Netherlands
Making something or solving puzzles has always been one of my greatest passions. Over the years this passion has evolved from building with Lego's and doing puzzles to near endless curiosity in the physics of the universe and applying this to build something useful. My passion lead my to study Mechanical engineering where I developed myself in this technical field and found a great challenge in the energy transition. To contribute and maybe even solve this challenge I opted for a second master degree in nuclear fusion to tackle one of the hardest physical problems currently known that might lead to infinite energy. Next to my studies I developed myself in the participation bodies of the university, teaching me to be critical and working together with different kinds of people (students, scientific staff and supporting staff) to achieve a great program. I also spend time at the study association where I did some committee work as well as a board year. Learning the importance of planning and making your deadlines in a stress ruled environment. I graduated both master's degree in December 2021 by completing my graduation project titled: "Design of a Lithium Vapor Box Experiment in Magnum-PSI, which was awarded a 8/10. Now I am looking to make my contribution in the engineering or fusion world, hoping that my knowledge and effort will slightly change the world.
As a Physics Technology Engineer I am responsible for developing the liquid metal loop in the LiMeS labaratory located at the Dutch Institute For Fundamental Energy Research. Daily activities include concepting components for the loop, developing and performing simulations to validate components and design components in cooperation with the design department.
Informing highschool students about the bachelor program mechanical engineering at the following events: - open house at the TU/e - Information evening at high schools
As a tutor I guided a group of second year students during a mechanical engineer project, helping them to have more effective meetings and grading their contribution to the project. I also provided supervision to first year students working on the construction of a steel load bearing construction, making sure that the power tools were used correctly and providing them with feedback on their work.
The program committee is the participatory body monitoring and evaluating the content and quality of the master program Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion. Responsibilities include: - Taking feedback form student population and turning it into points for improving courses/ education - taking on small projects to help staff improve the education or organisation - approving the program and examination regulations
As Commissioner for Education of the Study Association of Mechanical Engineering Simon Stevin, I was the representative for the Students of the department of mechanical engineering. This meant that taking part in several participatory bodies including but not limited to: - Student advisory body to the Rector magnificus of the TU/e - Advisory body for Bachelor education - Monitoring group for Bachelor education - Monitoring group for Master education - Program Committee Bachelor & Master Mechanical engineering Next to this I organized and was responsible for Book sales and extracurricular classes for the students of the department.