Dr. Wim Desmet

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Biography

Wim Desmet is a full professor and managing director at KU Leuven, where he is affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He has a significant role in various committees and councils including the University Council and the KU Leuven Senate. Dr. Desmet focuses on several research areas such as mechanical system dynamics, noise abatement, and numerical modeling in engineering applications. His recent projects emphasize the integration of artificial intelligence within mechanical engineering, exploring innovative methodologies for real-time hybrid-physical-virtual testing and parametric reduced order models. Additionally, he has contributed to the development of advanced sensing methods for intra-operative monitoring and has been involved in analyzing and mitigating electrically induced bearing damage. With an extensive publication record, Dr. Desmet’s work has greatly impacted the fields of tribology and vehicle dynamics, as well as contributing to improved modeling techniques for complex engineering systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium

Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, managing director for several central services and member of various academic councils.

Requirements for KU Leuven

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:94
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:166
Overall
Required:154
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's programme in Engineering Science with strong components in computer science and mathematics Bachelor's degree in Informatics or Computer Science with a strong component of mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.