Dr. Peter Vink

Professor

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Biography

Peter Vink is a Professor of Environmental Ergonomics at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at Delft University of Technology. His research focuses on developing new products and environments that have proven effects on comfort, performance, and health. With decades of successful research, he has published hundreds of scientific articles and several books, including 'Vehicle Seat Comfort Design' in 2016. Vink is also on the editorial board of the journal 'Applied Ergonomics Work'. His current projects include designing and testing car interiors for BMW and testing aircraft seats. He has coordinated the Horizon2020 project ComfDemo, which involved the interior design for the Flying V aircraft. Vink has been recognized with several awards, including the Crystal Cabin Award for aircraft interiors in 2023 and the HFES Hal W. Hendrick Distinguished International Colleague Award in 2011 for his contributions to human factors and ergonomics. He is also dedicated to education, receiving the Pluim award for inspiring teaching from students in 2022.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Professor of Environmental Ergonomics at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering.

Awards

#2023

Crystal Cabin Award

2023-06-06
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Officer Order Orange-Nassau

2023-05-03
#2011

Hal W. Hendrick Distinguished International Colleague Award

#2022

Pluim Award

2022-05-11

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.