Work
A selection of projects across consulting, advisory, and AI for impact.
Selected engagements
AI Policy Advisory
Advised the Dutch government (Province of Noord-Brabant) on AI policy, ethics, and regional AI strategy as a member of the AI Advisory Board.
EAISI Experience Room
Built the AI experience room at Eindhoven University of Technology: six physical demos of cutting-edge AI research. Part of the founding team of the EAISI institute.
Sustainable Digitization Strategy
Strategic board member of the Dutch Coalition for Sustainable Digitization (NCDD), shaping national goals for responsible tech.
Challenge-Based Learning in AI
Designed and ran a challenge-based learning AI program for Eindhoven University of Technology. Sourced real-world stakeholders and data, designed the full curriculum, hired mentors, and executed the program end-to-end.
Artwork Damage Reconstruction
Used scientific methods and 3D rendering to reconstruct a damaged artwork from gallery photographs for a private art dealer. The reconstruction proved the piece was damaged while on display, helping secure restitution of nearly €500,000.
AI Introduction Program
Delivered four sessions for Achmea introducing the organization to the benefits of AI, practical applications, and inspiring stories of AI for good implementation.
Guest Lecturer, Innovation Management
Recurring guest lecturer at Eindhoven University of Technology on AI for Good and impact startups for the Innovation Management master's program.
AI for impact: 50+ projects, 4500+ engineers
As founder & CEO of FruitPunch AI, I led the platform that crowdsourced €45M in AI engineering for organizations like Stanford, ESA, and Greenpeace. Here's a selection of the 50+ projects our community delivered.
AI-powered Wildlife Conservation in Africa
Computer vision models to detect and track wildlife across the African savanna, supporting conservation efforts at scale.
AI for Coral Reefs
Automated coral reef health assessment using underwater imagery and deep learning to support marine conservation.
Detecting Oil Spills on Open Sea
Satellite imagery analysis with AI to detect and track oil spills in open waters, enabling faster environmental response.
Heart Failure Detection from ECGs
AI models to detect early signs of heart failure from electrocardiogram data, potentially saving lives through early diagnosis.
Tracking Reforestation with AI
Using drone and satellite data with AI to monitor and verify reforestation projects worldwide.
Preventing Sepsis in Preterm Babies
AI-based early warning system to detect sepsis in preterm infants, giving medical teams critical extra time.
Autonomous Fixed-Wing UAV Landing
Reinforcement learning for autonomous flight control and precision landing of fixed-wing drones.
AI for Road Safety
Data-driven approach combining AI and visualization to improve road safety analysis and accident prevention.