Courses

Most recently, I taught/co-taught the following courses at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e):

Maintenance Optimization and Engineering (TU/e course code: 1CM290, Graduate School)

Technical systems such as MRI scanners, lithography systems, baggage handling systems, and aircraft require high availability as they are used in primary processes of the users, and downtimes may be very expensive. These systems are typically used for several decades and must be maintained and supported. This course provides models and frameworks to optimize maintenance regimes for such systems. Topics include: Age-based replacement models and their extensions with minimal repairs and scheduled downs; stochastic degradation models; optimization models for condition-based maintenance; inspection planning; design of maintenance programs.  

Manufacturing Technology (TU/e course code: 1CM160, Graduate School)

Because of digitization and automation, the manufacturing industry is rapidly changing. The course covers the fundamental principles of manufacturing both at process and system levels as well as the recent trends in the digital and green transformation of manufacturing. Topics include: mechanical and physical properties of materials; metal forming and machining processes; process optimization; integrated manufacturing systems; AI-based control & planning tools for manufacturing operations and logistics.

Maintenance and Service Logistics (TU/e course code: 1CK60, Bachelor's College)

At many companies, processes depend on the availability of certain technical systems. Think of medical equipment, airplanes, and production lines. How does one keep such systems up and running? And how does one do that in an efficient way? The course covers the maintenance concepts, leading to fewer failures, reduced downtime costs, and higher availability. Topics include: spare parts inventory models and optimization procedures, and mathematical models for age-based replacement, block replacement, inspection-based maintenance.