Architecture lecturer Christien Janssen passed away
After a months-long illness, Building Physics lecturer Christien Janssen passed away on December 10th, the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment announced on its website this Thursday. Janssen had been a lecturer at TU Delft since 2015.
In the announcement, the faculty described Janssen’s death as a great loss. “She was much loved by colleagues for her cheerfulness, humour, drive and contagious enjoyment of her work. With an exceptional combination of knowledge, intelligence and dedication, she managed to convey her enthusiasm for the subject to students.” She was considered a ‘role model’ for students, according to the faculty.
Janssen was an alumna of the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment. She was one of the first to graduate in 1996 from the then newly established Building Technology specialisation and also worked as a student mentor and assistant. After working as a building physics advisor in the business sector for a while, she returned to the university in 2015.
Lecturer of the Year 2022
Two years ago, TU Delft named Janssen Lecturer of the Year. At the time, she didn’t think she stood a chance, with only a master’s degree to her name, she told Delta. Nevertheless, she won, although she felt she hadn’t done anything extraordinary. “I earned the title by just being myself. […] I saw a list of compliments at the Faculty elections. (the list included things like listens carefully, has plenty of energy and enthusiasm, and continues explaining things until they are understood.) “I apparently do not give standard lessons and this is appreciated.”
A condolence register is available at the entrance of the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, where messages can be left. Cards or digital messages for the family can be sent to the secretariat of the Department of Architectural Engineering and Technology.
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