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“I want to translate human activity data into something useful for people, so they can be more active, recover in responsible ways and use that as motivation to stay active.”
Research profile
Aarnout Brombacher is Full Professor of Design Theory and Information Flow Analysis. Brombacher has an interest in field-data analysis of complex systems in interaction with users and user communities, data analytics and the resulting customer perceived design quality models. His early career at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) focused on quality and reliability management, both in the Department of Industrial Design and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He has extensive experience in industrial quality and reliability improvement projects and developing tools and analysis methods for this field.
Later, his interests shifted to sports, activity and human health, using the increasingly available amounts of individual activity data to help create opportunities for more people to become active. He is currently member of the National TopTeam (advisory body of the Dutch government) on Sports and Vitality representing the 14 Dutch universities in this field.
Academic background
Aarnout Brombacher holds a BSc and MSc in Electrical Engineering and a PhD in Engineering Science, all from Twente University of Technology. He was appointed Full Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in 1993. He has also worked as a senior consultant for the Reliability section of Philips CFT Development Support.
Brombacher is a prolific author, having authored and co-authored over 100 journal papers. Together with Doug Montgomery, Brombacher is chief-editor of the journal Quality and Reliability Engineering International. Brombacher was Dean of the Industrial Design department between 2010 and 2018 and, in addition, Vice-Rector of TU/e International Relations between 2012 and 2016. Brombacher was Distinguished Visiting Professor and Adjunct Professor at the National University of Singapore between 1998 and 2006.
Affiliated with
- National University of Singapore
Partners in (semi-)industry
- Philips
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Certification-D NWE938
Brankaert, R. G. A., Lu, Y., Brankaert, R. G. A., Brombacher, A. C. & Toso, F.
26/09/19 → 25/03/23
Project: Research direct
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ProVita KIC Health 17288
Brombacher, A. C., Lu, Y., Valk, C., Damen, A. A. J. M., Vos, S. B., Schoumacher, J. & Brankaert, R. G. A.
1/01/17 → 31/12/17
Project: Research direct
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Nano4Sports
Vos, S. B., Funk, M., van der Spek, E. D., Menheere, D., Brombacher, A. C. & Schoumacher, J.
1/01/17 → 31/12/19
Project: Research direct
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Designing and Selling 'Soft Product' - 'Valuable Service' systems
Eggen, J. H., Brombacher, A. C., de Waart, S. G. & Tomico Plasencia, O.
1/01/11 → 30/06/15
Project: Research direct
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Fieldlab Sport Innovation & Stimulation
Eggen, J. H., Bekker, M. M., Brombacher, A. C., Lu, Y. & Gültekin-Atasoy, P.
1/01/11 → 31/07/15
Project: Research direct
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Dealing with subjectivity in early product design phase: a systematic approch to exploit QFD potentials
Raharjo, H., Brombacher, A. C. & Xie, M., 2008, In: Computers & Industrial Engineering. 55, 1, p. 253-278 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Quality and reliability problems from a consumer's perspective: an increasing problem overlooked by businessess?
Ouden, den, P. H., Lu, Y., Sonnemans, P. J. M. & Brombacher, A. C., 2006, In: Quality and Reliability Engineering International. 22, 7, p. 821-838 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
65 Citations (Scopus)1 Downloads (Pure) -
A dynamic model for managing overlapped iterative product development
Lin, J., Chai, K. H., Wong, Y. S. & Brombacher, A. C., 2008, In: European Journal of Operational Research. 185, 1, p. 378-392Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Prioritizing quality characteristics in dynamic quality function deployment
Raharjo, H., Xie, M. & Brombacher, A. C., 2006, In: International Journal of Production Research. 44, 23, p. 5005-5018 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Managing product reliability in business processes 'under pressure'
Brombacher, A. C., Sander, P. C., Sonnemans, P. J. M. & Rouvroye, J. L., 2005, In: Reliability Engineering and System Safety. 88, 2, p. 137-146Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
53 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
- 8 Contributed talk
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Utrecht
Aarnout Brombacher (Speaker)
1 Oct 1994Activity: Talk or presentation types › Contributed talk › Scientific
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London
Aarnout Brombacher (Speaker)
1 Jun 1994Activity: Talk or presentation types › Contributed talk › Scientific
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Glasgow
Aarnout Brombacher (Speaker)
1994Activity: Talk or presentation types › Contributed talk › Scientific
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Anaheim, CA, USA, 1994
Aarnout Brombacher (Speaker)
1994Activity: Talk or presentation types › Contributed talk › Scientific
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Singapore
Aarnout Brombacher (Speaker)
1993Activity: Talk or presentation types › Contributed talk › Scientific
Courses
Press / Media
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-Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e): Developing a healthy lifestyle by measuring physical activity and diet
6/06/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Developing a healthy lifestyle by measuring physical activity and diet
5/06/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment