ir. E.J.J. Kampman (Joris)

I'm an external PhD Candidate at the ET-BE-BRT department of the University of Twente, working under the supervision of Dr. Ali Sadeghi. I currently work at Saxion University of Applied Sciences in the SMART research group Sr. Systems Engineer and Researcher.

Before my transfer to academia, I have worked in a high-tech company and specialized in data and signal processing - including complex computer vision - R&D as well as electronic systems design and electrodynamic measurements and characterization. Having a MSc degree in Applied Computational Physics from the RuG, my interests are broad. I strive to be a jack of all trades and a master of some regarding STEM sciences.

I was given the opportunity to pursue a PhD in the exciting field of soft robotics full. Using my physics background and strong interests in applied physics and electrodynamics, I'm striving to make a mark in the field by focussing my energy and knowledge on the topic of electrostatic actuation of soft robots. In a field where designers are leading, I try to bring some physics to the table. Especially the topic of electrostatic actuation of flexible actuators and approaching this from a physics viewpoint has my interest.

I have hopes that my experience in high-tech industry and the learned lessons that integration hell is real will keep me focussed and set realistic expectations and time-lines. Let time tell!

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