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29 June 2023
Eight TU Delft researchers receive Vidi grants
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded eight TU Delft researchers from the Science (ENW) and Applied and Engineering Sciences (AES) domains, a Vidi grant of up to 800,000 euro. This will enable the laureates to develop an innovative line of research over the next five years and further expand their own research group. A total of 97 Vidi grants were awarded.
29 June 2023
Hester Anderiesen–Le Riche elected TU Delft Alumnus of the Year 2023
28 June 2023
Third edition Delft Matters published
26 June 2023
KIC grant awarded to improve imaging of semiconductor chips
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a grant to research on more efficient production of even smaller computer chips in the KIC call ‘Demand-driven Partnerships for Consortia’. Researchers from Delft University of Technology and ARCNL are collaborating with ASML in order to inspect computer chips more precisely and faster with help of electrons. The Knowledge and Innovation Covenant (KIC) research programme stands for pioneering innovative solutions with social and economic impact. NWO funds the research with almost 2 million euros, ASML contributes with over 2.3 million co-funding.
20 June 2023
Erasmus MC and TU Delft open first healthcare AI-ethics lab
Staff shortages and the constant desire to provide high-quality medical care. These are only two of the most important reasons for a sharp increase in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare in the coming years. By launching the first healthcare AI Ethics Lab, Erasmus MC and TU Delft put the focus on ethically responsible and clinically relevant AI that will positively impact both patient care and healthcare workers.
19 June 2023
Municipality of Amsterdam, Wageningen University and TU Delft continue collaboration with AMS Institute
On Thursday 15 June, the mayor of Amsterdam (Femke Halsema) and the chief executive officers of Wageningen University & Research (Sjoukje Heimovaara) and TU Delft (Tim van der Hagen) signed a declaration of intent on behalf of the three parties for the next phase of AMS Institute.
19 June 2023
Damping waves with 50,000 rubber grass blades
Dimitris Dermentzoglou, PhD student in Coastal Engineering, investigates whether salt marshes can serve as a natural solution for coastal protection. It is why he mimics salt marsh vegetation at the TU Delft Waterlab. He hopes his research will yield a more sustainable alternative to the repeated raising of dikes.
13 June 2023
Delft University of Technology statement of intent: new educational, research and innovation activities in Rotterdam
Het afgelopen jaar heeft TU in kaart gebracht wat de gevolgen zijn van de groei van de universiteit. De instroom van studenten is de afgelopen jaren flink gestegen en blijft dit naar aller waarschijnlijkheid doen. Dit legt steeds meer druk op de campus en de stad Delft, terwijl er tegelijkertijd groeiende maatschappelijke behoefte is aan (Delftse) ingenieurs.
13 June 2023
New living lab Biobased Boulevard to encourage use of natural building materials
To accelerate the use of natural materials in construction, today The Green Village, iCircl and the Province of South Holland opened the new living lab Biobased Boulevard. This living lab, part of fieldlab The Green Village on TU Delft Campus, will help to use biobased building materials in construction and renovation on a large scale.
09 June 2023