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Ruud Balkenende is a professor specializing in Sustainable Design Engineering at Delft University of Technology. His research focuses on sustainable product design, particularly in the context of the circular economy. He investigates recovery pathways that can lead to effective design methods aimed at extending product lifetimes through reuse, repair, remanufacturing, and material recovery and recycling. Dr. Balkenende is committed to integrating engineering principles with business approaches and user behavior to develop solutions that facilitate the implementation of sustainable practices in product design. He has been actively involved in various projects that explore the intersection of engineering and sustainability, contributing to the development of strategies that promote sustainable consumption and production. His work emphasizes the importance of designing products that not only meet user needs but also consider environmental impacts and resource efficiency.
Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands
Teaching and researching sustainable design engineering with a focus on circular economy and product lifecycle.
Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.