The establishment of the Advisory Board has been initiated to challenge the decisions, results, and directions taken in the project, serving as a critical mechanism for ensuring the project's alignment with its overarching goals and objectives.
R-PODID Advisory Board
Role and Value of the Advisory Board
In a research and development (R&D) project, especially one as complex and multifaceted as R-PODID, the Advisory Board plays a pivotal role in providing expert guidance, diverse perspectives, and strategic insights throughout the project lifecycle.
First and foremost, the Advisory Board brings together a diverse group of individuals with expertise in relevant fields, such as academia and industry.
This diversity ensures that the project benefits from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and knowledge domains, enriching the decision-making process and enhancing the quality of project outcomes. By leveraging the collective wisdom of Advisory Board members, the project team can tap into specialised knowledge, identify potential blind spots, and anticipate emerging trends or challenges.
Expertise
Moreover, the Advisory Board will serve as a sounding board for the project team, offering constructive criticism, challenging assumptions, and providing valuable feedback on key decisions and strategic directions. This critical engagement helps to strengthen the rigour and credibility of the project's methodologies, analyses, and findings, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and intellectual rigour.
Overall, the Advisory Board will serve as a cornerstone of effective governance and stakeholder engagement in the R-PODID project, providing invaluable guidance, oversight, and support to ensure its success and maximise its impact.
Engagement
INTRODUCING MEMBERS OF THE R-PODID ADVISORY BOARD
The inaugural meeting of the R-PODID Advisory Board took place on the 31st of March 2025, marking an important milestone for the R-PODID project.
Professor, University of Bologna | Director Emeritus, SINANO Institute | Governing Board Member, Chips JU
Prof. Enrico Sangiorgi
Prof. Enrico Sangiorgi is Professor at University of Bologna’s Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering "Guglielmo Marconi", and Director Emertus of SINANO Institute. He is a member of the Chips JU Governing Board and of the Aeneas Supervisory Board. He is a member of the Supervisory Board of the Foundation Chips-IT, a recently established national research center.
Prof. Sangiorgi has been Vice Rector at the University of Bologna and a Visiting Scientist at Stanford University and Bell Laboratories. His research covers the physics, characterization, modeling, and fabrication of solid-state devices and integrated circuits. He has been working on device scaling and reliability. Enrico Sangiorgi is a Distinguished Lecturer and Fellow of the IEEE (2005).
Prof. Dr. Hendrik Wöhrle is a prominent figure in the field of medical electronics, serving as a professor at the University of Duisburg-Essen. He also leads the "Smart Embedded Systems" research group at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (IMS) in Duisburg, Germany. His research focuses on the development of domain specific computer architectures, advanced sensor systems, encompassing areas such as medical implants, edge computing, and adaptive machine learning.
The "Smart Embedded Systems" group at Fraunhofer IMS specialises in creating embedded machine learning solutions for predictive maintenance, sensor systems, and robotics, aiming to push the boundaries of sensor technology through the integration of artificial intelligence and cutting-edge microsystem techniques.
Prof. Dr. Hendrik Wöhrle is a prominent figure in the field of medical electronics, serving as a professor at the University of Duisburg-Essen. He also leads the "Smart Embedded Systems" research group at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (IMS) in Duisburg, Germany. His research focuses on the development of domain specific computer architectures, advanced sensor systems, encompassing areas such as medical implants, edge computing, and adaptive machine learning.
The "Smart Embedded Systems" group at Fraunhofer IMS specialises in creating embedded machine learning solutions for predictive maintenance, sensor systems, and robotics, aiming to push the boundaries of sensor technology through the integration of artificial intelligence and cutting-edge microsystem techniques.
Prof. Dr. Hendrik Wöhrle is a prominent figure in the field of medical electronics, serving as a professor at the University of Duisburg-Essen. He also leads the "Smart Embedded Systems" research group at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (IMS) in Duisburg, Germany. His research focuses on the development of domain specific computer architectures, advanced sensor systems, encompassing areas such as medical implants, edge computing, and adaptive machine learning.
The "Smart Embedded Systems" group at Fraunhofer IMS specialises in creating embedded machine learning solutions for predictive maintenance, sensor systems, and robotics, aiming to push the boundaries of sensor technology through the integration of artificial intelligence and cutting-edge microsystem techniques.
Fellow Scientist, Signify | Head of ECTM Section, TU Delft
Prof. Dr. Ir. Willem D. van Driel
Prof. Dr. Ir. Willem D. van Driel is a distinguished expert in the reliability of electronic products and systems. Prof. van Driel serves as a Fellow Scientist at Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) in Eindhoven, focusing on solid-state lighting reliability. In addition to his corporate role, since April 2024, he leads the Electronic Components, Technology, and Materials (ECTM) section at the Department of Microelectronics, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).
He earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology in 1992 and 1994, respectively, and completed his Ph.D. at TU Delft in 2007. He has authored over 400 scientific publications, including journal and conference papers, book and book chapters, patents, and invited keynote lectures. His research interests encompass solid-state lighting, microelectronics, microsystems technologies, virtual prototyping, virtual reliability qualification, and designing for reliability of microelectronics and microsystems.
Professor, University of Duisburg-Essen | Head of Smart Embedded Systems, Fraunhofer IMS
Prof. Dr. Hendrik Wöhrle
Prof. Dr. Hendrik Wöhrle is a prominent figure in the field of medical electronics, serving as a professor at the University of Duisburg-Essen. He also leads the "Smart Embedded Systems" research group at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (IMS) in Duisburg, Germany. His research focuses on the development of domain specific computer architectures, advanced sensor systems, encompassing areas such as medical implants, edge computing, and adaptive machine learning.
The "Smart Embedded Systems" group at Fraunhofer IMS specialises in creating embedded machine learning solutions for predictive maintenance, sensor systems, and robotics, aiming to push the boundaries of sensor technology through the integration of artificial intelligence and cutting-edge microsystem techniques.
Prof. Dr. Hendrik Wöhrle is a prominent figure in the field of medical electronics, serving as a professor at the University of Duisburg-Essen. He also leads the "Smart Embedded Systems" research group at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (IMS) in Duisburg, Germany. His research focuses on the development of domain specific computer architectures, advanced sensor systems, encompassing areas such as medical implants, edge computing, and adaptive machine learning.
The "Smart Embedded Systems" group at Fraunhofer IMS specialises in creating embedded machine learning solutions for predictive maintenance, sensor systems, and robotics, aiming to push the boundaries of sensor technology through the integration of artificial intelligence and cutting-edge microsystem techniques.
Prof. Dr. Ir. Willem D. van Driel is a distinguished expert in the reliability of electronic products and systems. Prof. van Driel serves as a Fellow Scientist at Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) in Eindhoven, focusing on solid-state lighting reliability. In addition to his corporate role, since April 2024, he leads the Electronic Components, Technology, and Materials (ECTM) section at the Department of Microelectronics, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).
He earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology in 1992 and 1994, respectively, and completed his Ph.D. at TU Delft in 2007. He has authored over 400 scientific publications, including journal and conference papers, book and book chapters, patents, and invited keynote lectures. His research interests encompass solid-state lighting, microelectronics, microsystems technologies, virtual prototyping, virtual reliability qualification, and designing for reliability of microelectronics and microsystems.
Production Director, Arçelik Electronics Plant
Ethem Sahin
Ethem Sahin serves as the Production Director at Arçelik's Electronics Plant, where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing manufacturing operations. Notably, he led the project for relocating the TV factory from Beylikdüzü to Çerkezköy, a strategic move aimed at enhancing production efficiency and capacity. This relocation aligns with Arçelik's commitment to expanding its manufacturing capabilities; in October 2018, the company inaugurated a new electronics factory in Çerkezköy, investing 500 million Turkish Liras to bolster its production capacity and export potential. Mr Sahin has published on the topics of Design of a just-in-time periodic material supply system for the assembly lines and an application in electronics industry.
Ethem Sahin serves as the Production Director at Arçelik's Electronics Plant, where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing manufacturing operations. Notably, he led the project for relocating the TV factory from Beylikdüzü to Çerkezköy, a strategic move aimed at enhancing production efficiency and capacity. This relocation aligns with Arçelik's commitment to expanding its manufacturing capabilities; in October 2018, the company inaugurated a new electronics factory in Çerkezköy, investing 500 million Turkish Liras to bolster its production capacity and export potential. Mr Sahin has published on the topics of Design of a just-in-time periodic material supply system for the assembly lines and an application in electronics industry.
