Dr. Willem Van Driel

Professor

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Biography

Willem van Driel leads the Electronic Components, Technology Materials (ECTM) section in the Department of Microelectronics at Delft University of Technology since April 2024. He earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Eindhoven University of Technology in 1992 and 1994, respectively. He completed his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Delft University of Technology in 2007. At Philips Lighting in Eindhoven, he currently oversees solid-state lighting reliability. He has authored approximately 300 scientific publications, including journal articles, conference papers, book chapters, and patents, as well as giving invited keynote lectures. His current research interests encompass solid-state lighting, microelectronics and microsystem technologies, virtual prototyping, and reliability qualification.

Research Interests

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.