TU/e Research Day 2025: Bridging Science and Technology
Eindhoven, Sunday, 13 April 2025.
TU/e Research Day 2025 will highlight cutting-edge technology and research advancements, fostering collaboration among researchers and entrepreneurs. Notable is the celebration of EIRES’ lustrum.
Distinguished Honorary Recognition
The event will feature a significant academic milestone with the conferral of an honorary doctorate to Professor Henry Chesbrough, renowned as the ‘spiritual father’ of the Brainport model [1]. The ceremony, set to take place in the Auditorium of TU/e campus, will include Chesbrough’s honorary lecture, highlighting the evolution of open innovation within the European research landscape [2].
Comprehensive Program Structure
The day’s agenda begins with an Innovation Café in the Blauwe Zaal, facilitating discussions between TU/e researchers and Brainport partners [2]. Attendees will engage with cutting-edge research demonstrations during the TU/e Research Expo, showcasing breakthroughs from various Research Institutes [1]. The event will culminate in an awards ceremony recognizing excellence across multiple categories, including the Young Researcher Award, Groundbreaking Research Award, and Leadership in Excellence Award [1].
Academic Leadership and Recognition
Under the guidance of Rector Magnificus Silvia Lenaerts, the event emphasizes the university’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and innovation [2]. The celebration extends to recognizing outstanding achievements in doctoral research, with dedicated awards for Best PhD Thesis and Best EngD Thesis, alongside the TU/e Postdoc Association’s Best Paper Award [1][2].
Future Impact and Networking
This gathering serves as a crucial platform for advancing scientific collaboration and technological innovation in the Netherlands [1]. While registration details are pending, the event scheduled for June 24, 2025, promises to strengthen the bonds between academia and industry, particularly within the Brainport ecosystem [2].