ODIN and EIR New-Year member lunch
2024-01-09 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/Paris) | Master Association Hub
Celebrate the new year with us and EIR! Reminisce with your fellow ODIN and EIR members about your favourite Connected World experience in the last year, while enjoying a special new-year’s treat. Non-members are also allowed to join. However, ODIN members will enjoy a discount on the lunch. The lunch will be held in the break at the Master Association Hub on floor 6.
The special ne-year’s treat will be ODINbollen, better known as Oliebollen and to get back in the Christmas vibe, we will also have kEIRstballen/bittEIRballs on buns. All just for €2,- if you are a member of ODIN and/or EIR and €3,- for non-members!
Subscribe before January 8th 20:00 to make sure you can get these delicious treats!

ODIN member lunch
2024-03-26 12:30 - 13:30 | Master Association Hub
The ODIN member lunch is an opportunity to talk with your peers in the Connected World field, while enjoying a nice sandwich that you can create yourself. Non-members are also allowed to join. However, ODIN members will enjoy a discount on the lunch. The lunch will be held in the break at the Master Association Hub on floor 6.
The price for members is € 2,50, for non-members it is €3,50.

Internship and Graduation Project Market 2024
2024-04-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Flux floor 1 (Vide), Groene Loper 19, Eindhoven, Eindhoven, 5612 AZ, Netherlands
Whether you are looking for an internship or graduation project in the Communication domain of Electrical Engineering, or just wondering what possibilities you have within this domain, this market is something for you!
We present you multiple projects in this field from both companies and the capacity groups EM, IC, SPS, ECO and PhI. They provide information about possible projects and what to look for in your search. This will also help you broaden your network within the department to make it easier to find the best suitable projects. Additionally, we will provide you with information on the basic things to keep in mind when going on an internship (abroad)!

All this will be combined into a market in Flux. If you subscribe before the 22nd of April, 10:00, we will even be able to provide you with some delicious and free lunch!

The following companies will definitely be there:

Thales
AltumRF
More to come!

Information session MasterPlus Optics&Photonics
2024-09-19 12:30 - 13:30 | MetaForum 4.210 / MF 11
Are you interested in the photonics industry? Then we have something for you! Photonics uses photons instead of electrons to transfer information. This can be used to create more energy-efficient, faster, and more accurate microchips.
During this lunch lecture you will learn more about the possibilities for work and study in the field of photonics. Andrea Fiore will give a short introduction and will talk about the new MasterPlus Optics&Photonics program. Furthermore, former students that work in the field of photonics will give some talks about their experiences. Representatives from the PhotonDelta ecosystem will also give pitches. The PhotonDelta ecosystem consists of more than 60 partners that together form the whole chain from the design to the application of photonic chips.

ODIN member lunch
2024-10-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Master Association Hub
The ODIN member lunch is an opportunity to talk with your peers in the Connected World field, while enjoying a nice sandwich that you can create yourself. Non-members are also allowed to join. However, ODIN members will enjoy a discount on the lunch. The lunch will be held in the break at the Master Association Hub on floor 6.
The price for members is € 1,50, for non-members it is €2,50.

ODIN & CWTe PhD Lunch Lecture
2024-10-21 12:40 - 13:20 | Cascade 2.10, Flux 6.154 - De Groene Loper 19,, Eindhoven, 5612AZ
Do you want to learn more about what research is being done at the TU/e?
On Monday the 21st of October, Jordi Zandboer and Sudha Malik will present their PhD projects during an ODIN lunch lecture!
Jordi Zandboer specializes in Sub-THz antenna-in-package and antenna-on-chip design for short range, high-datarate wireless communication chips.
Sudha Malik’s research focuses on advancing 5G mm-Wave technology to balance high data throughput with reduced RF-EMF exposure. Through beamforming techniques, she is developing methods to minimize exposure for non-users while ensuring optimal connectivity for users. This work is part of the ETAIN project, where they study real-world exposure levels and propose strategies for efficient wireless networks.

The lunch lecture will take place on October 21 at 12:40 to 13:20, in Cascade 2.10.

56th GMM ODIN
2024-11-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Colloquium 7
The 40th Board will be constituted in the 56th GMM on the 22nd of November as follows:

Norine Rijksen
Chairman

Anouk Nees
Secretary

Esther Maas
Treasurer

Mart Phillipsen
Vice-Chairman
Commissioner of External Affairs

ODIN Constitution Drink
2024-11-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Het Walhalla, Flux 6.154 - De Groene Loper 19,, Eindhoven, 5612AP, Netherlands
Come celebrate the new board in Het Walhalla after the GMM!

ODIN Members Lunch
2024-12-05 12:30 - 13:30 | Master Association Hub
Join the ODIN Members Lunch, to connect with peers from the Connected World field, while enjoying a nice sandwich that you can create yourself. Non-members are also allowed to join, however, ODIN members will enjoy a discount on the lunch. The lunch will be held in the break at the Master Association Hub on floor 6.
The price for members is € 1,50, for non-members it is €2,50.

ODIN & CWTe PhD Lunch Lecture
2025-01-10 12:40 - 13:20 | Colloquium 6, Flux 6.154 - De Groene Loper 19,, Eindhoven, 5612AZ
Do you want to learn more about what research is being done at the TU/e?
On Friday the 10th of January, Kyle van Oosterhout will present his PhD project during an ODIN lunch lecture!
A quick summary of what his research is about:
Conventional Silicon chips are the standard for electronics because very small transistors can be made in them, so that billions of transistors can fit on a single chip. A major disadvantage of this technology is that it is rigid and small. In applications where signals must be read from the body (such as EEG in epilepsy or EMG in muscular diseases), it is important to read many signals over a long distance. Flexible electronics can cheaply amplify and compress these signals over a large area and conform to the body. His research is on circuit design in this unconventional technology.
The lunch lecture will take place on January 10 at 12:40 to 13:20, the location is Colloquium 6 in Flux
If you subscribe before Wednesday 15:30, we will provide lunch for you!

NESTOR-TUe workshop on Modern Classical and Quantum Optical Fibre Systems
2025-01-22 08:45 - 17:30 | Gemini 4.24
On behalf of the Information and Communication Theory Lab at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and the NESTOR European Doctoral Network. We are excited to invite you to our upcoming workshop, Modern Classical and Quantum Optical Fibre Systems, which is going to be January 22 at the Tu/e.
This workshop promises to be an enriching experience for anyone passionate about optical communication and cutting-edge technologies.
This event will feature a series of insightful talks from renowned experts in the field:

Prof. Magnus Karlsson (Chalmers University)
Dr. Olga Vassilieva (Fujitsu Technologies)
Dr. Metodi Yankov (Coherent Corporation)
Dr. Chigo Okonkwo (Eindhoven University of Technology)

The schedule includes:

Morning Talks:

09:15 – 10:00: “Channel Modelling for SDM Transmission” by Prof. Magnus Karlsson
10:00 – 10:45: “Digital Signal Processing and Constellation Shaping for Coherent Optical Transceivers” by Dr. Olga Vassilieva
11:00 – 11:45: “FEC for Pluggable Coherent Optical Transceivers” by Dr. Metodi Yankov
11:45 – 12:30: “Embedding Quantum Communications into Existing Optical Systems” by Dr. Chigo Okonkwo
Coffee breaks and networking opportunities will be included throughout the morning.

Afternoon Activities:

13:20 – 15:30 : A hands-on DSP Hackathon focused on algorithms for optical communication in fiber optics.

Closing Session:

16:00 – 17:30: PhD thesis defense by Sebastiaan Goossens, ICT lab, Eindhoven University of Technology.

Thesis title “Constellation Shaping for Mitigating Nonlinear Interference Noise in Fiber Optical Communications”

If you are interested in joining this workshop, you need to register via this link. There is also additional information about NESTOR if you want to learn more about them:
Registration Link: https://nestor-network.net/otw-workshop-tue/

Internship and Graduation project Market
2025-02-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Flux floor 1 (Vide), Groene Loper 19, Eindhoven, Eindhoven, 5612 AZ, Netherlands
! Note: registration for LUNCH closed, but you can still drop by without the guarantee of free lunch !
Whether you are looking for an internship or graduation project in the Communication domain of Electrical Engineering, or just wondering what possibilities you have within this domain, this market is something for you!
We present you multiple projects in this field from both companies and the research groups EM, IC, SPS, ECO and PHI. They provide information about possible projects and what to look for in your search. This will also help you broaden your network within the department to make it easier to find the best suitable projects. Additionally, we will provide you with information on the basic things to keep in mind when going on an internship (abroad)!

All this will be combined into a internship and graduation project market in Flux. If you subscribe before the 15th of February, we will even be able to provide you with some delicious free lunch!

The following companies will definitely be there:

EFFECT Photonics
TNO
Stellar Space Industries
TUe research groups (EM, IC, SPS, ECO, PHI)

[LUSTRUM] Hunting Hertz - delayed
2025-03-10 - 2025-03-14
! This event is delayed, so stay tuned for a new date !
Have you ever wondered how to get on the same level as ODIN? This is your chance! This whole lustrum week, you can be hunting Hertz’s in your mission to find the one and only communication source. Finding this communication source the quickest and most often (max 1x per day), while using your own receiver, will result in a promising price. However, fear not if building receivers is not your call in life, we will make sure you get a handleable receiver for which you only need to design an antenna. But if you like the challenge and want to increase your chances in finding this communication source first, you can request an additional budget up to €10,- to pimp up your receiver (with components of course)! So make sure to form a group (2-5 persons) with your fellow hunters and sign up for this activity (only one sign up per group needed, from the team captain).

[LUSTRUM] ODDDDDDDDDDIN
2025-03-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Master Association Hub
Join the start of the ODIN Lustrum with a fun twist on the ODDDDDDDDDDIN, one of the most traditional activities of Odin. Come enjoy a piece of the longest durum ever made in Flux, completely free of charge! The lunch will be held in the break at the Master Association Hub on floor 6.
NOTE: we will be making a very basic döner, there will be some toppings that you have put on it yourself, if you have any allergies or are vegetarian we will take that into account, but meat preferences not. It will still be very tasty!

[LUSTRUM] Members drink
2025-03-10 16:30 - 19:00 | Het Walhalla, Flux 6.154 - De Groene Loper 19,, Eindhoven, 5612AP, Netherlands
Come have a drink with us in Het Walhalla to celebrate the start of the Lustrum week and connect with your peers from the Connected World field. ODIN will provide snacks, and we will also invite the capacity groups in the Connected World field to this drink. This will be your chance to get to know your peers and the staff from the department and network! You can of course also join just to have fun.

[LUSTRUM] Benefactors activity - members are also allowed to join
2025-03-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Klokgebouw, at yellow camper, Klokgebouw 212, Eindhoven, 5617 AD, Netherlands
At the last day of the Lustrum we want to connect our members and our benefactors with a fun teambuilding activity! We will go to The Battle Room in Eindhoven, which is an escaperoom where multiple groups have to be the quickest to escape from their room, with some fun twists to bully the team(s) in the other room(s).
The price of this activity depends on how much people subscribe, it will be maximum €20-25.

Afterwards we will grab a drink in The Walhalla, so you are more than welcome to join us there!

[LUSTRUM] Benefactors drink - members are also allowed to join
2025-03-14 16:30 - 19:00 | Het Walhalla, Flux 6.154 - De Groene Loper 19,, Eindhoven, 5612AP, Netherlands
After the benefactors activity, we will enjoy some drinks in Het Walhalla with the benefactors. If you want to connect with them while having some drinks, please join us! Afterwards, we will also go to 100Watt for a bite, so if you are interested in joining us there as well, you can sign up for the Benefactors dinner.

[LUSTRUM] Benefactors dinner - members are also allowed to join
2025-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | 100Watt Eindhoven, Bleekweg 1, Eindhoven, Brabant, 5611EZ, Netherlands
After the benefactors drink, we will go to the city brewery of Eindhoven: 100Watt. If you would like to join us for having dinner at 100Watt (whether you are a benefactor or not), please make sure to sign up for this activity! Note that ODIN does not pay for this dinner.

ODIN & CWTe PhD Lunch Lecture
2025-03-25 12:40 - 13:20 | Colloquium 6, Flux 6.154 - De Groene Loper 19,, Eindhoven, 5612AZ
Do you want to learn more about what research is being done at the TU/e?
On Tuesday the 25th of March, Michiel Wopereis (PHI) and Astrid Barreiro Berrio (SPS) will present their PhD projects during an ODIN lunch lecture!
The project of Michiel: LiDAR sensing systems are pivotal in applications such as self-driving cars, metrology, and optical communications. The performance of these systems depends highly on the precision and accuracy of beam steering in free space. Traditional mechanical LiDAR systems utilize moving parts to steer the beam, often reducing robustness, speed, and accuracy. Our project aims to steer the beam in free space solely using the interference of light. This is known as an Optical Phased Array (OPA).
The project of Astrid: Modern communication depends on high-speed, reliable networks, and optical fiber technology forms the backbone of this system. Whether connecting cities, linking wireless base stations, or enabling long-distance communication, optical fibers ensure the rapid and efficient transfer of information. To keep up with growing digital demands, scientists are continuously working to optimize fiber-optic networks. Her PhD research tackled key challenges in fiber modeling, introducing innovative approaches to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the first-order regular perturbation approximation (FRP) model. Her work enhances fiber-optic modeling, making it more practical and scalable for future communication networks.
The lunch lecture will take place on March 25th at 12:40 to 13:20, the location is Colloquium 6 in Flux
If you subscribe, we will provide lunch for you!

Interest List Excursion Royal Netherlands Navy
2025-05-01 08:00 - 17:00
Mimir organizes an excursion to the Royal Netherlands Navy, and we can offer some spots on this excursion to our ODIN members! However, due to this being a government institution and matters of national defence, we cannot accept students without a Dutch passport. The tour will also be in Dutch, therefore the remainder of the information will be provided in Dutch.
Op Donderdag 1 Mei is er een excursie naar de koninklijk Nederlandse marine in Den Helder. We zullen die ochtend vertrekken met een bus vanuit Eindhoven. Na een lange busrit zullen we op het terrein van de marine rondgeleid worden op een van de schepen. Het multipurposefregat (M-fregat) is inzetbaar voor oppervlakteoorlogsvoering en onderzeebootbestrijding. Het heeft tevens ook zijn eigen luchtverdediging aan boord.
Er wordt in de middag lunch aangeboden. Na de lunch wordt er waarschijnlijk een praatje gehouden door de mijnenjagers. Details volgen.
Ben je geïnteresseerd in deze excursie? Schrijf je dan vooral in op deze interesselijst en afhankelijk van hoeveel plekken wij vrij kunnen maken voor ODIN leden, hanteren wij een “wie het eerst komt, die het eerst maalt” principe.
De lijst sluit op dinsdag 8 april, als je voor die tijd bericht hebt gekregen over gegevens die nodig zijn voor de excursie, is je plek gegarandeerd.

ODIN Member Lunch
2025-05-08 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-09-29 12:30 - 13:30 | Master Association Hub
The ODIN member lunch is an opportunity to talk with your peers in the Connected World field, while enjoying a nice sandwich that you can put together yourself. Non-members are also allowed to join. However, ODIN members will enjoy a discount on the lunch. The lunch will be held in the break at the Master Association Hub on floor 6.
The price for members is € 1,50, for non-members it is €2,50.

ODIN Member Drink
2025-06-13 16:30 - 19:00 | Het Walhalla, Flux 6.154 - De Groene Loper 19,, Eindhoven, 5612AP, Netherlands
Come have a drink with us in Het Walhalla together with your peers from the Connected World field. We will also invite the capacity groups in the Connected World field to this drink. Therefore, this will be your chance to get to know your peers and the staff from the department and network! And to have fun of course 🙂
Besides that, you can choose to join our ODDDDDINNER and enjoy some durum (which we will order upfront, a list of orders will follow).

Photonics Information Session
2025-09-18 12:30 - 13:30 | Gemini 3a.12
Are you interested in the photonics industry? Then we have something for you! Photonics uses photons instead of electrons to transfer information. This can be used to create more energy-efficient, faster, and more accurate microchips.
During this lunch lecture (free lunch provided) you will learn more about the possibilities for work and study in the field of photonics. Andre Fiore will give a short introduction and will talk about the new MasterPlus Optics&Photonics program. Furthermore, former students that work in the field of photonics will give some talks about their experiences. Representatives from the PhotonDelta ecosystem will also give pitches. The PhotonDelta ecosystem consists of more than 60 partners that together form the whole chain from the design to the application of photonic chips.

ODIN & CWTe PhD Lunch Lecture
2025-11-21 12:30 - 13:30 | Flux 9.181 (colloquium 9)
Do you want to learn more about what research is being done at the TU/e?
On Friday the 21st of November, Zhangyue Wei (ECO) and Stefano Chiavazza (ES) will present their PhD projects during an ODIN lunch lecture!
The lunch lecture will take place on November 21st, 12h30-13h30, location will be determined later
If you subscribe, we will provide lunch for you!

ICT-lab seminar
2025-11-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Zwarte Doos
The ICT-lab is an academic research group in the Signal Processing Systems Group and its hosting the Tenth Van der Meulen Seminar, which is also open for students! The main theme of this edition is Shannon Theory. The seminar will be an afternoon event, featuring three lectures by leading international experts in information theory.

Prof. Albert Guillén i Fàbregas (University of Cambridge, UK)

Title: Reliable Communication over Gilbert-Elliott-type Channels

Prof. Vincent Y. F. Tan (National University of Singapore, Singapore)

Title: Ensemble-Tight Second-Order Asymptotics and Exponents for Guessing-Based Decoding With Abandonment

Prof. Shun Watanabe (Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan)

Title: Derandomization of Channel Resolvability Construction via Multiplicative Weight Update Algorithm

For more information and registration, please go to this page.

ESA lunch lecture
2025-12-03 12:30 - 14:30 | Colloquium 6, Flux 6.154 - De Groene Loper 19,, Eindhoven, 5612AZ
Are you interested in space exploration and revolutionary satellite missions? Then we got something for you!
The European Space Agency (ESA) is at the forefront of exploring our universe and understanding our own planet: from mapping the Milky Way to studying Jupiter’s icy moons.
During this ESA lunch lecture (free lunch provided!), you’ll get the unique opportunity to hear from a speaker who has worked directly on two major ESA missions: GAIA, which is creating the most precise 3D map of our galaxy ever made, and JUICE, the mission currently on its way to explore Jupiter and its moons.
During the first part of the session (12:30–13:30), you’ll learn all about the GAIA and JUICE missions and get a glimpse into what it’s like to work at ESA. In the second part, the session will open up for questions and discussion, giving you the chance to dive deeper into topics like space science, engineering, and life at ESA. It is preferred that you attend the entire session, but if you have other obligations that prevent you from doing so, you may leave whenever it is convenient for you.
Make sure to sign up fast, and enjoy a free lunch while listening to the coolest space projects!

57th GMM ODIN
2025-12-15 16:00 - 17:00 | flux 4.251
The 41th Board will be constituted in the 57th GMM on the 15th of December as follows:

Carmello Vella
Chairman

Anouk Nees
Secretary

Esther Maas
Treasurer

Norine Rijksen
Vice-Chairman
Commissioner of External Affairs

Celebratory drink 41th Board
2025-12-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Het Walhalla, Flux 6.154 - De Groene Loper 19,, Eindhoven, 5612AP, Netherlands
After the GMM has concluded, we will have celebratory drinks in Het Walhalla, so feel free to join us there as well. It will not be a constitution drink, but there will be Goldstrike present for those who are interested.

Internship and Graduation project market
2026-02-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Flux floor 1 (Vide), Groene Loper 19, Eindhoven, Eindhoven, 5612 AZ, Netherlands
! Note: registration for LUNCH closed, but you can still drop by without the guarantee of free lunch !
Whether you are looking for an internship or graduation project in the communication domain of Electrical Engineering, or just wondering what possibilities you have within this domain, this market is something for you!
On this market, both companies and TU/e research groups EM, IC, SPS, ECO and PHI will present you with multiple projects in this field. They provide information about possible topics and what to look for in your search. This will also help you broaden your network within the department to make it easier to find the best suitable projects. Additionally, we will provide you with information on the basic things to keep in mind when going on an internship (abroad)!
Therefore, make sure to come to this internship and graduation project market located in Flux. Besides that, if you subscribe before the 9th of February, we will even be able to provide you with some delicious free lunch!
The following companies will definitely be there:

TNO
ANTENNEX
KRUSH LABS
Master Plus Optics & Photonics (MPOP)
TUe research groups (EM, IC, SPS, ECO, PHI)
