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DCE&S's success at IECON 2023

DCE&S delegation at IEEE IECON 2023 in Singapore with 8 high quality papers. One of the largest delegations (perhaps the largest) of all. Among the eight, four members have clinched the prestigious IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) Student Young Professional Paper Assistance (SYPA) award at IECON 2023 in Singapore. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the IEEE IES SYPA committee and TU Delft for offering us this golden opportunity.

New Joiners Drinks at Mooie Boules March

New Joiners Drinks at Mooie Boules March 19 March 2024 17:30 till 19:45 - Location: Mooie Boules Delft | Add to my calendar New to Delft? Welcome! We understand how overwhelming it can be for new international employees (and their partners) to move to a new country, start a new job, and begin building a new community. Over a couple drinks and tasty snacks, at New Joiners Drinks , you will: Socialize with other internationals who have recently arrived and who are going through similar experiences as you Meet members of the Coming to Delft Service who will continue to assist you with your transition Learn about useful resources for expats in the Netherlands Play a few games of "Jeu de Boules"! Who International TU Delft employees and their partners When Tuesday, 19 March from 17:30-19:45 Location Mooie Boules Delft Professor Schermerhornstraat 9-11 2628 CN Delft Click here for directions Cancellation policy Out of respect for the staff, vendors, and participants on the waiting list, we kindly ask that you let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you are unable to join. Registration Please register here by 12 March. If you are not registered and on the list you will be welcome to join but not eligible for a free drink, so if you are coming with your partner, please make sure you fill in the registration form once for every participant. Please send us an email at Events-ComingtoDelftServices@tudelft.nl if you have any questions or if there is anything you would like to tell us.

New sorbents for 99Mo/99mTc generators

99m Tc is the medically most applied radioactive isotope, accounting for nearly 80% of all nuclear diagnostic tests. It is supplied in the clinics from isotope generators. These generators contain a sorbent that tightly binds molybdenum-99 ions. 99 Mo decays with a half-life of 66 h to 99m Tc, which can be regularly eluted from the sorbent in the form of 99m TcO 4 - . This research project studies the characteristics of different sorbent materials. An increase of adsorption capacities for molybdenum will have large impact on the preparation of 99 Mo/ 99m Tc generators. One reason for that is that it will allow reduction of generator size and thus costs. But an even more important reason is that it will enable the usage of 99 Mo produced by alternative routes to the commercial uranium fission routes (less nuclear waste, no risk of proliferation). This project is meant for master or bachelor students with chemical background. Students will be trained to work safely with radiation and are expected to complete a very short Radiation Safety course for which they will receive an officially recognized certificate. For more information and details please contact Dr. ir. Robin de Kruijff ( R.M.deKruijff@tudelft.nl ).
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Inclusive communication training

Inclusive communication training 16 April 2024 10:00 till 11:30 - Location: Online | Add to my calendar Are you staff within the TU Delft or another ENHANCE Alliance university and do you interact with students? Join the online Inclusive Communication Training. You can register here: Inclusive Communication - Online Training (office.com)

IDE Research Course

This course is required for all PhD candidates at the faculty of IDE. It can be an elective course for PhD candidates from other design faculties. The faculty of IDE has had a special PhD research course for over a decade, because working in this interdisciplinary area brings with it a wide range of opportunities and challenges. We often work across academic communities, and use methods from various backgrounds. Aim of the course The aim of this course is to help you find a position within the field of design research, to learn about the research culture(s) in the IDE field, to get familiar with the wider research community at IDE, and to strengthen your peer network. The course provides an overview of the variety of research approaches in design research. The course focuses on research skills related to the work of the PhD candidates themselves, and on the research spectrum present at IDE. We recommend to take this course during the first year of your PhD project. Course modules The course consists of 10 modules (2-3 hours each). Each module covers a different aspect of the research at IDE and is developed and taught by a pair of senior researchers from IDE. A module contains: an introduction of its topic, basic theory about it, examples from the breadth of IDE research projects, some pointers for further study, an exercise related to the participant's own research GS credits You will get 5 GS credits in the discipline related skills category for attending the IDE Research Course. Attendance of all course modules is necessary to pass the course, so have the attendance list signed for each module. Please note that you have to do all modules within one year time. If it is not possible for you to attend a particular module within a run, you get the opportunity to attend that module in the next run of the course. Participation The course is obligatory for all PhD candidates in the IDE Graduate School who have to participate in the Doctoral Education programme. Each edition of the course has a maximum capacity of 20 participants. PhD candidates who don't have to do Doctoral Education can also participate in the course, but candidates with Doctoral Education obligation will get priority. Brochure All information about the IDE Research Course can be found in this brochure. Click to download. Dates upcoming edition Due to several reasons the IDE Research Course will not be organised in Spring 2024. For more information see IDE PhD community teams. The next edition will take place in Fall 2024.

CAMlab

Computer Aided Modelling / Manufacturing lab The CAMlab houses multiple machines for digital fabrication, which are used for the production of scale models and parts for technical prototypes. We have lasercutters, 3D printers and two CNC-milling machines. All the machines are operated by the staff and assignments are done in collaboration with the student. Lasercutting The lasercutters can cut through plates of wood, paper and some plastics, to a maximum thickness of 6mm. The cutting and engraving pattern is sent by a 2D-CAD drawing. The price for lasercutting is € 30 per hour, and you pay per minute. The time it takes to cut materials depends on the amount of cutting and engraving lines, the type of material and the thickness. Please read the drawing manual or contact the staff for preparing the laserfiles. Please mind: During presentation periods the waiting time for your order can be up to 3 weeks so make sure plan accordingly. An estimation of the current waiting time can be found next to the CAMlab entrance. All the files you need for lasercutting can be found here: Order form Lasertemplate 3D printing The 3D printers are used to make parts that are difficult to produce by hand. In the lab we have two different types of 3D printers, one uses extruded plastic (PLA) and builds up the model using this material. This produces a model that is strong and can be easily adjusted. The other printer uses a type of gypsum powder, and produces a smoother surface but is more fragile and difficult to further process. Keep in mind that for 3D printing you need a closed 3D model without holes or open edges in the geometry. Orderform 3D printing CNC-milling CNC-milling is one of the more difficult techniques, and we kindly ask students to contact us in an early phase of their project. This way we can discuss a detailed plan on how to approach the final result, taking in account materials, level of details and technical drawings. Orderform CNC-milling Orders Please hand in your orders in person between 9:00 and 11:00 at the Camlab. Only use the email if you're unable to come in person. When you hand in your order we will check the file to see if there might be any problems. And we will notify you by email when your order is ready. Bob de Boer + 31 (0) 15 2786540 B.J.deBoer@tudelft.nl BG.Zuid.080 Universal X2-660 and X-660 lasermachines ISEL Flatcom milling machine 3DSYSTEMS ProJet 360 / Dimension Elite Ultimaker 3, Ultimaker 2+, Ultimaker 2 Extended

Successful first Open Education Stimulation Fund Symposium at TU Delft

Showcase of shared insights, results and ideas for open education

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The Educator Newsletter | September

Discover inspiring stories, developments, (training) activities, and other reads about Education.

TU Delft helps Maastricht air traffic controllers make safe choices

In March 2024, the EUROCONTROL air traffic control centre MUAC in Maastricht launched a new software tool that allows their air traffic controllers to make faster and more intuitive decisions about air traffic in their area. The tool was developed by MUAC , but is based on research into ecological interfaces by colleagues Clark Borst, René van Paassen and Max Mulder at Control & Simulation.

New ‘captains’ in the cockpit of Rotterdam The Hague Innovation Airport

On 1 September, Jos van den Boom, Lennard Verhoeff, and Victor Rijkaart joined the new executive team of Rotterdam The Hague Innovation Airport (RHIA).This trio is preparing to usher in the next phase of RHIA. A period in which, community-driven, privately led and publicly supported, they want to make visible and where possible accelerate the transition to a cleaner, quieter and smarter future of aviation.

Systems Workforce Summit 2024 at TU Delft

As the need for systems engineers is rising, TU Delft and NXTGEN Hightech are organising a unique global event on systems engineering on October 8 and 9, 2024. Thoughtleaders from organisations such as Airbus, ASML, MIT and NASA will discuss the future needs of the Systems Engineering workforce tackling the major transformations in society.

The Systems Workforce summit

TU Delft and NXTGEN Hightech will organize the unique worldwide Systems Workforce Summit at the TU Delft on October 8 and 9, 2024. Reserve your spot now to attend this unique summit! This global summit will address the future of systems engineering in industries like energy, health, aerospace, semicon and transportation. Skilled systems engineers are scarce and in high demand by enterprises worldwide. Cooperation between the diverse organizations participating in this Summit could significantly advance the needed 'Workforce of the Future'. This Summit is open to: Professionals from various industries: junior, senior or potential systems engineers/systems architects, less or more experienced; Scientists of knowledge institutes working in the discipline of systems engineering, management, technology or policy; Talents/students from engineering disciplines interested in systems engineering/system thinking. From universities and universities of applied sciences. Date: 8 & 9 October 2024 Location: TU Delft Aula Conference Centre Click here to register

First-ever imaging of pathogens on lettuce leaves in real-time

Met een groeiende wereldbevolking van meer dan 8 miljard mensen is voldoende voedsel produceren een uitdaging. Nederland is ‘s werelds tweede exporteur van voedsel en verbouwt enorm efficiënt allerlei gewassen. Plantenziektes zoals valse meeldauw zijn echter een veelvoorkomend probleem dat de oogst van de boer flink kan bederven. Delftse wetenschappers hebben voor het eerst een manier ontwikkeld om de infectie in planten real-time te volgen, zonder de plant te hoeven doden. De hiermee opgedane kennis helpt om nieuwe resistente gewassen te kweken met een hogere opbrengst en minder gebruik van pesticiden. Het onderzoek staat nu in Nature Communications.

New LDE trainee in D&I office

Keehan Akbari has started since the beginning of September as a new LDE trainee in the Diversity and Inclusion office. What motivated him to work for the D&I office, what does he expect to achieve during this traineeship? Read the short interview below! What motivated you to pursue your LDE traineeship in Diversity and Inclusion office of the TU Delft? I completed both bachelor's and master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology at Leiden University. Within these studies, my main area of interest was in themes of inclusion and diversity. After being hired as a trainee for the LDE traineeship, and discovering that one of the possible assignments belonged to the Diversity and Inclusion office, my choice was quickly made. I saw this as an excellent opportunity to put the theories I learned during my studies into practice. What specific skills or experiences do you bring to the D&I office that will help promote inclusivity on campus? I am someone who likes to connect rather than polarize, taking into account the importance of different perspectives and stakeholders. I believe that this is how one can achieve the most in fostering diversity and inclusion. You need to get multiple parties on board to get the best results. What are your main goals as you begin your role here, and how do you hope to make an impact? An important goal for me this year is to get students more involved in diversity and inclusion at the university. One way I will try to accomplish this is by contributing to the creation of D&I student teams. By establishing a D&I student team for faculties, it will be possible to deal with diversity- and inclusion-related issues that apply and relate to the specific department. How do you plan to engage with different (student) communities within the university? Since I am new to TU Delft, the first thing I need to do is expand my network here. Therefore, I am currently busy exploring the university and getting to know various stakeholders. Moreover, I intend to be in close contact with various student and study organizations to explore together how to strengthen cooperation on diversity and inclusion. Welcome to the team Keehan and we wish you lots of success with your traineeship!

Researchers from TU Delft and Cambridge University collaborate on innovative methods to combat Climate Change

For over a year and a half, researchers from TU Delft and the Cambridge University Centre for Climate Repair have worked together on groundbreaking techniques to increase the reflectivity of clouds in the fight against global warming. During a two-day meeting, the teams are discussing their progress. Researchers at Cambridge are focusing on the technical development of a system that can spray seawater, releasing tiny salt crystals into the atmosphere to brighten the clouds. The team from TU Delft, led by Prof. Dr. Ir. Herman Russchenberg, scientific director of the TU Delft Climate Action Program and professor of Atmospheric Remote Sensing, is studying the physical effects of this technique. Prof. Russchenberg emphasizes the importance of this research: "We have now taken the first steps towards developing emergency measures against climate change. If it proves necessary, we must be prepared to implement these techniques. Ideally, we wouldn't need to use them, but it's important to investigate how they work now." Prof. Dr. Ir. Stefan Aarninkhof, dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, expresses pride in the team as the first results of this unique collaboration are becoming visible. If the researchers in Delft and Cambridge can demonstrate the potential of the concept, the first small-scale experiments will responsibly begin within a year. This research has been made possible thanks to the long-term support from the Refreeze the Arctic Foundation, founded by family of TU Delft alumnus Marc Salzer Levi . Such generous contributions enable innovative and high-impact research that addresses urgent global challenges like climate change. Large donations like these enable the pursuit of innovative, high-impact research that may not otherwise be feasible, demonstrating how our collective effort and investment in science can lead to real, transformative solutions for global challenges like climate change. Climate-Action Programme

IDE Publication Highlights (Week 39 2024)

Click here to view recent publication highlights from our staff and students.

National and International Phishing Attackers revealed

Phishing attacks, which trick users into sharing private data, have been a major online security threat for years. According to a 2023 FBI report, it is the top digital crime type. Researchers from the Intelligent Systems department have collaborated with three European country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs) to characterize phishing attacks, focusing on the Netherlands’ .nl, Belgium’s .be, and Ireland’s .ie. By understanding these patterns, the research aims to enhance security measures and protect internet users from phishing threats.

11,000 young researchers have obtained a PhD from TU Delft

It was a very memorable day for PhD Amey Vasulkar last Thursday, the 19th of September. Not only did he successfully defend his promotion on Arctic Sea Ice in Tide Models, but he was also the 11,000th student to obtain a PhD from TU Delft. We are incredibly proud of and thankful for every single one of these 11,000 PhDs who started their scientific journey with us and continuously strive to change the world through their scientific innovations.

How system safety can make Machine Learning systems safer in the public sector

Machine Learning (ML), a form of AI where patterns are discovered in large amounts of data, can be very useful. It is increasingly used, for example, in chatbot Chat GPT, facial recognition, or speech software. However, there are also concerns about the use of ML systems in the public sector. How do you prevent the system from, for example, discriminating or making large-scale mistakes with negative effects on citizens? Scientists at TU Delft, including Jeroen Delfos, investigated how lessons from system safety can contribute to making ML systems safer in the public sector. “Policymakers are busy devising measures to counter the negative effects of ML. Our research shows that they can rely much more on existing concepts and theories that have already proven their value in other sectors,” says Jeroen Delfos. Jeroen Delfos Learning from other sectors In their research, the scientists used concepts from system safety and systems theory to describe the challenges of using ML systems in the public sector. Delfos: “Concepts and tools from the system safety literature are already widely used to support safety in sectors such as aviation, for example by analysing accidents with system safety methods. However, this is not yet common practice in the field of AI and ML. By applying a system-theoretical perspective, we view safety not only as a result of how the technology works, but as the result of a complex set of technical, social, and organisational factors.” The researchers interviewed professionals from the public sector to see which factors are recognized and which are still underexposed. Bias There is room for improvement to make ML systems in the public sector safer. For example, bias in data is still often seen as a technical problem, while the origin of that bias may lie far outside the technical system. Delfos: “Consider, for instance, the registration of crime. In neighbourhoods where the police patrol more frequently, logically, more crime is recorded, which leads to these areas being overrepresented in crime statistics. An ML system trained to discover patterns in these statistics will replicate or even reinforce this bias. However, the problem lies in the method of recording, not in the ML system itself.” Reducing risks According to the researchers, policymakers and civil servants involved in the development of ML systems would do well to incorporate system safety concepts. For example, it is advisable to identify in advance what kinds of accidents one wants to prevent when designing an ML system. Another lesson from system safety, for instance in aviation, is that systems tend to become more risky over time in practice, because safety becomes subordinate to efficiency as long as no accidents occur. “It is therefore important that safety remains a recurring topic in evaluations and that safety requirements are enforced,” says Delfos. Read the research paper .

Kaitai Liang receives Distinguished Reviewer Award by ESORICS 2024

I am pleased to share that Kaitai Liang, a tenured faculty member of the Cybersecurity group, has been honored with the Distinguished Reviewer Award by ESORICS 2024.

Compliant DNA nanopores capable of size-selective molecule transport across cell membrane

Scientists at TU Delft and the Max Planck Institute have made a new class of structurally adaptable ‘mechanical’ pores made from DNA that can transport molecules through cell membranes. These innovative nanopores can open and close on demand and, for the first time, adjust their diameter.

New Delft Lectures in Design

This autumn marks the introduction of IDE’s three renewed Masters programmes. One of the unifying features is a stronger link with the world-leading research carried out in IDE. “Delft Lectures in Design - Where IDE moves the Horizons of Design Research” is a case in point. This new cross-programme course serves as a rigorous and inspiring introduction to the broad variety of IDE’s research.

Safety and Security Week 2024

Join us on 7, 8 and 10 October! From October 7 to 12, 2024, the national Safety & Security Week will take place. The free program organised by TU Delft takes place on October 7, 8 and 10. It will be an educational and interactive week— make sure you're there! The full program can be found on the website , including: Two interesting masterclasses ‘ Aggression and violence on campus: Navigating between reality and myths’ and ‘ Predict and Prevent: Masterclass in Safety, Crowd and Crisis Management’ Security & Privacy symposium Safety Square: increase your knowledge about safety and prepare yourself for emergencies For more information: Safety & Security Week (tudelft.nl) . Please note: some activities require registration through the website.

Flight Case 2024: A Journey to Japan

From 22 July – 3 August, 20 IDE master students, 8 committee members from the ID Study Association, assistant professor Rebecca Price, and professor Gerd Kortuem travelled to Japan for a unique learning experience. The group worked on cases for three global companies, Sony, NHK Spring, and Sekisui, each of which provided its own distinct challenges and insights.

Boosting sustainable building education

On 17 September, TU Delft launched a new initiative to implement sustainable building practices across the Dutch educational landscape by bringing together educators from Dutch vocational institutions (MBO) and TU Delft lecturers.

Do something that matters

We komen in Nederland in het basis- en voorgezet onderwijs samen 13.500 leraren tekort. Het leraarschap heeft niet altijd de reputatie die het verdient. En dat terwijl het alles in zich heeft. Daarom startte Universiteiten van Nederland (UNL) vorig week de campagne ‘Doe iets wat ertoe doet’. Het doel is om mensen met een nieuwe blik naar het leraarschap te laten kijken.

Marina Bos-de Vos wins EURAM best paper award

At the end of June, IDE Assistant Professor of Strategic Design for Ecosystem Innovation, Marina Bos-de Vos, won two awards as a first author at the European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference for her research paper "Projecting for accelerating sustainability transitions: practices of joint value creation in circular economy programs".