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BSc Nanobiology

Are you curious to see what happens at the smallest scale of biology? Do you love mathematics, physics and biology but can’t figure out which is your favourite? Then Nanobiology might be something for you! Nanobiology is the study of the complexity of living systems at the smallest scale, a joint programme offered by TU Delft and Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam. Nanobiology studies the interaction of physics and biology and how these two fields are integrated in the study of fundamental medical research. It is a technical study that uses the languages and techniques of mathematics, physics and biology to understand what is happening inside a cell. During the bachelor you will get a broad understanding of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. You will study cell processes and learn how to model the behaviour of molecules. You will learn how to work with advanced microscopes and how to code and program in order to do in-depth analysis and research. Nanobiologists use these skills to study and understand diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and infectious diseases. Overview Working language : English Joint degree : yes Numerus clausus : yes Starts: September Required subjects : biology / wiskunde B (math) / physics / chemistry Form : fulltime (on campus) Watch our study in 3,5 minutes: Important dates Registration deadline: 15 January Student-for-a-day activity: September to May Open Days: 17 and 18 October All information events Information numerus clausus Joint degree The Nanobiology programme is a joint degree programme offered by TU Delft and Erasmus University Rotterdam (Erasmus MC). The schedule of Nanobiology is such that you will have classes on each campus every week, but only one campus per day. You will have full access to the facilities and resources of both universities. TU Delft is the organizational center, so register in Studielink for TU Delft. This is also where you will register for exams, see your grades and pay your tuition. TU Delft will register you at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Erasmus University Rotterdam About the programme After your studies From application to enrollment Student experiences 1st year student 3rd year student Graduated What do you like about studying Nanobiology? At Nanobiology, I think we have the right balance of common courses and more fascinating ones ― Amedeo Sandrucci, 1st year bachelor student What do you think of the Nanobiology programme? In Nanobiology, I met plenty of people, both students and teachers, who helped me step outside of my comfort zone and discover new abilities in myself. ― Albaraa Albaraa Adel Farouk Abdelghaffar Khalil , 3rd year bachelor student What did you do after your Bachelor's degree in Nanobiology? After graduating, I worked as a Technical Service Engineer at LUMICKS, a scale-up that develops novel, cutting-edge high-tech equipment. This role required a deep, thorough understanding of the optics and electronics of complex machines as well as a fundamental grasp of the biological questions and assays customers were working on ― Ilias Zarguit , alumnus Additional information Download the flyer Programme in numbers Rankings Related programmes Clinical Technology The ‘missing link’ between medicine and engineering. Read more Life Science and Technology (LST) The living cell: biology with a technological twist. Read more Applied physics Unravel the laws of nature in order to push the limits of technology. Read more Chat with a student Ask your questions to a Nanobiology student. Start the chat instagram linkedin twitter Menu openen All bachelors BSc Nanobiology About the programme What will I learn? Is this programme right for me? Extra challenges and support Student experiences After your studies Career opportunities Relevant Master's programmes From application to enrollment Admission requirements Selection procedure Application procedure Tuition and fees Contact

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How storm surge barriers can keep the Netherlands safe and liveable

A safe and liveable delta, who doesn't go for that? Storm surge barriers play a crucial role in this. Yet there are many choices to be made in the short term to keep the storm surge barriers in a good condition, to eventually cope with rising sea levels in the longer term. A new project receives funding from NWO for five years to explore the best routes to a liveable delta. Storm surge barriers, like the Maeslantkering and the Oosterscheldekering are essential for protecting the Netherlands from high water coming in from the sea. How long will these imposing structures remain effective bearing in mind sea level rise, decay of the structures and an altering surrounding area. In the short term, decisions will have to be taken on maintenance, while in the longer term, adaptation or replacement should be considered. Linking storm surge barriers with the delta Within the SSB-Δ (storm surge barrier delta) project, a diverse consortium will investigate under what circumstances storm surge barriers can keep the Netherlands safe and liveable. The consortium consists of the universities of Delft, Utrecht, and Rotterdam; the universities of applied sciences of Rotterdam and Zeeland; knowledge institutes Deltares and TNO, as well as Rijkswaterstaat, water boards and companies. Bram van Prooijen, associate professor at TU Delft, will lead the research: “Decisions on flood defences are important for the entire delta. The link between the hinterland and the flood defences needs to be made properly. During this project, we will have the opportunity to bring different areas of expertise together and strengthen each other.” Long term perspective Therefore, the research is not only about the technical lifespan of the barriers. It will also clarify how the delta is going to change and how society thinks about it, resulting in a guideline to on how and when decisions need to be taken in the short term, with a long term perspective. Van Prooijen cites an example of car maintenance: “Think of replacing the engine block. This is very expensive maintenance, but sometimes necessary to keep the car running safely. But is it worth the investment if you plan to buy a new car next year? Or if you prefer to travel by train? Important choices will have to be made for storm surge barriers. We want to provide a strong basis for that.” Informed decisions The project will reveal the possible pathways to a liveable delta, and how storm surge barriers fit into that. Van Prooijen: “That offers clarity, to make quick and better-informed decisions. Many trials run for a long time, with the outcome of this research we can decide which trials specifically are the best option to proceed with.” Future experts One of the storm surge barriers involved in the research is the Maeslantkering. This barrier is expected to last another fifty years or so. That may seem far away, Van Prooijen reasons, “but we need to train the experts who will decide on this now. Those are probably the PhD students on this project.”

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.