dr. Drent's work involves close collaboration with industry partners, and he was awarded an early career Veni grant from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research, which provided additional funding from Dinalog to support innovations in logistics and supply chain management. In addition to his research, he is passionate about teaching and has been recognized for his commitment to education, earning the title of Master Teacher at Eindhoven University of Technology in 2024.

Research Interests

Courses

Supply Chain Management

Requirements for Tilburg University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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:22
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in Law or relevant field Proficiency in English
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID card
  • Official Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's Diploma (or graduation statement)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • English proficiency test results
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for LLM programs in Law and Technology, International Law, and Public Law.