Dr. Tom Coenen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tom Coenen is an Assistant Professor focusing on governance and management aspects related to societal challenges, missions, and transitions within the civil engineering domain and the wider built environment. His research emphasizes circularity in infrastructure and the application of mission-oriented innovation policy, with particular attention to transition dynamics toward a circular economy. Coenen bridges societal challenges with policies, organizational processes, and construction management practices. His expertise encompasses areas such as Computer Science Innovations, Transitions, Earth and Planetary Sciences, and Integrated Project Delivery. He is involved in various educational programs, including the Bachelor Civil Engineering and Master Construction Management & Engineering, and actively participates in developing curricula that address the transition toward sustainable practices in engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Twente • Enschede, Netherlands

Research and teaching in the field of circular infrastructure and management.

Courses

Introduction Circular Economy & Sustainability Transitions Civil Engineering Construction Management & Engineering Systems Engineering Multi-Functional Flood Defenses

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
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
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Copy of diploma
  • Motivation letter
  • Resume (Europass format)
  • Course descriptions of relevant courses
  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.