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For information and submission of presentations please contact m.h.n.vanvliet@tudelft.nl Date Time Location Speaker Title 2021 07-01 10:00 Steven Parnell 14-01 10:00 Mark Weijers 21-01 10:00 Victor Landgraf 28-01 10:00 Pranav Karanth 04-02 10:00 Mark Kwakernaak 11-02 10:00 Remco van der Jagt 18-02 10:00 Alexandros Vasileiadis 25-02 10:00 Hanan Al-Kutubi 04-03 10:00 Zhaolong Li 11-03 10:00 Violetta Arszelewska 18-03 10:00 Ming Liu 25-03 10:00 Tammo Schwietert 01-04 10:00 Angie Rangel Cardenas 08-04 10:00 Eveline van der Maas 15-04 10:00 Shengnan Zhang 22-04 10:00 Theo Famprikis 29-04 10:00 Michel Thijs

Seminar Graphs&Data@TU Delft - 14th Mar

Seminar Graphs&Data@TU Delft - 14th Mar 14th March 14 March 2024 10:30 till 12:00 | Add to my calendar This is a series of seminars/talks bringing together people from all TU Delft doing research on Graphs and Data who could benefit from the interchange of ideas with colleagues on different topics. This seminar will take place on Thursday 14th March , from 10:30 to 12:00 . Place : KG 02.110, Civil Engineering and Geosciences (CEG), Building 23 Register here for in person attendance Speakers Klaus Hildebrandt Title: Geometry Processing: Discretization, Learning and Analysis Abstract : Advances in 3D capture, fabrication and display technologies over the past decade have led to the intensive use of 3D data in a variety of scientific disciplines and application domains posing a demand for computational methods for analysing and processing geometric data. This talk is divided into three parts. First, we discuss geometric properties of continuous surfaces and their discrete counterparts. In the second part, we look at the construction of convolutions on surfaces in the context of geometric deep learning. Finally, we discuss the analysis and synthesis of shapes using Riemannian shapes spaces. Maosheng Yang Title: Hodge-compositional Edge Gaussian Processes Abstract : We propose principled Gaussian processes (GPs) for modeling functions defined over the edge set of a simplicial 2-complex, a structure similar to a graph in which edges may form triangular faces. This approach is intended for learning flow-type data on networks where edge flows can be characterized by the discrete divergence and curl. Drawing upon the Hodge decomposition, we first develop classes of divergence-free and curl-free edge GPs, suitable for various applications. We then combine them to create Hodge-compositional edge GPs that are expressive enough to represent any edge function. These GPs facilitate direct and independent learning for the different Hodge components of edge functions, enabling us to capture their relevance during hyperparameter optimization. To highlight their practical potential, we apply them for flow data inference in currency exchange, ocean current analysis and water supply networks. Ruben Wiersma Title: DeltaConv: Anisotropic Operators for Geometric Deep Learning on Point Clouds Abstract : Learning from 3D point-cloud data has rapidly gained momentum, motivated by the success of deep learning on images and the increased availability of 3D data. In this talk, we aim to construct anisotropic convolution layers that work directly on the surface derived from a point cloud. This is challenging because of the lack of a global coordinate system for tangential directions on surfaces. We describe DeltaConv, a convolution layer that combines geometric operators from vector calculus to enable the construction of anisotropic filters on point clouds. Because these operators are defined on scalar- and vector-fields, we separate the network into a scalar- and a vector-stream, which are connected by the operators. The vector stream enables the network to explicitly represent, evaluate, and process directional information. Our convolutions are robust and simple to implement and match or improve on state-of-the-art approaches on several benchmarks, while also speeding up training and inference.

Minor

When You have to take a minor in the third year of the BSc programme. In the event of a study delay or a bridging minor, it is possible to spread the courses of the minor over several semesters or even years. Good planning is necessary, so make an appointment with the academic counsellor . Choice of minor and contact information check out minors.tudelft.nl for more information about possible minors. There you will also find the contact details for more information per minor. Self-composed minor TPM The requirements for a self-composed minor can be found on minors.tudelft.nl . You must request a self-composed minor from the Examination Board in advance using the “ self-composed minor ” form. Keep in mind that approval by the TPM Examination Board is independent of admission to the specific minor or individual courses. You must therefore arrange this admission separately. How this should be done differs per university and study programme and we recommend you to contact the study programme of your choice. If you have any questions about this, you can contact the academic counsellor . Minor abroad During your BSc there is the possibility to study abroad. This way, you can take courses that you can use as a minor. More information can be found at studyabroad.tudelft.nl and the faculty specific website. After reading this website, you can contact International Office if you have any questions. Make an apppointment: via e-mail or online agenda E-Health Awareness Self Management Current information can be found on Brightspace More information about internships

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Online proefstuderen Applied Earth Sciences

Online proefstuderen Applied Earth Sciences 27 May 2024 09:00 till 14:00 | Add to my calendar This online introduction gives you an impression of the study programme of Applied Earth Sciences. You will be introduced to advanced technologies to learn how to monitor changes in the subsurface, on the Earth's surface and in the atmosphere. On top of that you will be asked to show a good understanding of mathematics, chemistry and physics. As the programme is taught in English, so is this module. During the introduction programme, you will watch short online lectures and carry out assignments, with online supervision of a student of Applied Earth Sciences. You can decide yourself when you would like to spend time on this during the week. Participation in the Online Introduction is completely voluntary. It is not an admission test. It is only intended to give you an impression of the Bachelor programme, and whether it is the right choice for you. Interested? Check out when you can start the module and sign up! Start dates 2023/2024 2 October 2023 30 October 2023 20 November 2023 11 December 2023 2 January 2024 29 January 2024 26 February 2024 25 March 2024 22 April 2024 27 May 2024 Register Online Introduction Applied Earth Sciences

Proficiency course

Whether you feel unsure about your English skills or you just want to brush up on your English knowledge because it has been a while since you last studied it, these Proficiency courses are for you. Each course consists of 7 meetings of 2,5 hours each and we get together once a week in a small group of around 8-12 participants. In order to maximize your learning you will be asked to prepare before each lesson. You should expect to spend between 2-4 hours on this each week. During the lesson we will do exercises to practise the language introduced in these preparation assignments. Course aspects that will be covered include a review of key English grammar points and vocabulary extension while discussing a variety of subjects in English. The two courses (Proficiency A and Proficiency B) are taught at the same level but deal with different language points. You can take just one course or both courses (in any order). For more information regarding the content of each course please contact the course coordinator. As the groups are generally quite small, the course can be adapted to the needs and requests of the participants. The course is intended for participants who are at a C1- level of English or higher. The goal of the course is to help you feel more confident about your English language skills. Proficiency A Proficiency B

Circularity in the Built Environment Graduation Awards 2023: Meet the Winners

From a circular approach to transitional housing to balanced reuse of industrial heritages: at TU Delft’s Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment many master students direct their efforts towards more circular practises. In October 2023, the jury announced the five winners of the Circularity in the Built Environment Graduation Awards (2022-2023). In an interview, each winner gives an impression of his or her graduation project, explaining how circular practices may be achieved through thoughtful and meticulous design and engineering. Circularity in the Built Environment Graduation Awards The annual Circularity in the Built Environment Graduation Awards recognise the contribution BK graduation students make to the transition toward a circular built environment and aim to stimulate research and innovation in the field. The Circularity in the Built Environment Graduation Awards is an initiative of the Circular Built Environment Hub of the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment. The winners of the 2022-2023 edition were selected from four categories: Materials & Components (Tillmann Klein Award), Buildings & Neighbourhoods, Cities & Regions en Management & Policy. From a circular approach to transitional housing to balanced reuse of industrial heritages: at TU Delft’s Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment many master students direct their efforts towards more circular practises. In October 2023, the jury announced the five winners of the Circularity in the Built Environment Graduation Awards (2022-2023). In a brief interview, each winner gives an impression of his or her graduation project, explaining how circular practices may be achieved through thoughtful and meticulous design and engineering. Meet the Winners Circularity in the Built Environment Graduation Awards The annual Circularity in the Built Environment Graduation Awards recognise the contribution BK graduation students make to the transition toward a circular built environment and aim to stimulate research and innovation in the field. The Circularity in the Built Environment Graduation Awards is an initiative of the Circular Built Environment Hub of the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment. The winners of the 2022-2023 edition were selected from four categories: Materials & Components (Tillmann Klein Award), Buildings & Neighbourhoods, Cities & Regions en Management & Policy. Meet the Winners Skin (t)issue: in search of flexible bio-based facade cladding As a Building Technology master’s student Samanwita develops a particular interest in circular facade cladding design concepts. Might there be a renewable alternative for conventional materials like brick, steel and aluminium? “Of course there are historical examples of mud cladding and timber claddings are quite common. But I was looking for a sheet material that can be applied in cladding systems with complex geometries." Read the story of Samanwita Ghosh Samanwita Ghosh | Winner in the category 'Materials & Components (Tillmann Klein Award)' Samanwita Ghosh | Winner in the category 'Materials & Components (Tillmann Klein Award)' Skin (t)issue: in search of flexible bio-based facade cladding As a Building Technology master’s student Samanwita develops a particular interest in circular facade cladding design concepts. Might there be a renewable alternative for conventional materials like brick, steel and aluminium? “Of course there are historical examples of mud cladding and timber claddings are quite common. But I was looking for a sheet material that can be applied in cladding systems with complex geometries." Read the story of Samanwita Ghosh How to make a new home in a Korean high-rise In the decades following the Korean War (1950 – 1953) concrete high-rise apartment buildings came to dominate South Korea’s metropolitan landscape. At the end of their relatively short lives, they are demolished and replaced by bigger versions, which does not make for sustainable building practice. Inspired by open-source architecture and modular building Yeonghwa Choe proposes an alternative approach. Read the story of Yeonghwa Choe Yeonghwa Choe | Winner in the category 'Buildings & Neighbourhoods' Yeonghwa Choe | Winner in the category 'Buildings & Neighbourhoods' How to make a new home in a Korean high-rise In the decades following the Korean War (1950 – 1953) concrete high-rise apartment buildings came to dominate South Korea’s metropolitan landscape. At the end of their relatively short lives, they are demolished and replaced by bigger versions, which does not make for sustainable building practice. Inspired by open-source architecture and modular building Yeonghwa Choe proposes an alternative approach. Read the story of Yeonghwa Choe Gimme better shelter: a circular approach to transitional housing As climate change and conflicts are displacing more and more people across the globe, the demand for shelter and temporary housing is growing. In her master’s thesis Julia Gospodinova zooms in on transitional housing practice and offers designers and decision-makers a method to make practice more circular. “Matching acceptable living conditions with environmental, social and economic sustainability is essential.” Read the story of Julia Gospodinova Julia Gospodinova | Winner in the category 'Buildings & Neighbourhoods' Julia Gospodinova | Winner in the category 'Buildings & Neighbourhoods' Gimme better shelter: a circular approach to transitional housing As climate change and conflicts are displacing more and more people across the globe, the demand for shelter and temporary housing is growing. In her master’s thesis Julia Gospodinova zooms in on transitional housing practice and offers designers and decision-makers a method to make practice more circular. “Matching acceptable living conditions with environmental, social and economic sustainability is essential.” Read the story of Julia Gospodinova Making the right connections in peri-urban China Shiru Liu grew up in a mixed urban and rural region in China’s Greater Bay Area, where she studied architecture and planning. For her master’s degree in Delft she decided to excavate the region’s potential for an industrial transition to circular and bio-based practices. “There’s a lot happening but an integral planning strategy for long-term development is lacking. As a planner I can provide synergy between policy, space and resources.” Read the story of Shiru Liu Shiru Liu | Winner in the category 'Cities & Regions' Shiru Liu | Winner in the category 'Cities & Regions' Making the right connections in peri-urban China Shiru Liu grew up in a mixed urban and rural region in China’s Greater Bay Area, where she studied architecture and planning. For her master’s degree in Delft she decided to excavate the region’s potential for an industrial transition to circular and bio-based practices. “There’s a lot happening but an integral planning strategy for long-term development is lacking. As a planner I can provide synergy between policy, space and resources.” Read the story of Shiru Liu Place for the trades and high-tech: towards balanced reuse of industrial heritage Under what conditions can old industrial buildings in cities offer space for contemporary industry and help prepare for and facilitate a circular economy? Master's student Christiaan Hanse went in search of answers and came up with a strategic assessment framework. Read the story of Christiaan Hanse Christiaan Hanse | Winner in the category 'Management & Policy' Christiaan Hanse | Winner in the category 'Management & Policy' Place for the trades and high-tech: towards balanced reuse of industrial heritage Under what conditions can old industrial buildings in cities offer space for contemporary industry and help prepare for and facilitate a circular economy? Master student Christiaan Hanse went in search of answers and came up with a strategic assessment framework. Read the story of Christiaan Hanse

Online Introduction to Applied Earth Sciences

This online introduction gives you an impression of the study programme of Applied Earth Sciences. You
will be introduced to advanced technologies to learn how to monitor changes in the subsurface, on
the Earth's surface and in the atmosphere. On top of that you will be asked to show a good understanding of mathematics, chemistry and physics.

TU Delft Faculty of Aerospace Engineering takes measure for 30% female intake in bachelor's programme

The percentage of female students starting in the Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering at TU Delft has not been increasing for several years. The percentage is currently around 20%. "That is not enough as far as we are concerned. That’s why we want to increase the proportion to 30% at once with the intake of the coming academic year," says Director of Education Joris Melkert.

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Green ammonia remains a challenge, but researchers make significant progress

The production of ammonia, essential for fertiliser production, is responsible for almost 1.5% of global carbon emissions. This needs to be greener, which is why researchers have been looking for sustainable alternatives for years.

NWO funding for flexible power demand in electrically driven industry

NWO is funding two projects to explore ways to make the power demand of industry more flexible, allowing it to better align with future energy supplies. One of these projects, “DEFLAME,” is led by Machteld van den Broek from TU Delft. Solar and wind power generate variable amounts of electricity, while today’s industry demands a relatively constant supply. Adjustments are needed to prepare industry for a power supply based on sun and wind. These adjustments include technical, economic, and social adaptations that are being researched collaboratively by academic institutions and industry partners in these two projects. They also aim to address the barriers that hinder such adaptations. About DEFLAME DEFLAME stands for Direct Electrification of Industrial Heat Demand supported by Flexibility at Multiple Levels and their Exchanges (DEFLAME). This project aims to make the Dutch process industry—particularly the chemical and food industries—more resilient and climate-neutral by electrifying industrial heat using flexible solutions. Van den Broek explains, “For instance, we could scale installations up or down, store heat in underground systems, and/or store electricity in batteries, so that industry can better respond to fluctuations in the energy network.” This effort requires collaboration across multiple levels: technology, individual plants, industrial clusters, and national and international energy systems. DEFLAME focuses on removing obstacles to electrifying low-temperature heat (up to 400°C) with efficient technology. “This kind of heat is used in many processes. It’s essential to drive the right chemical reactions, and it’s also needed for drying, distillation, and evaporation processes. For example, in the crystallisation process to turn sugar beets into sugar, or in salt extraction,” Van den Broek explains. In crystallisation processes, for instance, mechanical vapour recompression can be used. In this process, vapours are compressed by an electrically driven compressor and then reused to heat the evaporator. “This saves energy, as it uses residual heat and allows for electricity to be sourced cleanly. With solar and wind, unlike with gas, the power supply is variable. If we want to electrify industry, businesses and technology need to be able to respond flexibly to this, for example, by storing heat as a cluster or building flexibility into the electrical system.” DEFLAME will identify strategies and institutional arrangements to unlock these solutions from multiple levels and with an interdisciplinary approach. Van den Broek states, “I look forward to taking an important step together with our partners to advance industrial electrification in the Netherlands. This is an essential part of the energy transition.” Consortium Partners The consortium partners include Atlas Copco, Cosun, ISPT, Nobian, Oranje Wind Power II C.V./RWE, Smart Port, Stedin, Tennet, TNO, TU Delft, and TU Eindhoven. Read the NWO press release . Prof.dr.ir. M.A. (Machteld) van den Broek

Students Amos Yusuf, Mick Dam & Bas Brouwer winners of Mekel Prize 2024

Master students Amos Yusuf, from the ME faculty (Mick Dam, from the EEMCS faculty and graduate Bas Brouwer have won the Mekel Prize 2024 for the best extra scientific activity at TU Delft: the development of an initiative that brings master students into the classroom teaching sciences to the younger generations. The prize was ceremonially awarded by prof Tim van den Hagen on 13 November after the Van Hasselt Lecture at the Prinsenhof, Delft. They received a statue of Professor Jan Mekel and 1.500,- to spend on their project. Insights into climate change are being openly doubted. Funding for important educational efforts and research are being withdrawn. Short clips – so called “reels” – on Youtube and TikTok threaten to simplify complex political and social problems. AI fakes befuddle what is true and what is not. The voices of science that contribute to those discussion with modesty, careful argument and scepticism, are drowned in noise. This poses a threat for universities like TU Delft, who strive to increase student numbers, who benefit from diverse student populations and aim to pass on their knowledge and scientific virtues to the next generation. It is, therefore, alarming that student enrolments to Bachelor and Master Programs at TU Delft have declined in the past year. Students in front of the class The project is aimed to make the sciences more appealing to the next generation. They have identified the problem that students tend miss out on the opportunity of entering a higher education trajectory in the Beta sciences – because they have a wrong picture of such education. In their mind, they depict it as boring and dry. In his pilot lecture at the Stanislas VMBO in Delft, Amos Yusuf has successfully challenged this image. He shared his enthusiasm for the field of robotics and presented himself as a positive role model to the pupils. And in return the excitement of the high school students is palpable in the videos and pictures from the day. The spark of science fills their eyes. Bas Brouwer Mick Dam are the founders of NUVO – the platform that facilitates the engagement of Master Students in high school education in Delft Their efforts offer TU Delft Master Students a valuable learning moment: By sharing insights from their fields with pupils at high school in an educational setting, our students can find identify their own misunderstandings of their subject, learn to speak in front of non-scientific audiences and peak into education as a work field they themselves might not have considered. An extraordinary commitment According to the Mekel jury, the project scored well on all the criteria (risk mitigation, inclusiveness, transparency and societal relevance). However, it was the extraordinary commitment of Amos who was fully immersed during his Master Project and the efforts of Brouwer and Dam that brought together teaching and research which is integral to academic culture that made the project stand out. About the Mekel Prize The Mekel Prize will be awarded to the most socially responsible research project or extra-scientific activity (e.g. founding of an NGO or organization, an initiative or realization of an event or other impactful project) by an employee or group of employees of TU Delft – projects that showcase in an outstanding fashion that they have been committed from the beginning to relevant moral and societal values and have been aware of and tried to mitigate as much as possible in innovative ways the risks involved in their research. The award recognizes such efforts and wants to encourage the responsible development of science and technology at TU Delft in the future. For furthermore information About the project: https://www.de-nuvo.nl/video-robotica-pilot/ About the Mekel Prize: https://www.tudelft.nl/en/tpm/our-faculty/departments/values-technology-and-innovation/sections/ethics-philosophy-of-technology/mekel-prize

The ENHANCE Diversity Seed Fund

Are you a student at TU Delft or another ENHANCE university with a passion for promoting diversity and inclusion? The ENHANCE Diversity Seed Fund is your chance to turn that passion into action. ENHANCE provides funding to support innovative, student-led projects that address key challenges related to inclusion and diversity within our academic communities. Key Details: Funding Available: Up to 1500 Euros per project in the 1st round! Eligibility: Students from ENHANCE member universities. Staff can also join student-led initiatives. Application Deadline: 8 January 2025. More information: Join the online Information Event on the 26 November 2024 16:00-17:00 CET on Zoom . More information: enhanceuniversity.eu/diversity/diversityseedfund/

New catheter technology promises safer and more efficient treatment of blood vessels

Each year, more than 200 million catheters are used worldwide to treat vascular diseases, including heart disease and artery stenosis. When navigating into blood vessels, friction between the catheter and the vessel wall can cause major complications. With a new innovative catheter technology, Mostafa Atalla and colleagues can change the friction from having grip to completely slippery with the flick of a switch. Their design improves the safety and efficiency of endovascular procedures. The findings have been published in IEEE. Catheter with variable friction The prototype of the new catheter features advanced friction control modules to precisely control the friction between the catheter and the vessel wall. The friction is modulated via ultrasonic vibrations, which overpressure the thin fluid layer. This innovative variable friction technology makes it possible to switch between low friction for smooth navigation through the vessel and high friction for optimal stability during the procedure. In a proof-of-concept, Atalla and his team show that the prototype significantly reduces friction, averaging 60% on rigid surfaces and 11% on soft surfaces. Experiments on animal aortic tissue confirm the promising results of this technology and its potential for medical applications. Fully assembled catheters The researchers tested the prototype during friction experiments on different tissue types. They are also investigating how the technology can be applied to other procedures, such as bowel interventions. More information Publicatie DOI : 10.1109/TMRB.2024.3464672 Toward Variable-Friction Catheters Using Ultrasonic Lubrication | IEEE Journals & Magazine | IEEE Xplore Mostafa Atalla: m.a.a.atalla@tudelft.nl Aimee Sakes: a.sakes@tudelft.nl Michaël Wiertlewski: m.wiertlewski@tudelft.nl Would you like to know more and/or attend a demonstration of the prototype please contact me: Fien Bosman, press officer Health TU Delft: f.j.bosman@tudelft.nl/ 0624953733

Design and imagination as essential tools during the climate crisis

In Nature Partner Journals, ten researchers advocate the use of imagination in tackling the climate crisis. They focus specifically on urbanising river deltas, which are of great social and economic importance and highly vulnerable to climate change. "We scientists should not merely outline doomsday scenarios," says Professor Chris Zevenbergen. "Create a vision for people to believe in and work towards.”

Inaugural address: machine optimisation key to more efficient logistics system

The processing and transport of materials can be made much more efficient, says TU Delft professor Dingena Schott in her inaugural address, ‘Advancing Transport and Processing: from Model to Impact’. She will deliver her address on 15 November. Her research focuses on the interaction between machines and materials, with a special emphasis on granular materials.

FAST University Fund invites all TU Delft students

FAST University Fund invites all TU Delft students to apply for the Ambitious Project Grant or the Event Grant of up to €15.000!

Education demonstration in Utrecht cancelled

Safety cannot be guaranteed In our post of 22 October , we announced that students and staff of TU Delft will have the opportunity to take part in protests against the cabinet's plans to cut higher education. Today it has been announced that the demonstration against the cuts to higher education and science on 14 November in Utrecht has been cancelled because the safety of the demonstrators cannot be guaranteed. Read the reaction of Universiteiten van Nederland to the cancellation of the education demonstration in Utrecht (Dutch only).

Young Investigator Award for Gabrielle Laloy-Borgna

Gabrielle has won the technical Young Investigator Award at Euroson 2024 (congress of the European Federation of Ultrasound Societies in Medicine and Biology) with her presentation entitled: “Ultrasound imaging in bones: tissue characterization, anatomical images
and blood flow measurements”.

Ilaria Orsi joined ImPhys as PhD student

Ilaria started her PhD program in the Renaud group about ultrasound imaging inside bones, contributing to the advancement of such non-invasive technique to characterize tissue composition and to quantify blood flow.

First prize for ZhenZhen Wu at the 2024 NWO Biophysics poster awards

ZhenZhen Wu's poster, “Absolute Voltage Imaging in Developing Zebrafish,” won first prize in the 2024 NWO Biophysics poster awards, competing against over 150 posters. The BioPM Poster Prizes are awarded to the best posters presented at the NWO Biophysics Conference, and the winners are selected by a jury. ZhenZhen Wu z.wu-3@tudelft.nl

Enrolment for new courses open on 13 November

The new courses will start from Monday 18 November. Enrolment for these starts from Wednesday 13 November at 08.00! In the second quarter, a new series of courses awaits you. You can find out more on the website. Maybe you already know that you want to attend your favourite course again or maybe you want to discover and try something new; it's all possible. The enrolment moment for the course depends on the day the course takes place. At 08:00 enrolments for Monday's courses open, at 10:00 for Tuesday's courses, at 12:00 for Wednesday's courses, at 14:00 for Thursday's courses and at 16:00 for courses on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Enrolments go fast Enrolment for our courses always runs fast, so don't wait too long or be surprised by a course where spots are still available! Enrolment closes Enrolment closes on Friday 22 November at 16.00.

Contributions of SPTL at the CVS Congress (21-22 November, Utrecht)

On November 21 and 22, the 51st edition of the CVS congress is held in the Railway museum in Utrecht. Members of the Smart Public Transport Lab contribute to the following sessions: Knus in de bus op dinsdag; zijn alle werkdagen nog wel hetzelfde? Thursday, November 21, 16:00-17:30 Julia Bickel, Maxim Meijers and Niels van Oort [abstract] Stedelijkheidsgraden in transportmodellen: Een analyse over de impact van de ruimtelijke omgeving op reisgedrag Thursday, November 21, 16:00-17:30 Janine Grauss, Justin Hogenberg and Niels van Oort [abstract] Van en naar het treinstation: Voorkeuren van reizigers voor gedeelde elektrische micromobiliteit Friday, November 22, 11:30-13:00 Nejc Geržinič, Mark van Hagen, Dorine Duives and Niels van Oort [ abstract ] Gamen maakt de toekomst – Serious gamen voor een optimale mobiliteitsmix Friday, November 22, 11:30-13:00 Tessa Leferink, Niels van Oort and Sander Lenferink [abstract] De verkenning van de potentie van fietsparkeren bij het ov: een casus in Den Haag Madeline Lai, Dorine Duives, Stefan Talen, Nejc Geržinič and Niels van Oort Friday, November 22, 14:00-15:30 [abstract]

A key solution to grid congestion

On behalf of the TU Delft PowerWeb Institute, researchers Kenneth Brunninx and Simon Tindemans are handing over a Position Paper to the Dutch Parliament on 14 November 2024, with a possible solution to the major grid capacity problems that are increasingly cropping up in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is unlikely to meet the 2030 climate targets, and one of the reasons for this is that large industry cannot switch to electricity fast enough, partly because of increasingly frequent problems around grid capacity and grid congestion. In all likelihood, those problems will actually increase this decade before they can decrease, the researchers argue. The solution offered by the TU Delft PowerWeb Institute researchers is the ‘flexible backstop’. With a flexible backstop, the current capacity of the power grid can be used more efficiently without sacrificing safety or reliability. A flexible backstop is a safety mechanism that automatically and quickly reduces the amount of electricity that an electric unit can draw from the grid (an electric charging station or a heat pump) or deliver (a PV installation). It is a small device connected or built into an electrical unit, such as a charging station or heat pump, that ‘communicates’ with the distribution network operator. In case of extreme stress on the network, the network operator sends a signal to the device to limit the amount of power. Germany recently introduced a similar system with electric charging stations. The backstop would be activated only in periods of acute congestion problems and could help prevent the last resort measure, which is cutting off electricity to users. ‘Upgrading the electricity network remains essential, but in practice it will take years. So there is a need for short-term solutions that can be integrated into long-term planning. We, the members of the TU Delft PowerWeb Institute, call on the government, network operators and regulator to explore the flexible backstop as an additional grid security measure,’ they said. The entire Paper can be read here . Kenneth Brunninx Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Governance and Management, where he uses quantitative models to evaluate energy policy and market design with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions. Simon Tindemans is Associate Professor in the Intelligent Electrical Power Grids group at Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science. His research interests include uncertainty and risk management for power grids. TU Delft PowerWeb Institute is a community of researchers who are investigating how to make renewable energy systems reliable, future proof and accessible to everyone.

25 year celebration of formal collaboration between Delft University of Technology and the University of Campinas

On 25 October 2024 we celebrated 25 years of formal collaboration between Delft University of Technology and the University of Campinas. What began as a project to exchange some students in chemical engineering has now grown to a multifaceted and broad academic collaboration which accumulated into 24 joint research projects (>20 M Euro); 16 advanced courses and 15 Doctors with a Dual Degree PhD. Patricia Osseweijer, TU Delft Ambassador Brazil explained, “We are proud to show and reflect on this special day the added value we created resulting from our joint activities. The lessons we learned demonstrate that especially continuity of funds and availability for exchanges has contributed to joint motivation and building trust which created strong relations. This is the foundation for academic creativity and high-level achievements.” The program presented showcases of Dual Degree projects; research activities and education. It discussed the future objectives and new fields of attention and agree on the next steps to maintain and strengthen the foundation of strong relations. Telma Franco, Professor UNICAMP shared that “joint education and research has substantially benefitted the students, we see that back in the jobs they landed in,” while UNICAMP’s Professor Gustavo Paim Valenca confirmed that “we are keen to extend our collaboration to more engineering disciplines to contribute jointly to global challenges” Luuk van der Wielen highlighted that “UNICAMP and TU Delft provide valuable complementary expertise as well as infrastructures to accelerate research and innovation. Especially our joint efforts in public private partnerships brings great assets” To ensure our future activities both University Boards have launched a unique joint program for international academic leadership. This unique 7-month program will accommodate 12 young professors, 6 from each university. The programme began on 4 November 2024 in Delft, The Netherlands.

POW team wins TU Delft Education Team Award 2024

During the Teaching Academy's Education Day, the awards were presented for Educator of the Year and Education Team Award. The team that developed the Personal Development Weeks (Persoonlijke OntwikkelingsWeek or POW) of the Bachelor Renewal won the award for TU Delft Education Team of the Year.

Scholarships Abroad Week

Receive funding for your time abroad Are you going abroad for your study programme in Semester 2, 2024-2025? Or are you going abroad for a traineeship/thesis/project in 2024-2025? You can receive additional funding for your time abroad. Come join the scholarship abroad presentation sessions to find out more. Presentation for Exchange students 19 November 13:00 – 13:30 in Lecture Hall C – Daniel Bernoulli (ME, 34.A-0-620) 19 November 19:00-19:30 – online in Teams Presentation for Internship/thesis/project students 19 November 13:00 – 13:30 in Lecture Hall B – Isaac Newton (ME, 34.A-0-720) 19 November 19:00-19:30 – online in Teams For more information visit the Student Portal .

Christmas lunch

Take part in a festive lunch with MoTiv, TU Delft Studentenraad en TU Delft ESA This holiday season, MoTiv, TU Delft, and the local Delft churches are bringing together homes and students for a special, heartwarming experience, and we would love for you to be part of it! After three successful years, we’re excited to continue this festive tradition, bridging cultures and creating connections. Are you interested in joining a holiday lunch as a guest , along with other international students, in a welcoming Delft-area home? Or perhaps you’d like to open your home as a host , sharing a warm, cultural celebration with students from around the world? This special event will take place from December 23rd to December 31st, between 12:00 and 15:00 . For Guests : If you’d like to participate as a guest, we’ll match you with a local host eager to share their holiday traditions. You’ll enjoy delicious dishes, laughter, and meaningful conversations, creating memories that feel like home, even far from family. Once matched, we’ll connect you with your host so you can coordinate details and meal plans together. Sign up as a guest in this google forms.(https://forms.gle/yLAqE83DcqWGwcKB8) For Hosts : If you’re interested in hosting, this is a wonderful opportunity to welcome students into your home for a memorable meal. By sharing food, stories, and perhaps even a few games, you’ll help make the season brighter for students eager to experience Dutch hospitality and holiday traditions. Sign up as a host in this google forms.( https://forms.gle/bJB5svxJZ1iTSF1c6 ) For any questions, feel free to reach out to us at motiv.connects@gmail.com. For more information, please visit our website at www.motiv.tudelft.nl/christmas-lunch-delft/ . Thank you for making this holiday season unforgettable. We look forward to celebrating with you! Warm regards, MoTiv, TU Delft Student Council, TU Delft ESA - Student Community Team

TU Delft and India collaborate on self-supervised Learning for Plastic Hotspots Identification from Satellite Images

Plastic hotspots refer to regions where plastic waste accumulates, often in large quantities, due to factors such as water currents, tides, and human activities. These hotspots represent significant environmental concerns because they contribute to pollution in aquatic ecosystems, endanger aquatic life, and impact human health through contamination of the food chain.