TNO

TNO is an independent Dutch applied research organisation that develops innovations aimed at strengthening both societal well‑being and economic prosperity. Positioned at the intersection of science, government, and industry, it acts as a trusted partner that investigates, innovates, and orchestrates large-scale collaborations. Its work spans domains such as sustainability, security, health, and digitalisation, always with the goal of translating scientific and technological insights into solutions that can be applied widely in the real world.

At the core of TNO’s mission is the creation of impactful innovations that contribute to a sustainable and prosperous society. Its vision emphasises the necessity of innovation to address major 21st‑century challenges: limiting and adapting to climate change, fostering a competitive yet sustainable economy, supporting an ageing population, and ensuring security in a shifting geopolitical landscape. TNO stresses that innovation only matters when it can be deployed at scale, which requires deep understanding of societal needs, global value chains, and emerging markets.

To achieve this, TNO focuses on fields where the Netherlands—and TNO itself—can build strategic advantages. It aims to elevate national R&D efforts, strengthen international competitiveness, and build ecosystems that accelerate breakthroughs. By 2030, TNO envisions a more agile, collaborative organisation where people can thrive and where innovations meaningfully shape a secure, sustainable, healthy, and digital future.

Ruben Fransen works as a researcher and model developer in the Sustainable Transport and Logistics department at TNO. He is inspired by using analyses of logistics processes, multi‑agent systems, and simulations of future scenarios to provide policymakers with valuable insights and to support the logistics sector in its transition toward a sustainable transport system. The analytical skills gained from the Technical Mathematics program form an essential foundation for building sound and reliable models. In addition, the expertise in (discrete) optimization acquired during the Operations Research master’s specialization is particularly valuable in this work.

Hi! My name is Mariya Karlashchuk and from 2014 till 2022 I studied Applied Mathematics, and finished my degree in the specialization of Mathematical Data Science. During my time in Enschede I did not only absorb as much knowledge as possible, I also enjoyed being active in the student life. One of my pinnacles was being the Chairman and Officer Educational affairs of the 50th board in the year 2017-2018.

I started as project manager at TNO in 2023 in the department of Electromagnetic Signatures and Propagation. Our department focuses on understanding the electromagnetic spectrum and using it to the advantage of the Navy by researching how to reduce the signature of different sensors. Next to this, there is plenty of research being done in the field of radio wave propagation and laser propagation, for example to use in satellite communications. Even though this heavy physics-field was new to me as a mathematician, I can still use my expertise gained during my studies. Translating real-life problems to something that can be solved using physical and mathematical models is a major skill (and of course, translating this back in understandable language for the customer!).

We are thankful and proud to announce that TNO is a sponsor for the AM-ACD of 2026.