Hi! I’m Laura, a master’s student in High-Tech Engineering at TU Delft, and I’m excited to be doing my thesis at MEMSYS.

After growing up in The Hague, I moved to the U.S. to complete my bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering at Syracuse University, where I also played Division I field hockey. Now back in the Netherlands, I’m drawn to the cutting-edge innovation that defines the High-Tech Engineering track — especially the drive to create solutions that haven’t been done before.

At MEMSYS, my thesis focuses on energy harvesting from multiple degrees of freedom. Traditional energy harvesters are typically optimized for planar, single-axis motion and are highly sensitive to orientation, which limits their effectiveness in dynamic environments. My research aims to develop more robust mechanisms that can efficiently extract energy from multi-directional motion, reducing orientation sensitivity and broadening real-world applicability.

I was drawn to MEMSYS not only for its technical focus, but also because I believe energy harvesting plays an important role in building a more sustainable future. Working here allows me to combine hands-on prototyping with applied research in a fast-moving, collaborative environment — and I love being part of a team that’s excited to make a real impact.