Iris Vis appointed as Netherlands Academy of Engineering Fellow

The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) is proud to announce that Professor Iris Vis has been appointed as Fellow of The Netherlands Academy of Engineering (NAE). The NAE brings together leading experts in the areas of technological sciences and applied research and development from various knowledge institutions and the industry.

Iris Vis is Professor of Industrial Engineering at FEB’s Department of Operations and Captain of Science of the Top Sector Logistics. Vis is an inspiring and unifying leader who realizes technological innovations and societal impact. She played a crucial role in the building of Northern ecosystems for digitalization and smart mobility. Her research, which focuses on logistics and cross-sector solutions in teaching, healthcare, and energy, is original and often cited. Vis combines mathematical modelling with design-oriented research, especially in logistics processes. She is among the top 2% most-cited scientists in her field. Vis led successful innovation projects, such as the development of logistics networks for LNG and teaching logistics for personalized learning. Her contributions strengthen the societal impact of science and technology.

Leading experts from various sectors

Next to Vis, another professor from the UG has been appointed as NAE Fellow: André Faaij, Professor of Energy System Analysis at the Faculty of Science and Engineering. NAE Fellows are leading experts from scientific, governmental, and industrial organizations in the Netherlands who are engaged in technological sciences and applied research and development. NAE brings together Fellows from diverse backgrounds, chosen for their prestigious track record in impactful engineering-based innovation, their motivation and ability to make a difference, and for their unbiased, cross-sectoral and integrity-driven attitude.

Questions? Please contact Iris Vis.