Welcome our new EngD trainee: Ana Hernández Madonado
We are excited to welcome Ana Hernández Madonado, who joined the Eindhoven Engine team last year as part of the Mechatronics System Design EngD program. As an EngD trainee, Ana is contributing to an impactful in-house project focused on accelerating the transition toward a climate‑neutral Brainport region by 2040.
In collaboration with Rijkswaterstaat and TU/e
Ana’s project is in close cooperation with Rijkswaterstaat TU/e and Eindhoven Engine. The work began with an exploration of opportunities for water reuse and regeneration within the Brainport region. Building on these early findings, Ana is now conducting an integrated systems analysis to better understand how natural systems, regional infrastructure, and human activities interact.
Her research involves defining system boundaries, mapping key actors, and identifying critical interdependencies across the region. This integrated approach supports the development of a shared regional understanding, an essential step for effective collaboration between stakeholders.
Supporting the Brainport region’s climate-neutral future
The insights from this project will help guide the Brainport region in its transition toward climate neutrality, providing a robust foundation for informed decision-making and future sustainable solutions. By emphasizing system integration and stakeholder alignment, Ana’s work underscores the vital role of collaboration in achieving long‑term environmental impact.
We warmly welcome Ana to Eindhoven Engine and look forward to following her contributions throughout her EngD journey!