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Is it a window? Is it a tree? The crucial science of labelling a virtual city

3D modelling of cities has come a long way. You have probably noticed the change in, for example, Google Earth: zooming in on an urban scene often allows you to ‘fly’ between the buildings. It looks impressive, but something vital is missing. If you want a computer to perform calculations and make predictions, it needs to know the properties of each part of the model. Weixiao Gao spent his PhD working on this problem, resulting in some of the most advanced labelling algorithms in academia.

A mine of information in waste data

It is not uncommon for tools to be developed for research projects, but the tool to emerge from REPAiR (REsource Management in Peri-urban Areas) is one to be particularly proud of. And this is not only in the eyes of TU Delft researchers Alexander Wandl and Arjan van Timmeren. “Local and regional authorities in both Europe and the United States can't wait to start using it.”

TU Delft op Dutch Design Week (21-29 October)

Dutch Design Week 2023 (21-29 October) will feature a bigger presence from TU Delft than ever seen before. Read on to find out what’s on, mark your diaries and see you there!

Dr. Robert Verburg

Associate professor, section Economics of Technology & Innovation (ETI)

Dr. Michael Klenk

Assistant professor, section Ethics/Philosophy of Technology (EPT)

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Organ-on-chip: Creating a home for human cells outside of the body

Associate professor Massimo Mastrangeli is the embodiment of enthusiasm for scientific research. He specifically exudes passion for his own field, namely that of organs-on-chip. “What I would like people to know about this field of research? That it’s amazing!”, exclaims Massimo.

Anchoring Power: Ensuring Control and Stability in Offshore Energy Hubs

We rely on electricity daily, from checking our phones in the morning to grabbing breakfast from the fridge. We drive to work in electric cars and spend much of our day on computers. And just like our internet connection, we need our power supply to be stable. That’s where Assistant Professor Aleksandra Lekić plays a key role. She focuses on the control and stability of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) power systems, including offshore energy hubs like wind farms and floating solar panels. Her work is vital in preventing major disruptions, such as blackouts, that could impact the entire power grid.

Creating order in chaos: data visualization

If you want to know more about the research of Thomas Höllt, you could simply have a look at his work. It should – for the trained eye – speak for itself. And what you will see, will vary from the dispersion of proteins in cells, to the different layers in an old Vermeer painting. His visualization platform does not only help biologists to understand how the immune system works, it also helps them to get to the roots of diseases and come up with specialized treatment. And it can also be used to identify and chart invaluable paintings and could have many more applications.