UT alumni in London are invited to attend the TU Delft 2019 Karel Luyben Lecture taking place at the Royal Institution in London on Wednesday October 30th followed by networking drinks. Keynote speaker Dr Eline van der Kruk* will talk about the world of biomechanics, and the emerging future where computer simulations and smart sensors are pushing the boundaries of human movement.
As part of our close collaboration with TU Delft Alumni Relations, a limited number of tickets for the lecture have also been reserved for UT alumni living in London. This will be an opportunity to enjoy a stimulating lecture in the unique historic setting of the ‘Ri’ while also catching up with fellow UT’ers and making new contacts from among the broader local ‘TU” alumni network. A representative from the UT Alumni Office will be present at the event to update you about the latest news from Twente and discuss plans for future alumni activities in the area.
Date: Wednesday October 30th
Time: 19:00-22:00
Location: The Royal Institution London, 21 Albemarle St, Mayfair, London W1S 4BS
Programme:
19.00 - 20.30 Lecture: Pushing the boundaries of human movement
20.30 - 22.00 Networking drinks
Please register via this link before Friday October 18th (registration is handled by TU Delft)
* ABOUT THE KAREL LUYBEN LECTURES: These lectures were instigated in honour of Karel Luyben on the occasion of his farewell as TU Delft Rector Magnificus. They are organised once a year in Delft and once a year somewhere in the world. The lectures bring together two subjects Karel Luyben has always been passionate about: talented young scientists, and involving local communities in science.
** ABOUT THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Eline van der Kruk excelled in mathematics and physics in secondary school, and had originally intended to study medicine. However, at an Open Day in Delft she realised she was actually more interested in innovation and design, and she hasn’t looked back since. After a bachelor in Industrial Design Engineering, she took a Master’s in Biomechanical Engineering and graduated as the first sports engineer of the Netherlands in 2013. In 2018, she received a doctorate for her research on improving the performance of speed skaters through real-time feedback. She is now working at Imperial College London on the prediction of mobility impairments in the elderly
