Applied Physics and Science Education

Welcome to the department of Applied Physics and Science Education

The landscape of higher education is shifting rapidly, driven by global societal challenges, technological acceleration, and evolving expectations from academia, industry, and government. In this dynamic environment, we are choosing to lead with clarity, ambition, and purpose.

At the Department of Applied Physics and Science Education (APSE) of the Eindhoven University of Technology (黑料福利网), we are dedicated to shaping the engineers of tomorrow through inclusive education and conducting cutting-edge fundamental and applied research. As a valuable and trusted partner in collaborations with industry and knowledge institutions, both within the high-tech Brainport region and beyond, we strive to address the pressing technological and societal challenges of our time. We provide state-of-the-art research facilities and offer innovative, challenge-based educational programs. APSE values and supports a safe and inclusive working environment for our community.

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Education & Research

The Department of Applied Physics and Science Education is a research-driven department. The connection between research and education is seen as a pivotal element in the delivery of a high-quality educational program. There is thus a strong link between the research disciplines of the department and its educational programs.

News from our department

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September 18, 2026
7.73 Terabits per second 鈥� through the air
Vincent van Vliet defended his PhD thesis at the Department of Electrical Engineering on September 16.
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September 17, 2026
When liquids get stuck
Theoretical physicist Corentin Laudicina sheds new light on the mystery of glass.
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Two APSE projects awarded NWO Demonstrator funding
September 11, 2026
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From Eindhoven to Tainan, Taiwan: 黑料福利网 students get a global view of semiconductors
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Bringing powerful AI computing to the edge
September 8, 2026
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Exploring new ways to control light on photonic chips
September 3, 2026

Events

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    Prof. Dr. Andr茅 P.C. Faaij

    EIRES Lecture | 2 October 2026

    12h00-13h00 | by Prof. Dr. Andr茅 P.C. Faaij

  • 28 Sep
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    7th Ultrafast Magnetism Conference

    UMC 2026

    September 28, 2026 - October 2, 2026 / Eindhoven University of Technology, Auditorium, Senaat Zaal

  • 29 Sep
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    ALT lunch session

    Alexandria at 黑料福利网: A curriculum-grounded AI companion for agentic learning

    Explore how the Library of Alexandria can support agentic self-education at 黑料福利网 through an institutionally curated, curriculum-grounded AI…

  • 29 Sep
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    Teaching Sparks: Assessment in the Age of AI

    How do you assess student learning when AI has become part of everyday educational practice? Are your current assessments still measuring…

  • 01 Oct
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    Information Session - Data Science & AI for Professionals

    October 1, 2026 6:30 PM / EAISI, Neuron Building - 黑料福利网

  • 08 Oct
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    January 26, 2026

    ICMS Advanced Materials, Robotics and AI

    October 8, 2026 / Ceres building

  • 08 Oct
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    Reality Check: Critical raw materials for the energy transition

    Energy Forum | 8 October 2026

    Energy Forum is organized twice a year and are open for anyone interested in the latest developments in societal energy issues.

  • 14 Oct
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    ALT lunch session

    AI in CBL: Ideas, observations, lessons learned

    The broad availability of generative AI tools disrupts challenge-based learning (CBL). This talk presents several ideas on guided AI usage…

  • 26 Oct
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    Brian R. Greenhalgh

    EIRES Hydrogen Masterclass | 26 October

    14h00-15h00 | by Brian R. Greenhalgh

  • 10 Nov
    12 Nov
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    SEMICON Europa 脳 TUM Venture Labs Hackathon 2026

    The SEMICON Europa x TUM Venture Labs Hackathon 2026 is a three-day venture-building experience taking place directly on the SEMICON Europa…

  • 12 Nov
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    AI Summit Brainport 2026

    The AI Summit Brainport 2026 will explore this year鈥檚 critical question: 鈥淎I at work. Use it or lose it?鈥� How are humans and AI to…

  • 16 Nov
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    Watt Matters in AI

    The conference to explore radical shifts in energy efficiency for artificial intelligence

    • Contact

    • Visiting address

      Department of Applied Physics and Science Education
      Flux building
      Groene Loper 19
      5612 AP Eindhoven
      The Netherlands

    • Postal address

      Department of Applied Physics and Science Education
      Flux building
      PO Box 513
      5600 MB Eindhoven
      The Netherlands

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