Hello, I am

Thomas Van Riel

Mechanical Engineer, Tinkerer, and Creator

I am a mechanical engineer, researcher, tinkerer, and creator. (And a nerd)

I love to both build and break things. I am motivated by challenging projects with self-guided research and dynamic problem solving. My true passions are elegant mechanical design and clear visual communication.

After finishing my PhD at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of KU Leuven, I was able to stay as a permanent member of the technical support staff. As a mechanical design expert, I guide researchers in the design of their experimental setups, and translate their and other partners' needs into a prototype which can be manufactured in house.

On this website I write silly articles about random topics. What you read here is written for fun and absolutely not peer reviewed.

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