2025-2026

people

Koen Hendriksen
After completing my Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Twente, I was eager to take on a new challenge outside the classroom. I quickly became interest...
Maaike van Eijndhoven
For my third year of mechanical engineering I had some freedom to choose something educational, fun and impactful. The position of structural engineer at Solar Boat ticked all thre...
Toon Veen
While in my final year of the bachelor Creative Media & Game Technologies, I’m doing my graduation project at Surge Twente. The team gives me the opportunity to put my skillset int...
Balder de Gier
After finishing my first year of the master program civil engineering and management, I am looking for more practical experience in the workfield. Within the master program I am in...
Pepijn Slot
The collaboration and friendly atmosphere within a student team are my biggest motivation to join Solar Boat. As technical manager, I have the pleasure of working with all sub-team...
Kim Salén
As soon as it was time for me to decide my plans for the upcoming year, I knew I wanted to take part in the amazing opportunity of innovating the future with a student team. The at...
Hessel Rienks
After two years of studying my Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, I wanted to apply my theoretical knowledge in practice. Solar Boat Twente offers the perfect opportunity to do ...
Thijs van der Burg
In high school I participated in the Young Solar Challenge which made me really excited about applying the knowledge I gained in a physical project. That experience left me longing...
Jim van der Veen
After completing my first year of the Robotics Master’s program, I was eager to apply what I had learned in a real-world, pioneering challenge. That's exactly what I found at Solar...
Bram Janssen
After obtaining my bachelor's degree in civil engineering, I was looking for a new challenge where I could apply my skills and gain experience in a professional and collaborative e...