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Jeroen Hoebeke is a prominent researcher specializing in wireless communications, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and networked systems for smart industrial environments. His work sits at the intersection of wireless networking, robotics, and industrial automation, addressing the critical challenges of deploying reliable connectivity in demanding real-world settings. Hoebeke's most influential contribution is his comprehensive survey on wireless technology trade-offs for the Industrial IoT (2020), which has garnered over 109 citations and has become a key reference for researchers and engineers navigating the complex landscape of Industrial Wireless Sensor and Actuator Networks (IWSAN). His research demonstrates how wireless connectivity can transform industrial monitoring, actuation, and coordination at reduced deployment costs. Beyond theoretical analysis, Hoebeke has made significant practical contributions, developing flexible Wi-Fi communication architectures for mobile robots in indoor industrial environments and proposing measurement-based solutions for robust radio network planning and reconfiguration in factories. His work on mesh networking strategies for mobile robots further reflects his commitment to adaptable, real-world deployable solutions. With a body of work that bridges foundational wireless theory and applied industrial networking, Hoebeke's research provides essential guidance for engineers and academics working to realize the full promise of Industry 4.0 connectivity.