Spyker Prize 2011 / visit to Automotive Lab
Spyker Prize 2011 awarded to the best automotive engineering graduation theses of HBO and WO
The annual 'Spyker Prize' is awarded by the Vehicle Technology Department of KIVI NIRIA to the best graduation theses in the field of vehicle technology in the broad sense. The prize is named after the illustrious Dutch car brand from the first quarter of the last century. There is a separate prize for HBO and WO theses.
The prize amounts to 2 x €500 and is sponsored by HTAS and High Tech Automotive Campus.
The annual presentation of the Spyker Prize took place on Wednesday evening 14 December in TU Eindhoven's Automotive Engineering Science (AES) Lab.
Host Dr Igo Besselink, associate professor at the TU, gave an extremely interesting talk on future developments in road transport and of ongoing research at the TU/e in particular.
Spyker Award 2011
As in previous years, after the lecture the Spyker Prize was awarded for the best graduation reports in HBO and WO education. The graduation supervisors had submitted a total of 4 HBO and 7 WO theses to the jury chaired by Peter van der Koogh. The jury nominated three theses for HBO; 2 from HAN and 1 from The Hague University of Applied Sciences, and three for WO, two from TU Eindhoven and 1 from TU Delft.
All the nominees gave a 10-minute presentation after which there was 5 minutes for questions.
It was very interesting to see 6 presentations on a variety of topics in a relatively short time. Pim Spiekermann's presentation offered a surprising insight into the future of Augmented Reality in the car.
The following were nominated:
| 1st HBO | HAN Automotive | |
| 2nd / 3rd HBO | HAN Automotive | Tom Tsadok Hai |
| 2nd / 3rd HBO | The Hague University of Applied Sciences | Niels van Dril & Frank van Eeden |
| 1st WO | TU Eindhoven | |
| 2nd / 3rd WO | TU Delft/Industrial Design | Pim Spiekerman |
| 2nd / 3rd WO | TU Eindhoven | Bas van den Berge |
HBO Spyker Prize
Among the HBO nominees, ing. Sander de Goede with an in-depth research into the driving characteristics of a motorbike using simulation and driving tests.The research was carried out on behalf of HAN Automotive's Mobility Technology lectorate. The driving tests were conducted in collaboration with HAN Auotmotive's Applied Research Lab. The first prize at HBO, Euro 500,- was sponsored by High Tech Automotive Campus.
First prize at HBO: ing. Sander de Goede (HAN Automotive) receives the Spyker prize from Han van den Bremer of High Tech Automotive Campus.
WO Spyker Award
At WO, first prize went to ir Tom van de Sande with a very strong story about a well-known problem; the struggle between comfort and roadholding. Tom van der Sande delivered an excellent piece of work by using an electro magnetic actuator in the wheel suspension, to achieve an optimal compromise. The research included both a well-founded model and well-performed tests. This achieved a very promising result. The first prize at WO, Euro 500,- was sponsored by High Tech Automotive Systems (HTAS).
See also the film about the actuator here .
First prize at WO: ir. Tom van der Sande receives the Spyker prize from the hands of Han van den Bremer of HTAS Automotive Innovation.
The prize winners and all other nominees went home with a free membership of KIVI NIRIA.
More information: a.appelman@han.nl
Description
Once again this year, KIVI NIRIA's Vehicle Engineering Department is organising the Spyker Prize. The prize, €500 each, is awarded annually to the best graduation reports by Bachelor and Master students on the subject of vehicle engineering. The prize is named after the illustrious Dutch car brand from the beginning of the last century.
For both Bachelor and Master programmes, 3 nominees will explain their research through a short presentation.
The nominees were chosen from a selection of 7 WO and 4 HBO theses that were nominated this year by the graduation lecturers of HAN, Haagse Hogeschool, TU/e, UT and TU Delft.
A great opportunity to experience the research work of the educational institutions in cooperation with industry and to keep abreast of the latest developments.
The award ceremony is sponsored by High Tech Automotive Systems and the High Tech Automotive Campus. Both organisations will merge into the new Automotive.nl organisation next year.
This year, the award ceremony will take place in the Automotive Science Lab of TU/e. Several interesting research projects will be on display as well as the (test) facilities used for this purpose
18:00 Reception with sandwiches
18:30 Lecture: Vehicle technology on the road to the future, Dr Ir. Igo Besselink, TU/e
19:00 Lectures Bachelor programme (3x approximately 10 minutes)
19:50 Break
20:00 Lectures Master programme (3x approximately 10 minutes)
20:50 Presentation of Spyker Prizes by Jury Chairman
21:15 Drinks
22:00 Closing
Location
AES Lab, TU/e, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Gebouw Gemini, De Wielen, 5612 AZ Eindhoven
Organiser
Vehicle Engineering
Name and contact details for information
Information from Fons Hoeberichts, tel. 06-15024774 or via the e-mail address below.
Website High Tech Automotive Systems
Website High Tech Automotive Campus