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Forze Hydrogen Racing Forze Hydrogen Racing is a racing team dedicated to showcasing the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier by building the fastest hydrogen Le Mans Prototype racing car in the world. Our mission is to demonstrate the viability of hydrogen as an alternative to petrol, aiming to accelerate the transition to green transport and mobility. Each year, a team of 50-60 students engages in this innovative project, dedicating an academic year to enhancing their engineering skills and contributing to sustainable automotive technology. Founded in 2007, Forze began its journey as a participant in the Formula Zero competition, focusing initially on building hydrogen-powered go-karts. Over the past 17 years, the team has evolved significantly, progressing from go-karts to sophisticated Le Mans Prototype racing cars that compete in the SuperCar Challenge racing against petrol-powered cars. Every year, a new group of students joins Forze, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the table. They invest their time and effort in designing, developing, and producing hydrogen electric fuel cell-powered racing cars. These cars not only compete against conventional petrol-powered vehicles but also serve as a proof of concept for the future of racing and sustainable transportation. By demonstrating the capabilities of hydrogen-powered vehicles, Forze aims to influence the automotive industry and promote hydrogen as a viable and sustainable fuel alternative. Forze's efforts are aligned with global trends towards sustainability and green technology. The team collaborates with industry partners, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to push the boundaries of what is possible with hydrogen fuel cells. These collaborations provide students with invaluable real-world experience and opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology, preparing them for future careers in engineering and sustainability. The Forze team is composed of students from various disciplines, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and business. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that every aspect of the car, from design and engineering to marketing and management, is handled with expertise and creativity. Students gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment, learning to solve complex problems and work towards a common goal. Forze Hydrogen Racing is more than just a racing team; it is a platform for innovation, education, and sustainability. As hydrogen technology continues to evolve, Forze remains at the forefront, inspiring future generations of engineers and sustainability advocates to dream big and drive change. Forze Hydrogen Racing +31 15 7851349 info@forze-delft.nl https://forzehydrogenracing.com/ Schieweg 15, Hall M2 2627AN Delft, The Netherlands Forze Hydrogen Racing Postbus 467 2600 AL Delft Type Dream Team Target audience Bachelor/Master instagram facebook linkedin

Brunel Solar Team

Brunel Solar Team The Brunel Solar Team's mission is to inspire the world in the field of innovation and sustainable mobility. After watching the movie ‘Race the sun’, where a handful of high school kids built a car on solar power, a dream was planted in the heads of a group of TU Delft students. They decided to build a solar car and participate in the World Solar Challenge of 2001. They could not do this alone and asked Wubbo Ockels, first Dutch astronaut and professor at the TU Delft, to be their team coach. He agreed but under one condition, that they would win the race. So, they started building, racing and as promised to Wubbo, became the winner of the 2001 race. This win was new for the competition, a newcomer had never won the race before. Ever since the first team won their debut at the World Solar Challenge in 2001, the goal has been clear: to promote the awareness of the power of sustainable energy through innovation. By participating in solar races all over the world, the team wants to show the world the possibilities of solar power and push the limits of technology. +31 85 060 17 19 info@brunelsolarteam.com https://brunelsolarteam.com/ Dynamoweg 32 2627CH, Delft Type Dream Team Target audience Bachelor/Master instagram facebook twitter Projects Bridgestone World Solar Challenge This biennial challenge gives teams the opportunity to build a solar car to race through the 3000 km outback route of Australia. The race starts in Darwin in the North of Australia, and ends in the Southern located Adelaide. The challenge features three classes that represent the diversity of solar vehicles. The Brunel Solar Team has so far always participated in the challenger class. In this class, the vehicles are designed to most efficiently complete the 3000 km route. The team participated 11 times and holds a record of the most wins in the history of the challenge. Sasol Solar Challenge Since 2014 the team also participated in the Sasol Solar Challenge in South Africa. Because the World Solar Challenge is once every two years, the team saw the opportunity to expand their knowledge and participate in an extra challenge. The goal of this race is to drive the most kilometres in eight days. This is done by driving loops to gain extra kilometres. Nuna 12s mission is to defend the title in South Africa and will do everything possible to win for the 5th time in a row! Groups TEAM FUNCTIONS: Management Partnerships Public Relations Electrical Engineer Mechanical Engineer Software Engineer Strategist Aerodynamics Structures

Emergence Delft

Emergence Delft Combining art and technology to develop new artistic media and reflect on our evermore digital society. Emergence Delft has been a Dream Team from the TU Delft since September 2023. Emergence combines art & technology by developing interactive art installations. These installations aim at making complex technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Mechanics more approachable for everybody, not only for the people who study or research the subjects. We are going to be more dependent on these technologies in our current society and that is why it is important that everybody is able to keep up with these changes. We as students feel responsible to do so and we want to reflect on and participate in the evermore digital society by making complex technologies experienceable. Current team manager Angela: +31 6 44 58 67 90 Nex info@emergencedelft.nl https://www.emergencedelft.nl/ Stevinweg 4, Delft, 2628CN. Type Dream Team Target audience Bachelor/Master/PhD/PD Eng instagram linkedin youtube Projects New Media Project 1 Unseen Echoes The annual New Media Project has a mission-driven focus. It consists of both a research and development phase. The team has developed a infrared project as a visualization of social bots. Platform Project 1 Enclosed The Platform projects are entirely centered around curiosity-driven research. The team had chosen to delve into the field of Neuroscience to illuminate the complexity of the brain within an artistic context.

FLOW

FLOW FLOW is a new multidisciplinary student team in the process of designing and building a sustainable pavilion on TU Delft’s campus (~150-200m2). This pavilion is going to be a community center, a hub, a place to relax and to connect, open to all visitors. The pavilion will serve a communal purpose and also be a hub for innovation and exploration. FLOW’s main focus is addressing drinking water shortages and flood risks. We are tackling these challenges by integrating technical and design solutions into the pavilion’s design and by raising awareness. We are open to innovative ideas and encourage the development of cutting-edge solutions that can be tested in practice, not just limited to what is currently available on the market. We are working closely with professors from different faculties, Green TU, the SUM+ team and TU Delft’s sustainability coordinator Andy van den Dobbelsteen to realize this pavilion on campus, and we are aiming to have a provisional design in September this year and a final design in December this year. +31 06 48470819 sde25delft@gmail.com Faculteit Bouwkunde (Gebouw 8) Julianalaan 134 2628 BL Delft Type Dream Team Target audience Master/PhD Groups Groups and subgroups (please include a short description and a picture for each) (max 100 characters including spaces) The team consists of 6 sub teams: - Partners & Budget - Strategy & Organisation - Communication and Branding - Design - Technical & Research - Construction

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Graduation Awards Ceremony & Exhibition 2023-2024

On 14 October, the nominated and winning projects of the Circularity in the Built Environment Graduation Awards 2023-2024 will be announced. Do you want to learn more about the projects? Join the awards ceremony on 14 October or visit the exhibition in the corridor around the Oostserre between 14 and 30 October.

Upcoming debate: Material culture - a broader vision on heritage

On 22 October, the sixth debate in the 'Making the Circular Built Environment a Reality' series focuses on the cultural dimensions of transitioning to a circular built environment. This conversation introduces a fresh viewpoint on cultural heritage, focusing on historical and aesthetic values embedded in materials.

Interview with Jan-Carel Diehl: “TU Delft can be one big playground”

Professor of Design for Inclusive Sustainable Healthcare Jan-Carel Diehl combines healthcare solutions with care for our planet. His many projects make an impact from Rotterdam to Sub-Saharan Africa. Where does he want to make a difference? What is he most proud of? And where lies the added value of a designer in the healthcare sector? Find out in this interview. Prof Diehl gives his inaugural lecture at TU Delft's Aula on Friday 11 October.

Study Abroad week 14 – 18 October

Informational week for a semester abroad. Every year in October all faculties hold ‘Study Abroad Week’ events whereby they give presentations about the possibilities of going abroad as part of your study programme. They provide information regarding the partners, destinations, and application process. Students who have been abroad share their experiences too. If you are thinking about going abroad as part of your BSC of MSc programme, keep an eye on your faculty Brightspace page, faculty website or this page for more information. This academic year the Study Abroad Sessions will be held from 14 – 18 October (except for the Faculty of Applied Sciences, they will hold theirs from 21 – 25 October) for students planning to go abroad as part of their study programme in the academic year 2025-2026. Also there will be hosted an online Q&A session about scholarships: we will answer the top 5 questions we receive about the scholarships and give you the opportunity to ask questions too. More details about the Study abroad sessions will be posted here shortly.

Quarterly report to education inspectorate

Together, we build a safer working environment at TU Delft. Each month, we reflect on the previous month: what actions were taken as part of the Plan for Change, and we look ahead to the upcoming month: what's on the agenda.

Security & Privacy Symposium

In the month of October, various activities will be organized that focus on information security and privacy. One of these activities is the Security & Privacy Symposium on October 10 from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM.​​​​​ During the symposium, employees and students can listen to several interesting speakers who are experts in the field of information security and privacy. Bert Hubert , expert in the field of information security, tells you who keeps hacking us and why. He is a former supervisor at the AIVD and a scientist. He can tell you about themes such as cybersecurity, innovation, science and data in an understanding and compelling way like no other. Arnoud Engelfriet makes us aware of the privacy risks that we run every day. Arnoud is a privacy expert and an expert in the field of law and the internet. He wrote the book ‘AI and Algorithms’, among other things. The symposium ends with an interactive session with our a.i. Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). During this session we will look at the state of information security and privacy within TU Delft. The afternoon will be presented by Rini van Solingen and will be in English. You can register here .

NWO grants funding for innovative research on physical experimental environments

The Netherlands, recognised as a European leader in innovation, is home to more than 100 experimental environments. These environments range from controlled field labs to more open, participatory urban living labs. A consortium in which Alfons van Marrewijk (MBE) among others, has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) to explore how various forms of innovation in field labs, such as the Green Village, 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.

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.