The team of 2023
We are the TU Delft Hydro Motion Team, a team of 23 driven students. It is in our nature to challenge the future. We are driven visionaries: aspiring to improve the world, stepping up when faced by a challenge. Our vision is to inspire everyone, from individuals to big industry leaders, to accelerate the adaptation to sustainable technologies. Our mission is to demonstrate the viability of a more sustainable and green maritime industry, while encouraging development of future engineers.
To discover the personal motivation of our team members, click their photos below.

Management
Isabelle de Bruijn
Helena Westermann
Frank Stapelbroek
Mandy Vermeijs
Hull & Body
Ole Grootes
Marieke Vassen
Joost Meinesz
Margot Giliam
Emiel Nefs
Vehicle Dynamics
Ruben Bisschop
Jesper van der Marel
Ruben de Vroomen
Gijs Lutje Beerenbroek
Mark Noordermeer
Embedded Systems
Ruben van den Bos
Roan Zwinkels
Eric Kemmeren
Melle Minten
Darwin Liu
Operations
Emma Alblas
Femke Auerbach
Lise van der Plank
Klaske Galema
Studies
- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Marine Technology
- Industrial Design Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Applied Mathematics & Applied Physics
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Technology, Policy and Management
- Civil Engineering
The team at the Tu delft
The contribution of every team member is essential. Because of the different study backgrounds and personalities we have a very diverse team. We need everyone all year round in order to build this unique boat full of innovative techniques and in order to win the race.
All team members are very motivated to learn new things and give their 100%