Time setter stories
This is the time when innovation is crucial. TNO employees make their mark on our time. These time setters are driven professionals who push boundaries every day. They develop innovative solutions towards a safe, sustainable, healthy and digital future. In this series, we share stories of our time setters. Read the personal stories of employees about working at TNO.
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Time setter story: Maaike de Boer about hybrid AI
'The challenge is to make people realise they shouldn’t rely solely on data-driven AI, but also need knowledge-driven AI.'

Time setter story: Amir Fattahi about energy models
'I build a bridge between science and the practical application of energy models.'

Time setter story: Mirjam de Bruin-Hoegée about chemical weapons
'Ideally, soldiers will soon receive an alert when exposed.'

Time setter story: Anthia Solaki about human-machine teaming
'My work is all about making AI technology robust, reliable and explainable.'

Time setter story: Janice Odijk on objective recruitment
‘Within TNO, such a wide variety of research is conducted. The possibilities are nearly limitless.’

Time setter story: Max van Strien
‘I look forward to supporting new trainees in their personal development.’

Time setter story: Stefania Monni on antennas and radar technology
‘Being an engineer at TNO allows me to combine my scientific interests with a positive impact on society.’

Time setter story: Jayeeta Sengupta
‘I enjoy bridging the gap between science and industry.’

Time setter story: Batoul Mesdaghi on the subject of a fair energy transition
‘The energy transition isn’t inherently fair or just.’

Time setter story: Quirine Smit
'By cleverly combining techniques, we can develop systems that are both efficient and reliable.'

Time setter story: Evelien Hesselink
'What we do is of vital importance to our society. It’s fun to be closely involved with such fascinating topics.'

Time setter story: Melloney van der Hoeven
‘I work with different people on various subjects.’

Time setter story: Charlotte Kjellander
‘What we initiated through research within TNO, we are now bringing to life in a spin-off company.’

Time setter story: Anne Fleur van Veenstra
‘You can respond to new developments and make adjustments quickly. That is the strength of TNO.'

Time setter story: Nienke Dijkstra
‘Entrepreneurs are driven, talented people with a desire to make the world a better place. So are the people who work at TNO.'

Time setter story: Wilfred Visser
'Algorithms are a tool to detect anomalies.'

Time setter story: Peter Paul van 't Veen
‘TNO has a lot to offer internationally, not only in the area of technology, but also in developing business models for scaling up.’

Time setter story: Benjamin Brenny
‘TNO is truly a connector of people, ideas and organisations. Always at the edge of what is technologically possible.’

Time setter story: Kallol Das
'We know what society needs, both now and in the future.'

Time setter story: Romée Kars
'I've always been fascinated by the ground beneath our feet.'

Time setter story: Selmar Smit
'What can mean something for the Netherlands can actually be done anywhere at TNO, but in Defence & Security it is truly something special.'

Time setter story: Annemieke Kips
'It is a privilege to work on standardisation with so many leading international experts.'

Time setter story: Anna Tchebotareva
'Contributing to the development of new technologies such as quantum, which can lead to further progress, I find that fantastic.'

Time setter story: Belma Turkovic
'Here, everything is new every day and everything you do is a challenge.’

Time setter story: Mathieu Baas
‘At TNO you get the freedom to follow your interests. I was even able to create my own job related to sustainability.’