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Joerie Kluijtmans: Hands-On with the Energy Transition after TU Delft
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Joerie Kluijtmans: Hands-On with the Energy Transition after TU Delft

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Puzzling over behavioural models for sustainable greenhouse horticulture

Researcher Emile Chappin aims to better align policy and practice by modelling human behaviour to accelerate the energy transition.

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Battling the data hunger of Big Tech

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Unmasking Cybercriminals

Marieke van Lange delves deeply into the ecosystem of a Russian ransomware group in her research. What makes their operations so efficient, and how can we disrupt their game?

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Cybersecurity | Story of Team Science | Technische Universiteit Delft

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Jochem van de Laarschot: Making a societal impact with cybersecurity

From a young age, Jochem van de Laarschot is fascinated by technology: taking things apart, discovering how they work, and learning from it all. As a student in Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis and Management (TBM), Jochem immediately feels at home.

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From Parking lot to Playground: Joining forces for safe and liveable school environments

Eltjo van Veen, a student of Transport, Infrastructure, and Logistics (TIL), explored how different stakeholders -from parents and residents to municipal authorities -can be engaged in redesigning school environments according to the principles of the Fair Street.

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Hassle as a limiting factor for using energy when the sun shines

Due to changing regulations and the introduction of feed-in tariffs, households with solar panels are increasingly required to use the energy they generate directly.

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From Lebanon to TU Delft: Ziad Matar's journey to Veridi Technologies

Perseverance and curiosity can take you far, as Ziad Matar proves. He grew up in Lebanon and always dreamed of studying at TU Delft. In 2020, this dream came true. His studies have taught him a lot about entrepreneurship and have also resulted in valuable friendships and connections. He now runs his company, Veridi Technologies, together with co-founder dr. Richard Janissen.

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Critical raw materials, from our own European backyard

New technologies require raw materials that are in limited supply. In the EU, we are largely dependent on China. The big question is: how can we become more self-sufficient in Europe? Researcher Willem Auping is trying to map the future market development of scarce metals using simulation models.

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A digital product passport for a circular economy

From 2027, various products in the EU must have a Digital Product Passport (DPP). TU Delft scientist Jolien Ubacht is conducting research on where companies can obtain this data and how they can incorporate it into the passport.

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Preventing hospital-acquired pressure ulcers: A case study about system innovations in healthcare

MSc Industrial Ecology student Quan van der Knokke worked during his GreenTU board year on a platform where (prospective) students can find courses and electives with a focus on sustainability, climate, or SDGs: the GreenDatabase.