A geothermal well 2 kilometres below the TU Delft campus produces excess heat during summer and insufficient heat in winter, says Martin Bloemendal. To address this imbalance, a high-temperature aquifer thermal energy storage (HT-ATES) is being developed, turning the campus into a geothermal energy lab.
NAE-leden willen maatschappelijke problemen oplossen met technologische innovatie. (Foto: Asawin | pxhere) The Netherlands Academy of Engineering (NAE) brings together experts in technological sciences. Drawn from industry and research institutions, they share a passion for tackling societal challenges through technological innovation. A year after its founding, the Academy has expanded. With the appointment of 10
Every autumn, 20 young minds tackle a pressing societal issue as part of the National Think Tank. This year’s challenge: creating a circular society. Four participants from TU Delft were part of the discussion.
Photo opportunity after the Award ceremony. Pravesha Ramsundersingh is in the middle. (Photo: Echo Awards). Master’s student of Computer Science and former student council member Pravesha Ramsundersingh was awarded the Bèta Techniek Award. The award ceremony was held Thursday 28 November in Amsterdam. Ramsundersingh won the Bèta Techniek Award for organising a conference about social
Establishing habitats on the Moon or Mars comes with a unique challenge: shielding inhabitants from harmful radiation. The prevailing solution in space exploration is to build underground. But before constructing living quarters, laboratories, or even vegetable gardens, designers need to map subterranean lava tubes. How to create accurate maps of these irregular and rugged environments?
Solar panels are becoming increasingly important in electricity production. But what happens to them when they reach the end of their life? We’re at the start of a massive waste stream, set to grow to 60 million tonnes globally by 2050. Researchers at CEG and EEMCS are working hard on solutions.
At a festive ceremony, Dr Miriam Blaauboer (Faculty of Applied Sciences) was chosen as TU Delft Educator of the Year. Early next year, she will represent the university in the national competition. In an annual tradition, student associations from all faculties nominate a candidate for the TU Delft Educator of the Year award. This year’s
During the first ever TU Delft Green Waves Hackathon participants could develop apps focused on water management or green IT. After six weeks of coding, the big reveal took place on Friday, 22 November 2024.
Last week, at its congress in London, the Society of Chemical Industry appointed Prof. Luuk van der Wielen as its Editor in Chief SCI Sustainability. This puts him in an influential position within the knowledge hub of 900 chemical companies worldwide in partnership with scientific publisher Wiley Publishers. Van der Wielen sought and received permission
Alumni Jeroen Wink and Tobias Knap (Aerospace Engineering) developed the Mk-II Aurora prototype spaceplane through their Dawn Aerospace company. On 12 November, the plane broke the sound barrier over New Zealand. This milestone marks a significant step towards creating a spaceplane that can carry satellites to the edge of space, allowing them to reach their
