Dr. Pieter Swinkels

Professor

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Biography

Pieter Swinkels is the Managing Director of the EngD Programmes in Chemical Product & Process Design at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). He coordinates the 4TU.SAI (Stan Ackermans Institute), representing the EngD programmes in the Netherlands. His roles include developing methodologies for biochemical product and process design, teaching, and applying these methodologies in MSc and EngD design projects in cooperation with industrial partners and knowledge institutes. With an extensive industrial network, he bridges the gap between 'innovation design' and the university's research programmes for new product and process implementation in industry. His teaching covers design processes from project execution to scale-up and scale-down of chemical processes for both EngD trainees and MSc students. Pieter Swinkels obtained his Ir. (MSc.) Degree in Chemical Engineering (cum laude) from the Technical University of Eindhoven in 1986, specializing in (bio)process design and process control. He has a background in applying chemical engineering principles in various industries, including energy, food, fuels, health, and specialty chemicals, having worked with Unilever and played a significant role in product formulations and manufacturing processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Managing Director

2001-01-01 — Present

EngD Programmes Chemical Product & Process Design • Delft University of Technology

Overseeing the EngD Programmes and developing methodologies for chemical product and process design.

Assistant Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft

Teaching and managing post-master EngD programmes in Chemical Engineering.

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.