Dr. Saba Hinrichs Krapels

Associate Professor

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Biography

Saba is an Associate Professor and Delft Technology Fellow focused on using systems design approaches in complex decision-making environments. Prior to this role, Saba served as the Deputy Director at King’s Global Health Institute and was a senior analyst at RAND Europe, as well as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Cambridge. With a PhD in Engineering Design (Health Systems) from the University of Cambridge (2010), Saba has extensive experience in public policy analysis, particularly in health policy and global health. This includes technology adoption and the enhancement of evidence-based policymaking across the spectrum of health systems and population health. Saba investigates methods to achieve resilience and sustainability in health systems to ensure they can return to normal operations after acute and chronic shocks. Furthermore, research includes methods for long-term maintenance of care, encompassing the design and evaluation of interventions in real-world settings. Saba has acute interests in sustainable technology adoption for healthcare, particularly in low-resource environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Focused on using systems design approaches in complex decision-making environments.

Deputy Director

— Present

King’s Global Health Institute •

Oversaw health policy initiatives and strategic planning.

Senior Analyst

— Present

RAND Europe •

Conducted policy analysis in health and technology sectors.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

University of Cambridge •

Researched health systems and engineering design.

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.