Engineer of the Year 2023
Prof Jacquelien Scherpen
Jacquelien Scherpen winner Prins Friso Ingenieursprijs 2023
Prof Jacquelien Scherpen, professor and since 1 September 2023 Rector Magnificus at the University of Groningen, is the winner of the Prins Friso Ingenieursprijs 2023. The prize was awarded on 15 March 2023 in the presence of Princess Beatrix, patroness of KIVI.
"Jacquelien Scherpen is among the world's leading scientists in her field."
The expert jury praised Jacquelien for her versatility, which she combines with depth of content. Among other things, she works on cooperating robots and on electricity networks that independently decide where the power should go when. "She is among the world's leading scientists in her field, measurement and control engineering," writes the jury. "Jacquelien energetically combines this with a great administrative national and international commitment to science and engineering." At Groningen University, Scherpen is a driving force in strengthening and broadening engineering research and education.
