Dr. Wouter Wilson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Wouter Wilson is a part-time Assistant Professor in the Orthopaedic Biomechanics group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands. He supervises PhD students in the field of biomechanics and finite element modeling. Wilson studied Mechanical Engineering at TU/e, obtaining his MSc in 2001. He continued with his PhD research focused on cartilage mechanics and finite element modeling within the Bone-Orthopedic Biomechanics group at the same university, completing his PhD in 2005 with the thesis titled "An explanation of the onset of mechanically induced cartilage damage." Following his doctoral studies, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at TU/e before joining GKN/Fokker as a Development Engineer in the R&D department, where his work involved developing numerical tools for modeling and understanding the behavior of composites. In 2003, he became the Engineering Manager for the Analyses and Design Development teams at GKN/Fokker. In 2010, he returned to TU/e as a part-time Assistant Professor overseeing PhD students in Orthopaedic Biomechanics. Most recently, in 2023, he transitioned to Sioux Technologies to take on the role of Senior Group Lead in the Mechanics Department, where he is responsible for the Engineering Roadmap and competence coordination for his team.

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Assistant Professor (Part-time)

— Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Supervises PhD students in the field of orthopaedic biomechanics.

Senior Group Lead

— Present

Sioux Technologies • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Responsible for the Mechanics Department and engineering roadmap coordination.

Development Engineer

— Present

GKN/Fokker Landing Gear • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Focused on development of numerical tools for modeling composites.

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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