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Emergency Contact It’s quite normal to see a psychologist You can definitely tackle procrastination You don't have to be ashamed to ask for help What can you expect from a student psychologist? Besides courses and workshops, TU Delft psychologists also offer short-term, individual counselling. In principle, short-term counselling consists of a maximum of three sessions. During the intake we look at what the student or PhD is struggling with, how this came about and what he or she wants to work on. Then, together with the PhD or student, a plan is drawn up for the follow-up sessions. Sometimes it turns out during the intake that the student or PhD needs long-term guidance or a different specialisation than we can offer at the student psychologists. Then we refer the PhD or student to the general practitioner for a referral to a psychologist outside the TU Delft. Students and PhDs often hope for a quick solution to their problem. Although we would like to achieve this, this is generally not a realistic expectation. Discussions can increase understanding and start a development process. Everyone is different and has different needs. Should it turn out after 1 or 2 sessions that the student does not experience a good click with the psychologist in question, this can be indicated and we will see whether it is possible to continue the counselling with another psychologist. We expect PhDs and students to take responsibility for filling in the application form on our website completely and truthfully. If you have confirmed an appointment but cannot attend due to illness or other circumstances, please let us know 24 hours in advance. The sooner we know that you cannot attend the session, the more likely we are to be able to help another student during that time. If you do not cancel in time or do not show up, we will charge €10 as a no-show fee. Psychologists Walk-in hours 1-on-1 Consultation Workshops Referring a student or doctoral candidate? Mijntje Boon Mijntje graduated in 2018, she acquired her Msc. in Clinical Psychology at Utrecht University. Following her graduation, Mijntje worked as a psychologist at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. At the beginning of 2019, she started working as a psychologist at TU Delft. Mijntje works according to the principles of cognitive and behavioural therapy. Sanne Dammers Licensed Psychologist Sanne has been working as a student psychologist at TU Delft since January 2021. She studied orthopedagogy at Utrecht University where she graduated in 2013. After graduating, she started working in child and adolescent psychiatry (GGZ). In 2020 she completed the postmaster education as a GZ-psychologist at a location where she worked with young adults. Sanne has treated various problems in mental health care (including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety disorders and depression). Sanne uses cognitive behavioural therapy as a basis in her work, supplemented with techniques from other treatment methods. As student psychologists we also offer Outdoor Psychology. If you want, you can have conversations outside while walking with Sanne. Janne de Kan Janne de Kan works in our team of psychologists as a Prevention Psychologist. In this position she is going to develop and implement prevention activities to support students and their mental well-being. Janne studied Health Psychology at the University of Twente in Enschede and she has gained experience both in a commercial setting and in an educational setting. In the team of psychologists she gives different kinds of workshops, among which ‘Mindful coping with stress’. She does also 1-on-1 consultation and is one of the counsellors of BOOST/X. She uses techniques of Mindfulness and Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Michelle Massink Michelle Massink graduated in 2019. She acquired her MSc. in Clinical Psychology at the Universiteit van Amsterdam and she has also been trained as a psychological-trainer. Michelle worked as a psychologist at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and in February 2020 she started working as a psychologist at TU Delft. Michelle works according to the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Rational-Emotive Therapy. Zoë Maurits Zoë has started as a student psychologist at the TU Delft in 2017. She studied Clinical Psychology at the University Leiden. In conversations with students and PhD’s increasing insight is one of the main goals. What exactly causes stress and why? What makes you, for example, procrastinate? When you have more insight into yourself and your behaviour, you can usually behave in a more constructive way. Zoë uses techniques from Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. She has also worked as a student psychologist at Erasmus University Rotterdam. As student psychologists we also offer Outdoor Psychology. If you want, you can have conversations outside while walking with Zoë. Sietske Sibie Sietske Sibie studied clinical psychology in Amsterdam and holds the registration Cognitive behavioral therapist. After graduation Sietske worked in the mental health care industry for 5 years. She gave both individual and group cognitive behavioural therapy sessions to clients with depression, burn out and anxiety. Later she accepted a position as academic counsellor at TUDelft. Where she coached students with stress related symptoms, anxiety, burn out and physical illnesses as well as ADHD and Autism. Since September 2019 Sietske joined the counselling team where she works as a student psychologist. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral; acceptance and commitment and compassion focussed therapy. As well as EMDR for trauma therapy. As student psychologists we also offer Outdoor Psychology. If you want, you can have conversations outside while walking with Sietske. Dorrit van Someren Dorrit started as a prevention psychologist in the team of psychologists in October 2021. She studied clinical psychology with a focus on prevention at Radboud University in Nijmegen. Since then she worked in different positions at the development, setup and implementation of programmes and projects with a preventative approach. During that period she gained a lot of experience in guiding groups as well. As a prevention psychologist she focuses on the wellbeing of students at TU Delft utilizing preventive interventions and activities, with a focus on a faculty-oriented approach. Iliana Yocheva Educated to MSc in Biology, in 2005 I obtained a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (accredited by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body, United Kingdom) and I am also a Registercounsellor ABvC® in The Netherlands. In addition to general psychosocial support, I work with a broad spectrum of challenges such as stress and burnout, learning difficulties, loss and grief, challenges with adaptation. My approach as a counsellor is to focus on the client’s experiences and support the client to look at them from different angles and find their own resources to move forward. I use techniques from the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Therapy (RET), Solution Focused approach and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Laura Noordermeer Laura Noordermeer has been working at the TU Delft as a student psychologist since Februari 2024. In 2012 she acquired her MSc. in Health Psychology and Social and Organisational Psychology at the University of Leiden. After her graduation she has worked in different settings, amongst others in Mental Health Care and a Rehabilitation Center. Laura uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR and Body-Oriented Psychology. Jolien van der Haar Jolien has been working as a student psychologist at TU Delft since 2023. She studied Clinical Psychology at Erasmus University Rotterdam, where she graduated in 2014. Before she started working at TU Delft, she worked as a psychologist in mental health care, where she gave short-term treatments to people with various problems (including anxiety disorders and mood disorders). Jolien uses techniques from ACT and CBT in her work. As well as EMDR for trauma therapy. Mathieu van Rossen Mathieu van Rossen has been working at TU Delft as a student psychologist since September 2023. He graduated from Leiden University in 2016 with a degree in Social and Organizational Psychology. After graduating, he worked for the Municipality of The Hague for the sustainable employability of employees, and then worked as a psychologist in Mental Health Care for three years. Mathieu prefers to work with techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), but, where necessary, also supplements this with techniques from other treatment methods. Linus Neumann Promoting and maintaining the mental health of all students - that is what Linus and his colleagues from the team of preventative psychologists are dedicated to in the context of health promotion. Linus holds the degree B.Sc. in Psychology and the degree M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology. At TU Delft, he develops and implements various prevention activities, often under the umbrella of the Study Climate programme. These activities are designed to promote resilience. Karin Hendriks Karin is new at the team.Text will follow. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 12:45 and 13:45 o’clock at Education and Student Affairs (Building 30a). You are welcome to come and meet one of the psychologists for a short meeting of about 10 minutes. You can go to the frontdesk and receive a form to fill in. You can take place in the waiting room and one of the psychologists will pick you up there. Do you prefer to have a short talk to the psychologist online? Please send an e-mail to: psychologen@tudelft.nl . State your name, student number (for PhDs employee number), date of birth and telephone number in the e-mail and add this consent form . On Tuesday night you can also go to one of the psychologists at X between 17:30 and 19:00. You can make an appointment on this website . How do we deal with your personal information? Do you have a question that is not covered by one of our workshops, or that needs more time than is available during a walk-in hour? For individual guidance or treatment for personal issues you can register via this page . On this page, you can also find the information about the current waiting time for the psychologists. If you feel you cannot wait that long for an appointment, we strongly advise you to contact your general practitioner (GP or family doctor). Your general practitioner can refer you to a psychologist outside of the university. While you are waiting for an appointment you can also attend one (or more) of the workshops from our range on offer or you can get started with e-Health tool Gezondeboel . For questions about making an appointment you can send an email to psychologen@tudelft.nl . Make an appointment How do we deal with your personal information? Workshops Q&A I am an Alumni and want to know more about the services for me Click here to go to the Alumni portal via the service page I don't have a NetID yet/anymore and I would like to register for an activity Click here to register without a NetID I registered for an activity, but I can no longer join You can cancel your registration for free, at the latest before 10 AM, 2 office days before the start of the activity. Please e-mail as soon as possible to careerandcounsellingservices@tudelft.nl My question is not related to the three mentioned above Please e-mail to careerandcounsellingservices@tudelft.nl Costs and cancellation The workshops for students are free unless stated otherwise in the description in the training portal. If you do have to cancel unexpectedly, pay close attention to the cancellation deadline listed for each activity and read the cancellation policy. An early cancellation allows other students access to the very popular activities. Sign up for a workshop (with your NetID) Referring a student or doctoral candidate? Are you an academic counsellor, teaching staff, thesis, PDEng and PhD supervisor, student doctor, general practitioner or other aid workers (within or outside the TU Delft) who wants to refer a student/PhD/PDEng candidate? You can assist the student/doctoral candidate with making an appointment by filling in the application form together. If in doubt, consult us by mail psychologen@tudelft.nl or by phone 015-2788004. Please note! Only students and PhD candidates who are registered at TU Delft can sign up for and make use of the services of the student psychologists. Individual counselling sessions have to be completed within 90 days after deregistration. Psychological problems Supportive statements (BSA/RPF/DUO etc) Useful external websites

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Professors Prof. dr. ir. J. (Hans) Hellendoorn Head of department Director of Education & Graduate School Autonomous Robots & software-based control architectures Knowledge Representation, Model-based Systems Engineering, Self-adaptive Systems Prof. dr. ir. D.A. (David) Abbink Human-Robot Interaction Human-Robot Interaction, Shared Control, Haptic Interaction, Driver Modeling, Interface Design, Tele-robotics, Meaningful Human Control Prof. dr. R. (Robert) Babuska Group leader Learning and Autonomous Control Reinforcement learning, nonlinear control, data-driven model construction, deep learning Prof. dr. D.M. (Dariu) Gavrila Group leader Intelligent Vehicles Intelligent Vehicles, Machine Perception Prof. Dr. ir. R. (Riender) Happee Intelligent Vehicles Human factors and comfort of automated driving Prof. Dr. ir. J.C.F. (Joost) de Winter Human-Robot Interaction Human Factors, simulation, driver assessment, statistics, automated driving Prof. dr. ir. M. (Martijn) Wisse Group leader Robot Dynamics Biorobotics Associate Professors / Senior Lecturers Dr. J. (Javier) Alonso-Mora Learning and Autonomous Control Motion Planning, Multi-robot Systems, Robot Autonomy , Intelligent Transportation, Learning for Coordination and Planning Dr. C. (Cosimo) Della Santina Learning and Autonomous Control Soft Robotics, Robot Control, Learning for Control, Robotic Hands, Nonlinear Dynamics, Human Motor Control Dr. ir. C. (Carlos) Hernández Corbato Robot Dynamics Autonomous Robots, Software-based Control Architectures, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Self-Adaptive Systems, Model-Based Systems Engineering Dr. ing. J. (Jens) Kober Learning and Autonomous Control Motor Skill Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Imitation Learning, Deep Learning, Interactive Learning Dr. J.F.P. (Julian) Kooij Intelligent Vehicles Multi-sensor Perception, Machine Learning, Self-driving vehicles, Situation analysis and Prediction, Probabilistic inference, Representation learning, 3D Urban Understanding lab Dr. ing. L. (Laura) Marchal Crespo Group leader Human-Robot Interaction Rehabilitation robotics, motor learning, neurorehabilitation, sensorimotor training, robot control, virtual/augmented reality Dr. ir. G.N. (Gillian) Saunders Robot Dynamics Senior Lecturer Engineering Education, Competencies & Skills, Assessment & Curriculum Development Dr. B. (Barys) Shyrokau Intelligent Vehicles Dynamics, Vehicle Control, ADAS/AD Dr. M. (Michaël) Wiertlewski Human-Robot Interaction Human-Machine Interaction, Friction modulation, Haptics Assistant Professors Dr. H. (Holger) Caesar Intelligent Vehicles Deep learning, Autonomous Vehicles, Perception, Prediction, ML Planning, Active learning Dr. Ir. Y.B. (Yke Bauke) Eisma Human-Robot Interaction Eye-tracking and visual attention modelling, Gaze-contingent paradigms, Attention-based robot control Psychometrics, Expertise measurement Dr. L. (Laura) Ferranti Learning and Autonomous Control Cooperative Control, Real-time Optimization, Fault-tolerant Control Mobile Robots, Privacy-preserving Motion Planning Dr. G. (Georgios) Papaioannou Intelligent Vehicles Motion comfort, human perception, postural stability, human body modelling, seat design, vehicle control Dr. C. (Chris) Pek Robot Dynamics Robot safety, task and motion planning, formal methods, machine learning, human-robot interaction Dr. L. (Luka) Peternel Human-Robot Interaction Physical Human-Robot Interaction, Teleoperation, Robotic Manipulator Control, Robot Learning, Human Motor Control Dr. J.M. (Micah) Prendergast Human-Robot Interaction Medical Robotics and Rehabilitation, Human-Robot Interaction, Robot Perception and Control Dr. Y. (Yasemin) Vardar Human-Robot Interaction haptic interface technology, understanding tactile contact, human-machine interaction Dr. A. (Arkady) Zgonnikov Human-robot Interaction Human cognition, Cognitive modeling, Driver behavior, Traffic interactions, Meaningful human control Support J. (Jolanda) Dijkshoorn Department Manager E.M. (Ellen) Driessen Management - / Office Assistant N. (Noortje) Fousert Management - / Office Assistant & Event management PA Head of department H.M. (Hanneke) Hustinx Management - / Office Assistant (Coordinator) K. (Kseniia) Khomenko Assistent lecturer/Junior researcher assistant L.A.M. (Loulou) Zorgui-Martens Management - / Office Assistant K.J. (Karin) van Tongeren Assistant MSc Coördinator Robotics/Vehicle Engineering/ BioRobotics/Haptic Interfaces Technical Support Ir. R.M. (Ronald) Ensing Intelligent Vehicles Dr. M.A. (Mario) Garzon Intelligent Vehicles Ir. G.A. (Gijs) van der Hoorn Robot Dynamics A.A.M. (André) van der Kraan Cognitive Robotics M. (Maurits) Pfaff Cognitive Robotics Teachers Ir. C. (Cilia) Claij Cognitive Robotics Junior Docent Ir. T. (Thijs) Hoedemakers Cognitive Robotics Junior Docent M. (Martin) Klomp MSc Robot Dynamics Researchers and PostDocs Dr. G. (Gang) Chen Learning and Autonomous Control C.S. (Charlotte) Croucher Intelligent Vehicles Dr. J. (Jiatao) Ding Learning and Autonomous Control Dr. D.F. (Deborah) Forster Human-Robot Interaction A. (Alex) Gabriel Robot Dynamics A. (Ahmad) Gazar) Learning and Autonomous Control Ir. O.M. (Oscar) de Groot Intelligent Vehicles A. (Arend-Jan) van Hilten Robot Dynamics Education Robot Developer A. (Alessandro) Ianniello Human-Robot Interaction G. (Guopeng) Li Intelligent Vehicles Y. (Yancong) Lin Intelligent Vehicles X. (Xiaoyu) Liu Intelligent Vehicles F. (Federico) Scarí Human-Robot Interaction Dr. E. (Ebrahim) ShahabiShalghouni Learning and Autonomous Control Ir. O. (Olger) Siebinga Human-Robot Interaction Dr.ir. J. (Joris) Sijs Learning and Autonomous Control State estimation, navigation, automated planning, knowledge representation and reasoning Dr. B. (Burak) Şişman Robot Dynamics Ir. M. (Max) Spahn Learning and Autonomous Control S. (Sihao) Sun Learning and Autonomous Control W. (Wilbert) Tabone Human-Robot Interaction F. (Farzam) Tajdari Intelligent Vehicles D. (Daniel) Feliu Talegón Learning and Autonomous Control Ir. E. (Elia) Trevisan Learning and Autonomous Control C. (Cong) Wang Learning and Autonomous Control N. (Nils) Wilde Learning and Autonomous Control L. (Laurence) Willemet Human-Robot Interaction L. (Li) Zou Human-Robot Interaction PhD Students S. (Saray) Bakker Learning and Autonomous Control I. (Italo) Belli Human-Robot Interaction Ir. D. (Dennis) Benders Learning and Autonomous Control Ir. A. (Alex) van den Berg Human-Robot Interaction A. (Alberto) Bertipaglia Intelligent Vehicles H.J. (Hidde) Boekema Intelligent Vehicles Z. (Zhaochong) Cai Human-Robot Interaction T. (Tomás) Coleman Learning and Autonomous Control S.L. (Salvo) Cucinella Human-Robot Interaction M.C. (Moses) Ebere Robot Dynamics A. (Alberto) Garzás Villar Human-Robot Interaction Ir. A. (Ashwin) George Human-Robot Interaction R. (Roel) Horeman Human-Robot Interaction Y. (Yuxuan) Hu Human-Robot Interaction E. (Ekaterina) Karmanova Human-Robot Interaction C.U. (Celal) Kenanoğlu Human-Robot Interaction Ir. V. (Varun) Kotian Intelligent Vehicles L. (Luzia) Knödler Learning and Autonomous Control J. (Jagan) Krishnasamy Balasubramanian Human-Robot Interaction L. (Zhaoting) Li Learning and Autonomous Control Ir. J. (Jingyue) Liu Learning and Autonomous Control Ir. J.D. (Jelle) Luijkx Learning and Autonomous Control Ir. L. (Lorenzo) Lyons Learning and Autonomous Control A. (Andreu) Matoses Gimenez Learning and Autonomous Control C. (Chrysovalante) Messiou Intelligent Vehicles Ir. N. (Nicky) Mol Human-Robot Interaction A. (Anna) Mészáros Learning and Autonomous Control K. (Khaled) Mustafa Learning and Autonomous Control L. (Lasse) Peters Learning and Autonomous Control M. (Mariano) Ramírez Montero Learning and Autonomous Control A.R. (Alex) Ratschat Human-Robot Interaction G. (Gustavo) Rezende Silva Robot Dynamics Ir. J.F. (Julian) Schumann Human-Robot Interaction M.W. (Maximilian) Stölzle Learning and Autonomous Control L. (Lukas) Stracovsky Human-Robot Interaction Y. (Yujie) Tang Robot Dynamics T. (Tasos) Tsolakis Learning and Autonomous Control G. (Giuseppe) Vitrani Human-Robot Interaction T. (Ted) de Vries Lentsch Intelligent Vehicles S. (Shiming) Wang Intelligent Vehicles M. (Mubariz) Zaffar Intelligent Vehicles F. (Forough) Zamani Robot Dynamics C. (Chuhan) Zhang Learning and Autonomous Control R. (Renchi) Zhang Human-Robot Interaction
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Pioneering Tech Issue #3 - November 2024

This number focuses on the protein transition or switch to greater consumption of sustainable vegetable proteins – also known as ‘meat substitutes’ and ‘cultured meat’ in the vernacular. With partners such as DSM and Planet B.io and highly promising start-ups like Meatable, the Delft region is well positioned to take the international lead in upscaling the requisite technology.

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Apply to become a student fellow at Impact Studio’s Ideation lab!

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Energy Hubs: Stories of Team Science

In this longread we talk with Peter Palensky, head of the department Electrical Sustainable Energy, and with Laura Ramirez Elizondo, Associate Professor Micro-grids, about the important role for energy hubs in the energy transition

The TU Delft Library – a driving force of open access publishing

With open publishing deeply ingrained in the DNA of TU Delft it is easy to overlook what happens behind the scenes. Joke Dales and Kees Moerman, both longtime employees of the TU Delft Library, have been involved from the start and they still provide abundant support.

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. 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.

Boost you Resillience

Develop yourself with the e-tool Gezondeboel Setbacks and challenges are a normal part of life, including student life. What you find challenging and how you deal with it is personal. It is important that you learn to deal with these challenges and grow from them. The Gezondeboel e-tool offers a wide range of online programmes that meet your development needs as a student. Think about topics such as stress, balance, decision making, planning, procrastination, fear of failure, perfectionism, feelings of loneliness and more. Use Gezondeboel as a self-help tool to strengthen your mental resilience. The programmes are suitable for everyone and offer practical tips for quick results. Choose a programme that suits you and follow it at your own pace, wherever and whenever you want - even via your mobile phone or tablet. You can follow as many programmes as you like, completely free and anonymously. Log in via the Student Portal using the link below. www.tudelft.nl/gezondeboel

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Month 2024: Aftermovie

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) Month took place at TU Delft throughout October 2024, with the theme "United for Change, Together We Grow." This month featured over 20 events and activities organized by more than 35 contributors, providing a valuable opportunity for hands-on workshops, training sessions, and open discussions on various topics: Inclusive communication Unconscious bias Ally skills Neurodiversity Intercultural teamwork Good practices in EDI Girls in Tech Queer emancipation Emotional intelligence at work Deep Democracy and Inclusion Inclusive education Aftermovie Thanks to all faculties, student associations, networks, Diversity & Inclusion office for making this month possible! In this short aftermovie , you can get a glimpse of some (of the many) highlights of this month!

Don’t forget to terminate your enrolment after the final part of your study

Your termination of registration does not happen automatically! Have you completed the final part of your study? Please be aware that you need to send a request to terminate your enrolment through Studielink as it will not be done automatically. When you terminate your enrolment at TU Delft, you are entitled to a refund of one twelfth of the annual tuition fee for each month of the academic year in which you are no longer enrolled, with the exception of termination as from July and August. Enrolment termination with retroactive effect is not possible. Be aware! If you are not enrolled and you still use educational or examination facilities (including taking exams) there will be financial consequences. It can also affect your student grants and/or student travel product. For more information, please check the Student Administration website: Termination of Enrolment (tudelft.nl)

Celebrating One Year of Work Package ‘Future Skills for Engineers and Scientists’

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Work Package ‘IT Infrastructure and Services’ meetings

On the 5th and the 6th of September, the TU Delft was hosing the meeting with the work package ‘IT Infrastructure and Services’ leads from RWTH Aachen to discuss IT requirements and solutions aimed at enhancing the learner’s journey and reducing administrative burdens. In addition to this visit from RWTH Aachen, ETH Zurich hosted the inaugural IT Knowledge Hub. The event was a resounding success, bringing together IT and Education officers to collaborate and gain a deeper understanding of the innovative IT improvements needed to better serve our universities and the ENHANCE Alliance. This gathering provided a fantastic opportunity for closer collaboration and innovation.
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9 researchers from ELLIS Unit Delft honoured with Fellows or Scholars title

TU Delft has participated in ELLIS since 2019, currently with over 30 active members within the ELLIS Unit Delft. A total of nine researchers have recently been honour with an ELLIS Fellow or Scholar title.

A rudimentary quantum network link between Dutch cities

An international research team led by QuTech has demonstrated a network connection between quantum processors over metropolitan distances. Their result marks a key advance from early research networks in the lab towards a future quantum internet. The team developed fully independently operating nodes and integrated these with deployed optical internet fibre, enabling a 25 km quantum link. The researchers published their findings in Science Advances.

Bachelor students develop model to better understand the chemical process of renewable fuels

A group of TU Delft bachelor students has developed, as part of the students’ minor in Computational Science and Engineering, a new model that accurately predicts the molecular properties of alkanes. This knowledge is crucial for the development of renewable fuels.

Pioneering Tech: GovTech, Generative AI, and Defense Innovation

This week, the latest edition of Pioneering Tech has been released. The cover story of this edition focuses on GovTech: the collaborative development of government technology by public and private sectors. GovTech can better safeguard public values and reduce government reliance on 'Big Tech' companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.

Battling the data hunger of Big Tech

Devices like smartphones and laptops have become indispensable in our daily lives. By using them, we share vast amounts of data, such as photos, personal information, and location details. Despite protective legislation, large tech companies have increasing control over how data is gathered and processed, expanding their power. TU Delft researchers Seda Gürses and Lilika Markatou are working to expose the practices of Big Tech and develop new privacy protocols and systems to curb this power and better protect users.

How do we keep the internet, and therefore Dutch and European society, safe?

Scientific research is rarely performed by an individual scientist; it usually involves the work of an entire team of people. Besides this, some topics and challenges are so complex and multifaceted that they affect various faculties and call for multidisciplinary approaches. At TU Delft, a team of researchers and support staff have joined forces to tackle the issue of improving cybersecurity and detecting cybercrime. How do we keep the internet, and therefore Dutch and European society, safe?

Researchers hand over Position Paper to Tweede Kamer

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.

TU Delft and Urenco invest together in nuclear talent

Uranium enricher Urenco and TU Delft are teaming up to develop new generations of nuclear scientists. Urenco is supporting the Delft Excellent Laboratory Facilities for Innovation and Nuclear Education (DELFINE) programme for three years to increase the pool of nuclear talent who can work to find solutions to the challenges society faces.

Empowering professionals – vital for the longevity of any organisation

Empowering professionals – vital for the longevity of any organisation “Employers need to recognise that allowing employees to develop themselves is essential to business success, and space must be made for that,” says Willem van Valkenburg, Executive Director of TU Delft’s Extension School for Continuing Education. In a recent Topic Talks interview on New Business Radio , van Valkenburg highlighted the need for a robust learning culture within organisations to keep pace with an evolving job market and rapid technological advancements. Barriers to continous development Reflecting on the learning culture in the Netherlands, as an example, van Valkenburg pointed out an often-overlooked barrier: although resources for professional development exist, business needs frequently take precedence, sidelining employee growth. “Employers must actively create environments that encourage continuous learning and foster dialogue about upskilling and growth opportunities. This is especially crucial for companies struggling with unfilled vacancies. When staffing is low, the demand on existing employees intensifies, making it harder to prioritise time for learning.” Recognising these challenges, TU Delft has developed short-duration online courses to help professionals fit learning around their work responsibilities. The importance of up-to-date skills is clear: businesses need to adopt new technologies to remain competitive, yet they often face skills gaps that traditional training does not cover. Van Valkenburg shared an example of a professional who, after completing TU Delft’s AI in Manufacturing course, applied their learning to increase production by 50%. To address the need for specialised knowledge, TU Delft’s approach goes beyond standard coursework, fostering innovation through collaborative learning communities. “Our learning communities bring together researchers, professionals, and policymakers to collaboratively address real-world problems. This structure enables participants to learn while actively solving practical challenges,” explained van Valkenburg. Throughout the conversation, van Valkenburg emphasised the value of aligning academic expertise with industry needs. By integrating TU Delft’s research into their courses, participants have access to the latest advancements, keeping them at the forefront of their fields. “Our courses, accessible in English and designed for a global audience, allow professionals from diverse sectors to stay ahead of technological shifts,” he said. Tangible impact In addition to cutting-edge content, the Extension School maintains a learner-centred approach. Feedback is integral, helping TU Delft ensure its courses remain relevant and impactful. “What moves me the most are people in developing countries who say, ‘I took a course on solar energy. With the knowledge I gained, I wrote a project plan to install solar panels in our village. Now, we have more electricity and can develop ourselves further.'" Building lifelong learning at all levels is essential to creating a resilient workforce and a sustainable future. TU Delft’s Extension School is committed to keeping these conversations alive, empowering professionals worldwide to drive meaningful change. For those interested in hearing the full interview in Dutch, please click the link. Luister hier Support Willem van Valkenburg and our work by giving us a shout-out on LinkedIn linkedin

Large meltwater accumulation revealed inside Greenland Ice Sheet

A new study published in Nature unveils a surprising discovery: a substantial amount of meltwater is temporarily stored within the Greenland Ice Sheet during summer months. For the first time, an international group of researchers was able to quantify meltwater with positioning data. The finding challenges current models of how ice sheets contribute to global sea level rise.

TU Delft and Urenco invest together in nuclear talent

Uranium enricher Urenco and TU Delft are teaming up to develop new generations of nuclear scientists. Urenco is supporting the Delft Excellent Laboratory Facilities for Innovation and Nuclear Education (DELFINE) programme for three years to increase the pool of nuclear talent who can work to find solutions to the challenges society faces.