News
PhD defense Arno Claeys
(20-06-2025) We're thrilled to share that our researcher Arno Claeys has officially earned his doctoral degree after presenting and defending his dissertation, titled "Context-Aware Instructions for Assembly Operators" last Tuesday 17-06-2025 at Ghent University’s Campus Kortrijk.
Goodbye Dr. Jaakko Peltokorpi
(20-06-2025) After about three months of working with us at ISyE Kortrijk, we said goodbye to the Finnish visiting engineering scientist Dr. Jaakko Peltokorpi. We are thankful for the shared opportunities with Aalto University. We had a small farewell party before he starts his travels back.
Nerdland Festival 2025
(11-06-2025) During the weekend of June 6 to June 9, Nerdland Festival 2025 took place. Of course our department was present at this marvelous edition. We had quite a popular stand catching attention. Even besides that, Ghent University had many different stands at the festival. Check it out!
Find us at Nerdland Festival 2025!
(06-06-2025) Read more on what and where to find Universiteit Gent at Nerdland's science fair this weekend. Of course, you are particularly interested in the role of Industrial Design and Machine and Production Automation. We got you covered. See here what you can expect from us.
SMSI College Ieper visit
(05-06-2025) Secondary school students from SMSI College Ieper visited our education branch. We are honoured to able to inspire the engineers of the future that help shape the world into a better place. Click or tap to read a bit more about it and see the wonderful pictures of their visit.
FlandersMake@UGent - ISyE Core Lab overview session
(27-05-2025) Last Friday we hosted the Flanders Make Core Lab overview session. This was an important occasion to firmly enhance our reputation through the Flanders Make scientific community. We impressed with our applied scientific research, with a sizable turn-up Check out how it went here!
Postdoctoral FWO research grant for Andrea Mencaroni
(26-05-2025) Our researcher Andrea Mencaroni has been awarded a postdoctoral research grant. Obtaining research grants are a key aspect for being able to provide the best applied scientific research. Naturally, the department is thrilled and we congratulate him. Read more about it here.
In search of experiment volunteers!
(23-05-2025) For our OperatorAssist and Infra HEAL ProoVit experiments we are in search of volunteering operators. Assist us by participating to validate the results of the projects. All you need is your neurons firing signals for cognitive and motoric responses. No prior knowledge needed!
Master Students MPA Exoskeleton Workshop
(14-05-2025) Last week, our master students from the Smart Factories minor participated in an exoskeleton workshop. It is expected that exoskeletons will be major in the near-future industry. By the looks of it, they had both an amazing and educational time. Check out the atmospheric photos!
Master Students IEOR Visit Volvo Trucks
(05-05-2025) Recently the Master Students of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research visited the Volvo Trucks plant in the context of the educational project they are working on. It was quite the show-up, as students are always excited for company visits and field work.
Masters of Science in Engineering Fair 2025
(29-04-2025) Last Thursday 24-04-2025 we were present at the Masters of Science in Engineering education fair, organised by the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture UGent. There were various booth and stands in regard to the Ghent University Master Degrees in Science.
Het Discussieforum "Een digitale tweeling voor uw productie- en logistieke processen" vond plaats! (NL)
(28-04-2025) Afgelopen vrijdag vond ons Discussieforum "Een digitale tweeling voor uw productie- en logistieke processen" evenement plaats. Dit was een ideale kans voor alle professionals in de maakindustrie en logistiek om te praten over digital engineering en experience. Lees hier meer.
Ons evenement "Discussieforum" komt eraan! (NL)
(07-04-2025) Binnenkort vindt ons Discussieforum "Een digitale tweeling voor uw productie- en logistieke processen" evenement plaats, op vrijdag april 2025. Dit is voor alle professionals en toekomstige professionals in de maakindustrie én de logistiek. Kom je gratis inschrijven!
Dies Natalis 2025
(24-03-2025) ISyE was present at Dies Natalis, last Friday on the 21st of March. Dies Natalis refers to the anniversary celebration of a university or other academic institution, in this case for Ghent University! ISyE is the EA18 research group of Industrial Systems Engineering.
Winter Teambuilding 2025
(13-03-2025) Last week we went teambuilding with the whole Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Product Design in Gullegem, West-Flanders. Curious to see what we did? Well, you can read all about it here.
Campus Kortrijk Alumni Event 2025
(03-03-2025) Take a look at last week's UGent's Alumni Event for Masters of Science in Machine and Production Automation Engineering Technology and Masters of Science in Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology. This special occasion commemorates both junior and senior graduates.
New Website Launch on February 28 2025 12:00 GMT+1
(24-02-2025) The new EA18 Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Product Design website is launching on the 28th of February 2025! You are most likely reading this while already being there: https://ea18.ugent.be. Very nice! Stay a while and browse at your leisure.
Industry Day 2025
(20-02-2025) Our annual Industry Day - this year being edition 2025 - was a great success. We brought the Industrial Engineering and Operations Research students (IE/OR) together with companies to spark relationships, networking and future collaborations and employment chances.