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Team Underlying or overarching all actions, pilots and projects proposed for the sustainable transition of TU Delft is the governance that forms the foundation of a sustainable community. Our sustainability core team deals with this theme. TU Delft intends to become an entirely sustainable organisation, not only by the measures implemented on the campus and the resulting carbon and circular performance, but also in the way the university is organised. Financial and regulative incentives (carbon pricing, Total cost of ownership, circular contracting) should steer processes towards sustainability. Total Cost of Ownership In order to support sustainable decisions, a long-term perspective on financial decisions is needed. TCO (total cost of ownership) includes exploitation costs and benefits and considers the residual value of a building or product and its materials. The capitalisation of environmental impact is also possible. Therefore, TCO will become the basis for financial decisions. Circular contracting Procurement of stationary, furniture, equipment, materials and services proved to be the greatest cause of carbon equivalent emissions at TU Delft. The embodied carbon of these products can only be tackled by a full supply chain approach, from producer to end-user. Therefore, circular contracting, which can secure the sustainable production, transport, maintenance and final stage handling, is essential to cut down on carbon emissions. We are already working with circular contracting. Internal carbon tax Based on various sources and to make amends for damages of the past, TU Delft is investigating the possibility to use a carbon price at the value of € 150 per tonne of CO2-equivalent and how to include this in its everyday financial system. This carbon price can possibly be used for financial decisions, to compare alternative plans, with selections of suppliers, for price adjustments, to define carbon budgets, and as value for an internal carbon tax (e.g. imposed on flights). Personal carbon budgets We are currently investigating the option of personal carbon budgets: a maximum CO2 emission budget that can be arranged per faculty or service department, and per employee or student. Organisational units and people can spend this budget the way they want to. A personal carbon budget can help to change behaviour and support conscientious decisions.

Book Presentation | Process Technology in the Netherlands: Past and Future

Book Presentation | Process Technology in the Netherlands: Past and Future Speech by Ernst Homburg For over a century process technology has been of crucial importance for the economic and social development of Western countries such as the Netherlands. The book Een eeuw chemische technologie in Nederland (2021) offers an overview of the development of chemical engineering and other sub-disciplines of process technology up to now. It analyzes how the field gradually acquired a more scientific basis. One after the other new subfields emerged, such as unit operations, chemical machinery and plant design, transport phenomena, catalysis, polymer science, chemical reaction engineering and biotechnology. In the Netherlands, due to an excellent collaboration between large chemical industries and the (technical universities), process technology became internationally leading, with founding fathers like Hans Kramers (transport phenomena), Dirk van Krevelen (chemical reaction engineering) and Jan de Boer (catalysis). Today the field is not just alive and kicking, but also has to face new challenges, such as reducing CO 2 -emissions, minimizing waste and becoming more cyclic and sustainable generally. A brief review will be presented of some promising technological options for enabling the energy and raw material transitions required. Examples include: electrification, C 1 -chemistry, the H 2 -economy, polymer-recycling, process intensification, the use of membranes, electrochemical conversion and multiple additional technological innovations. There is no doubt that the present societal challenges open up a world of chances and opportunities to future process engineers! Reference: Ton van Helvoort en Ernst Homburg, Een eeuw chemische technologie in Nederland. In opdracht van Stichting Hoogewerff-Fonds (Delft: Stichting Hoogewerff-Fonds, 2021). You can follow this lecture at 11:40 hrs in the CIE3 Room on Monday, April 4

Book party: DOCOMOMO

On 6 April, the DOCOMOMO International book party will take place. During the event, DOCOMOMO International will also donate copies of the missing journals and books to the collection of the TU Delft Library.

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Our rental and catering options show some of our standard possibilities. Of course, much more is possible, so please contact us to arrange everything according to your wishes in a personal (digital) conversation. Rates Setups Conference rooms Price per half-day *excempted from VAT Price per day *excempted from VAT Students TU Staff Regular Students TU Staff Regular Band Studio A, B en DJ Studio € 78.- € 158.- € 209.- € 122.- € 245.- € 326.- Photo Studio € 164.- € 265.- € 331.- € 231.- € 412.- € 531.- Pottery € 164.- € 265.- € 331.- € 231.- € 412.- € 531.- Woodworking Studio € 78.- € 158.- € 209.- € 122.- € 245.- € 326.- Dance Studio A € 164.- € 265.- € 331.- € 231.- € 412.- € 531.- Theatre Hall € 285.- € 467.- € 579.- € 392.- € 705.- € 896.- Dance Studio B € 164.- € 265.- € 331.- € 231.- € 412.- € 531.- Body & Mind € 164.- € 265.- € 331.- € 231.- € 412.- € 531.- Painting Studio € 164.- € 265.- € 331.- € 231.- € 412.- € 531.- Rhythm A € 164.- € 265.- € 331.- € 231.- € 412.- € 531.- Rhythm B € 164.- € 265.- € 331.- € 231.- € 412.- € 531.- Dance halls Price per hour *excempted from VAT Students TU Staff Regular Ballet Studio € 19.10 € 32.00 € 32.00 Dance Studio A € 19.10 € 32.00 € 32.00 Dance Studio B € 19.10 € 32.00 € 32.00 Rhythm A € 19.10 € 32.00 € 32.00 Rhythm B € 19.10 € 32.00 € 32.00 Visual art studios Price per hour *excempted from VAT Students TU Staff Regular Design Studio € 21.70 € 36.15 € 36.15 Painting Studio € 21.70 € 36.15 € 36.15 Photo Studio € 21.70 € 36.15 € 36.15 Pottery € 21.70 € 36.15 € 36.15 Screen Printing € 21.70 € 36.15 € 36.15 Woodworking Studio € 21.70 € 36.15 € 36.15 Sports halls Price per hour *excempted from VAT Students TU Staff Regular Aerobics € 33.00 € 53.70 € 53.70 Body & Mind € 33.00 € 53.70 € 53.70 Combat € 51.15 € 83.65 € 83.65 Climbing Wall Upon request Dojo € 36.15 € 58.90 € 58.90 Fitness Upon request Spinning € 37.75 € 61.95 € 61.95 X1 € 42.40 € 69.80 € 69.80 X2 € 42.40 € 69.80 € 69.80 X2a € 21.20 € 34.90 € 34.90 X2b € 21.20 € 34.90 € 34.90 X3 (One half) € 26.35 € 43.00 € 43.00 X3 (Entire Hall) € 48.85 € 80.60 € 80.60 Sports fields Price per hour *excempted from VAT Students TU Staff Regular Beachvolleyball field € 12.40 € 19.60 € 19.60 Artificial turf hockey € 42.40 € 69.80 € 69.80 Artificial turf soccer € 42.40 € 69.80 € 69.80 Rugby training field € 42.40 € 69.80 € 69.80 Rugby competition field € 42.40 € 69.80 € 69.80 Survival course € 50.60 € 83.65 € 83.65 Tennis court (balloon hall) € 17.00 € 27.65 € 27.65 Tennis court (outside) € 14.90 € 24.40 € 24.40 Music studios & theater hall Price per hour *excempted from VAT Students TU Staff Regular Band Studio A (per 2 hours) € 16.00 € 26.60 € 26.60 Band Studio B (per 2 hours) € 16,00 € 26,60 € 26,60 DJ Studio (per 2 hours) € 16,00 € 26,60 € 26,60 Music Studio (per 2 hours) € 16,00 € 26,60 € 26,60 Recording Sudio € 42.50 € 45.00 € 45.00 Rehearsal Studio's (per 2 hours) € 8.00 € 13.30 € 13.30 Theatre Hall € 26.60 € 59.65 € 88.60 The meeting rooms can be arranged in four different ways: square, u-set up, classroom or theater. Below you will find an overview of the number of people per arrangement per room. Square U-set up Classroom Theater Photo studio 24 18 26 50 Theatre Hall 40 30 50 175 Dance studio A 16 16 16 16 Dance studio B 14 14 14 14 Painting studio 20 16 20 30 Woodworking studio 6 6 nvt nvt Pottery studio 16 12 nvt 25 Band studio A 12 10 nvt 15 Band studio B 8 6 nvt 12 DJ Studio 8 6 nvt nvt Body & Mind 32 26 24 60 Rhythm A 20 16 20 30 Rhythm B 28 22 28 40

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2nd round of the 2024 SPRINT funding call with São Paulo, Brazil

Cutting-Edge Multi-Camera System for Multi-Modal Data Capture

Researchers from the Intelligent Systems department have built an advanced multi-camera capture system designed for high-quality data collection from objects and people. By incorporating existing audio devices, this system enables the recording of multi-modal data from human social interactions including both video and audio, offering invaluable resources for understanding human behavior, modeling physical objects, and analyzing human-object interactions. 

Breaking the bubble in Buitenhof: TU studentexplores the connecting power of a mural

Op 16 september onthulde burgemeester Marja van Bijsterveld officieel de nieuwe muurschildering ‘Cherished’, op de flat aan de Haydnlaan in Buitenhof. TU Student Virginia Facciotto deed voor haar master ‘Design for Interaction’ een half jaar onderzoek naar de vraag wat de waarde van een mural is voor de wijk: “De muurschildering kan zeker bijdragen aan een positief beeld over de wijk, maar dan moet wel het hele verhaal verteld worden.”

Unconscious Bias session during Summer Introduction Programme (18-22 August 2024)

As part of Summer Introduction Programme , our colleagues Fatima Ait Bari and Stavroula Manolaki of the Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Office gave an engaging presentation on Unconscious bias. The audience consisted of a group of master’s, exchange and bridging students, many from the international community, arriving at TU Delft this academic year 2024-2025. The session had as a goal to take the students along a “journey” of exploring how unconscious biases are formed, how they influence our interactions, and how we can become more aware of them. Participants were encouraged to reflect on their own biases and consider how they hinder their connection with people with diverse perspectives. Through interactive discussions and scientific insights, the presentation emphasized the importance of focusing on shared similarities to foster inclusive relationships. The D&I colleagues guided the students through a thought-provoking journey, helping them take steps toward greater inclusion and understanding in both academic and social environments. The presentation ended with encouraging the students to “Get together on the basis of our similarities; to grow on the basis of our differences”. We wish all new master, exchange and bridging students a successful and enjoyable academic year at TU Delft!

Fresh from Cafe X, not from the delivery service: food deliveries are not allowed

Geen eten bezorgen bij X
We hebben een nieuwe regel opgenomen in de huisregels van X met betrekking tot het nuttigen van afhaalmaaltijden bij X. Het is niet toegestaan om eten te laten bezorgen door een bezorgdienst en dit op het terrein te nuttigen. Je bent natuurlijk wel van harte welkom in Café X voor een hapje en een drankje.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Month 2024

In oktober 2024 viert de TU Delft de EDI-maand met als thema: United for Change, Together We Grow. Gedurende de hele maand biedt het Diversity & Inclusion office in samenwerking met de faculteiten, netwerken en serviceafdelingen workshops, trainingen en andere evenementen georganiseerd door en in de meeste gevallen aangeboden door collega's binnen de TU Delft.

NWO grants funding for innovative research on physical experimental environments

How to move from experiment to mainstream? A consortium led by professor Tamara Metze, has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). In search for pathways toward more sustainable futures, Metze and her team will explore how various innovations in field labs such as The Green Village, in urban living labs such as Engy Lab South-East in Amsterdam, and in all sorts of citizens’ initiatives, can be mainstreamed and make more impact on sustainability transitions. Pilot paradox The project ‘From EXperiment to sustainable change: TRAnsformative methodologies for Innovation and learning’ (EXTRA) seeks to overcome a persistent “pilot paradox”. In this paradox, much experimentation takes place but long-term systemic impact remains difficult. Researchers together with all sorts of change makers will synthesise existing knowledge on how to mainstream, upscale, spread, broaden and deepen developed innovations. Tamara Metze: ‘I am excited to unravel what are effective ways of cocreation that lead to mainstreaming the positive changes made in experimental environments. We will figure out how learning and innovation can lead to lasting changes in regulations, policies, and financial systems and the biophysical environment.’ Tamara Metze Read the NWO press release Actionable tools The project is crucial for accelerating sustainability transitions. By refining methodologies for mission-driven experimentation and develop hands on tools for all sorts of change-makers, it will be easier to mainstream the sustainable lessons and innovations. ‘These tools will not only aid grassroots innovators but also influence institutional and organisational structures, ensuring that lessons learned from experiments are better anchored in policies, regulations, and organisations’, explains Metze. The project will employ a transdisciplinary action research approach, bringing together knowledge from various disciplines and policy domains. By co-creating solutions with public and private partners, the research will have an immediate impact. In the long term, the project aims to build a more efficient innovation ecosystem, contributing to more impactful and sustainable outcomes for both society and the environment. Projectpartners TU Delft, VU Amsterdam, Wageningen University & Research, Hogeschool van Amsterdam, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Hogeschool Rotterdam, The Green Village, AMS Institute; PBL Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving, WoonFriesland, Dijkstra Draisma, Provincie Noord-Holland, Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken, PRICE / Almere, BouwLab, Alliantie Samen Nieuw-West, Innovation Quarter.

Interview Eveline Vreede with Digitaal Veilig Den Haag

Eveline Vreede is the Managing Director of our Safety & Security Institute. She is responsible for collaborations, programs and the development of the Safety & Security theme at TU Delft | Campus The Hague. Among other things, she connects the institute with government agencies. Digitaal Veilig Den Haag spoke with her about the institute's activities in the field of digital security.

TU Delft Excellence Fund supports Prof. Stefan de Witte and Dr Anasua Chatterjee

With support from the TU Delft Excellence Fund, two prominent scientists recently started their work at TU Delft. As per September, Prof. Stefan de Witte has been appointed Professor of Optics for Nanoscale Metrology at the department of Imaging Physics.

Researchers Use an EUV Flashlight and Free-Air Diffusion, Plus a Clever Algorithm, to Inspect Chips

Postdoc Yifeng Shao (ImPhys) and his colleagues from Delft and Utrecht University have investigated a new imaging technique using extreme ultraviolet light to study the three-dimensional structures of chips at the nanoscale.

Outstanding Paper Award on Scientific Understanding in RL

M. Suau, M. T. J. Spaan, and F. A. Oliehoek were awarded the Outstanding Paper Award on Scientific Understanding in RL at the first Reinforcement Learning Conference (RLC).

Professor of Urban Design Tess Broekmans: ‘Designers must learn to listen better’

Tess Broekmans, co-owner of Urhahn urban design and strategy, delivered her inaugural address as professor of Urban Design on Friday 6 September. In it, she addressed ‘the complexity of the everyday’. After all, how can designers' visions connect better with people's everyday lives? In doing so, she also sees a new role for area developers.

2 Veni Grants for the ELLIS Unit

In an effort to make new and strengthen existing connections, a delegation of ELLIS Unit Delft visited ELLIS Munich and some of the most renowned AI research institutions in Munich area on the 25th and 26th of January 2024. The delegation consisted of people from TU Delft’s cognitive robotics department, and the sequential decision making group.

Unusual waves grow way beyond known limits

Waves that come from multiple directions are extremer than extreme. These remarkable deep-sea waves can be four times steeper than what was previously imagined, as is shown in research by TU Delft and other universities that was published in Nature today. A long time ago, stories were told of mysterious rogue waves that materialised out of nowhere and could topple even the largest ships. These waves lost their mythical character when the first rogue wave was recorded at the Draupner platform in the North Sea. In 2018, Ton van den Bremer and his colleagues at the Universities of Edinburgh and Oxford managed to recreate the Draupner wave in the lab for the first time ever, and this opportunity to study freak waves closely produced unexpected insights. Multiple waves push up water New research by the research consortium now shows that these remarkable waves do not break when traditional theories hold they should, the secret behind which lies in how they arise. Ton van den Bremer, expert on fluid mechanics at TU Delft and led the study, explains: “When most people think of waves, they think of the rolling waves you’d find on a beach. The type of wave we studied occurs in open water and arises when waves coming from multiple directions come together. When these waves with a high directional spread converge, the water is pushed upwards, forming a partially standing wave. An example of this is known as a crossing wave. How crossing waves arise Under certain conditions at sea, waves from multiple directions occur. This can happen in a place where two seas meet, or where winds suddenly change direction, as in a hurricane. When waves from two directions meet, a cross wave occurs, provided their directions are far enough apart. The study also shows that the further apart the directions are, the higher the resulting cross-wave. Travelling waves break when they reach a certain limit, this is when they reach their maximum steepness. The study shows that waves with a multidirectional spreading can get as much as 80% steeper than this limit before they start breaking, which means they can get almost twice as high as ‘normal waves’ before they start to break. Travelling wave (l) and a wave with high directional spreading (r) Breaking waves that grow Next, the researchers found another highly unusual phenomenon that defies existing theories, a phenomenon that is unprecedented according to Van den Bremer: “Once a conventional wave breaks, it forms a white cap, and there is no way back. But when a wave with a high directional spreading breaks, it can keep growing.” The study shows that these enormous waves can grow to twice their original steepness while breaking, which is already twice bigger than the conventional limit. Together, the waves can grow four times steeper than previously thought possible. Damage to offshore structures The knowledge that multidirectional waves can become as much as four times larger than was deemed possible can help design safer marine structures. "The three-dimensionality of waves is often overlooked in the design of offshore wind turbines and other structures in general; our findings suggest this leads to designs that are less reliable", says Mark McAllister of the University of Oxford, who led the experiments and is now a senior scientist at Wood Thilsted. Innovative vertical sensors made it possible to take accurate 3D measurements of waves. Innovative 3D measurement method A 3D measurement method developed in the FloWave lab paved the way for these new insights. “Conventional 2D wave measurement methods weren’t up to the task”, Van den Bremer explains, which is why the research group designed a new way to create 3D wave measurements. Ross Calvert of the University of Edinburgh: “This is the first time we've been able to measure wave heights at such high spatial resolution over such a big area, giving us a much more detailed understanding of complex wave breaking behaviour." FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility in Edinburgh. The circular basin has a diameter of 25 metres and can be used to generate waves from multiple directions. Header image by: Fabien Duboc

A strong nose for trouble

Ammonia gas – it is both highly poisonous and corrosive, yet also often used in industry, or present around intensive livestock farming. To better mitigate the risks of ammonia leaks, Paddy French together with Lina Sarro and Sten Vollebregt will make smaller, more robust and eventually more affordable ammonia sensors. The NWO OTP programme has funded their research into a fully-integrated, single-chip sensor that incorporates two porous silicon carbide structures for detecting ammonia and humidity, all in a single layer and one etch step.

Stefan Witte joins Imaging Physics as professor

Delft University of Technology's Executive Board has appointed Stefan Witte as professor of Optics for nanoscale metrology in the Imaging Physics department of the Faculty of Applied Sciences as of September 2024. Thanks to the TU Delft Excellence Fund, Stefan Witte can get off to a flying start with his new research group and expects to obtain the first research results soon.

October 2024: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Month

Theme: “United for Change, Together we Grow” The EDI Month programme focuses on bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and opinions to foster an environment where meaningful conversations and innovative ideas can flourish. From interactive workshops on diversity and teamwork to inclusive leadership training, all with an emphasis on “practical learning” and free of charge . Curious about what's on offer? Visit the online calendar for a full overview of the events and sign up.

SPTL contributions at European Transport Conference (ETC) (18-20 September, Antwerp)

The 2024 edition of the European Transport Conference (ETC) will be held from 18-20 September at University of Antwerp, Belgium. The following Smart PT Lab contributions will be presented: Passenger preferences for (emerging) public transport access/egress modes Nejc Gerzinic, Mark van Hagen, Hussein Al Tamimi, Dorine Duives, Niels van Oort [Abstract] - [Slides] An application of Latent Class Analysis to explore the impact of sociodemographics on travel behaviour profiles – the importance of sociodemographics in transport policy Nadine Martje Eichenauer, Niels van Oort, Bert van Wee, Jan Anne Annema [Abstract] - [Slides] Towards a Global Standard for Estimating Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Public Transport Services Marko Kapetanovic, Niels van Oort [Abstract] - [Slides] The full program can be found here: https://aetransport.org/etc/programme

Towards more efficient solar cells, with a lower carbon footprint

The SiLEAN project, funded by the European Union, has officially launched with the goal of setting a new benchmark in solar cell efficiency by over 25.5%, while reducing costs and lowering the carbon footprint by up to 75%.

Ensuring safe and quick food bike-delivery services in cities

Cyclists rushing to deliver food on time to hungry customers is an increasing problem in cities with the growing demand for fast home delivery services. This surge has resulted in more traffic in bike lanes, contributing to accidents and raising concerns about rider safety. In the framework of SINERGI project researchers like Yousef Maknoon are looking into solutions that will help boost logistic operations that are both efficient and safe. ‘Bike delivery services are a great way to transport goods from A to B in a green manner, replacing delivery cars or vans. These micro-delivery systems can really help make city logistics more sustainable,’ says logistics and modelling expert Yousef Maknoon, who is involved in developing real-time decision models for the SINERGI project. Besides looking into sustainability, the project aims to empower delivery providers to offer cost-efficient services, while prioritising the well-being of riders. ‘We want to help bring down the number of accidents,’ stresses Maknoon. Private and public stakeholders have joined to conduct pilot initiatives in the cities of Amsterdam, Shanghai, Singapore and Copenhagen. Yousef Maknoon Safe routing ‘To improve rider safety, the app automatically provides recommended routes when food delivery riders receive their task, helping them avoid dangerous intersections and busy streets. In Amsterdam, the goal is to develop a map that will show the safety of cycling infrastructure. The map is planned to be enriched with real-time information such weather conditions, busy days, and times of the week to not only improve delivery time prediction but also assess route safety in real time,’ explains Maknoon. ‘But everything depends on the cyclist's willingness to take the safer route. When a rider is paid per delivery, they might not be willing to take a longer route. Especially when they know the area well, it can be tempting to take a shorter route that may not always be the safest option.’ A survey held amongst 300 delivery riders found that they can be nudged to follow the recommended routes when they are compensated financially. Profit versus safety Maknoon: ‘What we also found is that paying an hourly fee, instead of paying per on-time delivery, promotes safer riding behaviour, like Just Eat Take​away does in the pilot in Amsterdam. However, other issues arise because riders might not be so motivated to deliver on time. Then you need other incentives to motivate efficiency among riders. Otherwise, customers might switch to other service providers. This puts the business model which is based on hourly payment and prioritize safety, under pressure.’ It seems now that delivery services need to make a trade-off between profit and safety. ‘With the SINERGI project we want to empower delivery providers to offer cost-efficient services while prioritising the well-being of riders.’ Government regulation Public authorities can, for example, improve road safety by enhancing infrastructure, such as building separate bicycle lanes.’ Delivery providers can introduce incentives for riders that compensate the extra time a longer, but safer, route might take. But this puts pressure on profitability and could cause micro-delivery logistics platforms to struggle or even go out of business. It is likely that government regulation will need to play a role in profit-driven societies, as safety risks being overshadowed. Fair delivery system This is also the case for ensuring a fair delivery system where all customers are serviced, whether they live in the busy city centre or the less densely populated countryside. Otherwise, customers who live farther away may not be serviced, as longer cycling times mean less money for riders when they are paid by commission. Riders can simply reject these orders and choose to deliver only to places where they think they can earn more. Human factor In this digitally connected world, we need to consider the human factor in real-time decision-making. The wellbeing of riders, their working conditions, and their quality of life are also important when we talk about making operational decisions. It is interesting to compare the four cities and how they manage the tension between cost-efficiency and safety, and to see what they can learn from each other. About SINERGI SINERGI is a three-year project that runs from 2023 to 2026. It involves thirteen research institutions, governmental authorities, and companies collaborating on a comprehensive framework to improve sustainable city logistics. The project aims to enable real-time management and strategic planning of efficient, safe and user-friendly delivery services. Besides Yousef Maknoon other researchers from TU-Delft involved are: Shadi Sharif Azadeh (project leader), Gonçalo Correia, Kuldeep Kavta and Dongyang Xia. Read more about the SINERGI project.