Dr. Tom Oomen

Professor

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Biography

Tom Oomen is a full professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands. He has held academic positions at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, University of Newcastle in Australia, and Delft University of Technology. His research primarily focuses on fundamental issues arising in learning control for complex dynamical systems, ensuring data robustness in precision mechatronics applications, and system identification control intersecting with machine learning and artificial intelligence. He has collaborated extensively with companies and institutions in mechatronics, addressing applications in semiconductor equipment, printing, space, and astronomy. Additionally, Oomen enjoys fruitful collaborations in health, energy, and mobility domains. He has been recognized with several awards, including the 7th Grand Nagamori Award and the Corus Young Talent Graduation Award, and holds personal grants from NWO Veni Vidi. Furthermore, he serves as Senior Editor for the IEEE Control Systems Letters and Co-Editor-in-Chief for IFAC Mechatronics.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Leading research and education in precision mechatronics and learning control systems.

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

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