Alumnus - Endino Gieske

Name: Endino Gieske
Alumnus: Master Chemical Engineering
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“The cultural diversity among students is remarkable; interacting with peers from around the globe enriches the learning experience, fostering a multicultural environment that prepares us for global professional settings.”

My name is Endino Gieske and I started the Master in Chemical Engineering at TU Delft in 2022. I chose to study chemical engineering at TU Delft because of the prestige and quality of the education that the university offers. I have always had an affinity for chemistry, and being able to apply it in the world through engineering is perfect for me. 

One of the aspects I appreciate most about this programme is the wide range of courses available, which provides students with a diverse skill set. This broad education allows us to creatively apply our skills in different scientific fields. The collaborative atmosphere at TU Delft is another highlight. The curriculum encourages teamwork and improves our ability to work together, which I find invaluable. The lecturers here are not only knowledgeable, but also incredibly supportive, always ready to help us with any academic challenges we encounter. 

The cultural diversity among the students is remarkable; interacting with peers from around the world enriches the learning experience and fosters a multicultural environment that prepares us for global professional environments. Research opportunities are extensive, with numerous specialist groups allowing students to delve into almost any area of interest for their thesis. For my thesis, I focused on the mechanochemical recycling of polymers, diving deep into experimental organic chemistry. I researched the mechanochemical recycling of waste plastics, using mechanical forces to induce and exploit chemical changes in polymers.

My placement, on the other hand, involved modelling CO2 electrolysers and exploring the computational side of electrochemistry. This mix of practical and theoretical work demonstrated how chemical engineering skills can be transferred seamlessly between very different areas of science.
Having graduated with distinction, I'm now looking forward to applying these skills to the computational modelling of combustion flow in rocket engines, taking the solid foundation provided by TU Delft into an exciting new frontier. To that end, I'm currently doing a post-graduate programme at the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics.