James Kandathil Jacob was a student from India of the Automotive Technology MSc curriculum. He did his specialization and MSc project in the Dynamics and Control group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In particular he managed to come up with an improved command steering system for a long and heavy vehicle. He graduated on 19 October 2012, after which he found a job in automotive in the Eindhoven region. James is remembered as a friendly, intelligent and motivated student.

Our deepest sympathy goes to James’ relatives, friends and colleagues. 

Prof. Henk Nijmeijer, Dynamics & Control

Prof. Philip de Goey, Dean

Ir. Alfons Bruekers, Managing Director

On Tuesday, 9 July 2013 James’ funeral has taken place in India. Here at the Eindhoven University of Technology a book of condolences for messages of sympathy for James’ family has been opened in the central hall way of Gemini-South.