Jesper Lansink Rotgerink - NLR

My name is Jesper Lansink Rotgerink. I graduated from the University of Twente in January 2013, after following both Bachelor and Master of Applied Mathematics. The specialisation I followed would now be included in the Mathematical Systems Theory, Applied Analysis and Computational Science.

Since my graduation, I've been working at the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre, in the group called Electromagnetic Technology and Antennas. Here I specialized in modelling and simulation of electromagnetic effects in aviation and space. Examples include development of for instance integrated antennas in aircraft structures, propagation of electromagnetic waves, development of solutions to replace wiring by for instance wireless communication for avionics, and last but not least electromagnetic compatibility. The last topic implies that every piece of equipment you bring on board aircraft must not disturb neighbouring equipment, nor be disturbed by its environment (that includes for instance lightning strikes).

On the topic of EMC, specifically undesired electromagnetic coupling (crosstalk) between wiring, I have successfully defended a PhD thesis in March 2022 at University of Twente. EMC is currently a very important topic in the development of electric flight, hence a lot of my time currently goes to projects that try to mitigate EMC risks in such aircraft.

About NLR:
Research and Technology organisation Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) cooperates with Dutch and international partners to create the aerospace of the future. In doing so, NLR provides innovative solutions and technical expertise and ensures a strong competitive position for business.

For over 100 years, NLR has been a knowledge organisation with the deep-seated desire to keep innovating and is committed to sustainable, safe, efficient and effective aerospace. The combination of deep understanding of customer needs, multidisciplinary expertise and leading research facilities, enables rapid innovation. NLR serves as the lynchpin between science, industry and government at home and abroad, bridging the gap between fundamental research and practical applications.

NLR hosts a very broad variety in projects, reaching all the way from safety on airports, to training & simulation methods for pilots, novel materials for aircraft structures, data science and artificial intelligence on satellite data for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, noise prediction and reduction, 3D printing of components, sustainable aviation, including electric flight, as well as flying on hydrogen or sustainable aviation fuels, and much more.