Dr. Stephan Wensveen

Professor

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Biography

Stephan Wensveen is a full professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in Constructive Design Research. His research focuses on Smart Products, Services, and Systems. As the Program Director for bachelor’s degree graduate programs in Industrial Design, he emphasizes the role of design in fostering collaboration and innovation in research and education. He has contributed significantly to the fields of design and interaction, introducing key concepts such as 'aesthetics of interaction', 'feedforward', and the 'interaction frogger', which are recognized as canonical examples in Research Design. Wensveen's academic career at TU/e began in 2002 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Design, where he advanced to Associate Professorship in 2017 and attained Full Professorship in 2011. He has also worked as an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, further enhancing his expertise and contributions to the design research community.

Research Interests

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

Specific departments like Industrial Design require a portfolio. Programs like Data Science and AI require a GRE-General test for certain international backgrounds.