Theo Christiaanse, Ph.D Email and Phone Number

My passion has been to work on challenging technical research projects and figure out the feasibility and viability of various technologies. I think I balance both lofty ideas and getting practical. I've actively been involved in deploying new technologies to the market in various start-up environments. I enjoy applied research and making things work even if they seem impossible. To generate true value we need to always keep in mind a value proposition that delivers. 🛠️ I have a deep understanding of crafting precise test apparatuses. During my master's degree and Ph.D. I obtained lots of experience in building bench-scale setups. They involved building fluid-tight devices, using alternating magnetic fields, to generate electricity or to pump heat. As an Engineer at Luminostix, I worked on an optical system. All throughout we build hardware measurement and control systems using either Labview or some custom solution using microcontrollers.💻 My software journey through academic and commercial environments has equipped me with a strong foundation in software development. Most of the work I did was in Python however I have also worked in Matlab and C++. I was exposed to quite a bit of Clojure and functional programming while working at OPEN Technologies. My Ph.D. work involved the creation of a CFD solution written in Python and is open-sourced. During my postdoc, I worked on various applications of optimization and surrogate modelling. I'm an expert in creating fast physics-based and applying machine-learning optimization models in Python. Recently, I've started working on the application of Neural Networks to create digital twins of buildings for optimization problems.🎓 As a dedicated educator, I've had the privilege of guiding and inspiring students. My role as a facilitator and teacher in academic settings has taught me the art of effective communication and the importance of fostering growth in others. 🎯 As a manager I connected with people to build relationships, and work with a team on large problems. I'm not just focused on task completion, but also understand how those tasks fit within a project goal, and the importance of documenting project KPI's for financial accounting, business projection, and progress tracking.🎤 I've worked both in Europe and Canada, meaning I'm familiar with the work culture in Europe and North America. I've collaborated on multiple projects during my Ph.D. with teams across continents. And, worked at companies large and small.