Dr. Paul Van Den Hof

Professor

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Biography

Paul Van den Hof is a Full Professor in Control Systems at Eindhoven University of Technology. He specializes in data-driven modeling and control optimization for dynamic systems in various technological fields, including industrial process control and cyber-physical systems. His research focuses on developing fundamental techniques for data-driven modeling, performance monitoring, and model-based control. He has held significant roles, including General Chair of the 13th IFAC Symposium on System Identification and serving on the IFAC Council. Van den Hof has collaborated with international academic and industrial partners, contributing to advancements in control systems engineering and having received an ERC Advanced Research Grant for his work on Dynamic Network Identification.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Appointed Full Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering.

Full Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Appointed Full Professor and founding co-director of the Delft Center Systems Control.

Researcher

1986-01-01 — 1999-01-01

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Started work as a researcher before being appointed Full Professor.

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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