Dr. Michel Speetjens

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michel Speetjens is an Associate Professor in Energy Technology at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His key areas of expertise include gases, fluid dynamics, plasma physics, and both computational and experimental fluid dynamics. Michel's research interests encompass thermal transport phenomena, laminar deterministic flows, the dynamical behavior of thermal systems, and topological analysis of laminar transport phenomena. He is also adept in spectral methods for analyzing heat transfer in fluid dynamics and in employing optical methods for velocity and temperature measurements.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2004-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Commonwealth Scientific Research Organisation (CSIRO) • Melbourne, Australia

Conducted research in Energy Thermofluids Engineering.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2005-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Institut für Geometrie und Praktische Mathematik (IGPM) • Aachen, Germany

Specialized in the Department of Mathematics.

Visiting Researcher

2017-01-01 — 2017-12-31

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Monash University • Clayton, Australia

Engaged in collaborative research.

Visiting Researcher

2013-01-01 — 2013-12-31

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, USA

Focused on Dynamical Systems and Nonlinear Control Theory.

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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