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European Patent Attorney specialising in mechanical systems, aerospace and advanced instrumentation.
I am a European Patent Attorney with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from TU Delft and an MSc cum laude in Aerospace Engineering. I advise companies and research organisations on managing international patent portfolios, and developing IP strategies aligned with business objectives.
My technical practice is centred on mechanical systems, aerospace technologies, advanced instrumentation, industrial equipment, and energy technologies. Prior to entering the IP profession, I spent nearly a decade conducting academic research in aerospace engineering and fluid mechanics, culminating in a PhD and multiple peer-reviewed publications. I help innovators secure robust patent protection and translate technological advances into long-term competitive advantage.
Research
I study the physics of multiphase flows. In particular I focus on particles as they are carried by a fluid. It plays a major role in a multitude of industrial processes such as slurry transport, water treatment plants, land reclamation projects and fluidized beds. It also plays a prominent role in the dynamics of environmental processes such as volcanic eruptions, sediment transport in rivers and rain.
Non Essentials
I originally made this website to share my research work and to augment my resume. However, I mostly use this now to blog about my hobbies and interests.
The blog mainly revolves around sports (rock climbing) or art (all sorts). Though, I do write about some other things occasionally. I have found plenty of opportunity for sport, art and culture. You can see my paintings published in two issues of Hesiodos. I climb often, usually in indoor bouldering halls and outdoors a few times a year. I was part of D.S.T Pegasus (a gymnastics club) and won a few medals in the student competitions. I also helped run a discussion club in the TU Delft library for a couple of years.
ART
This was the project that started it all and I detail the development of my work over the last years. I also take a look at the role social media played in the development of my art.
Finding the motivation and inspiration to persevere at projects that stretch on for years is very challenging. In this post, I describe what this process has been for me. It also includes my drawings from my sketchbooks in 2016 & 2017.
I usually like working with a defined theme, but sometimes I like to give myself the outlet to also explore other ideas.
I want to make a graphic novel, but I struggle with drawing human faces or poses. I drew a 100 faces and 500 poses to improve. Did it really help?
Fan art is one of the reasons I started drawing. I find it a relatively low pressure outlet to simply draw what you already like!
I’m a manga fan and I wanted to make a manga of my own. Bored of making portraits, I found the idea of a comic/manga exciting. It allows me to tell a story and challenges me artistically.
Climbing & Sport
I decide to spend this Easter climbing with two friends.This is my first time climbing outside in Europe, lead climbing I mean.
Not every bouldering session is going to be good, but I have to find a way to get over poor days and still make progress.
So last year in October (2020) I ran 100km in 4 weeks. It was more challenging than I thought, but also more rewarding!
Looking back on my time at a student gymnastics club compared to bouldering in the last 6 years.
Blog
Delft has been my home for the last 7 years. I have spent a majority of my twenties in this city. I have loved this city and all the time that I have spent in it.
Panta Rhei is a board in the aero and hydrodynamics lab with catch all responsibilities including scheduling regular scientific presentations, organizing dinners, an annual day trip and lastly preparing coffee every morning.
This is about my project to design and write a magazine presenting some top metal albums from 2018 (download available).
Tired of what is already available online, contemplating getting a new pair for an intermediate climber (5c-7a) ?