1 challenge the future delft university of technology friday, 18 december 2015 prosum meetings 9-11...
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Delft University of TechnologyFriday 21 April 2023
ProSUM meetings 9-11 September, Welcome Presentation
David Peck [email protected]
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Working on grand challenges
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World class, top rankings
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TU DelftResearch profile
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Delft Research-based Initiatives
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TU Delft Institutes
Extreme weather and the cityClimate change and rapid urbanisation will result in increasing water management problems in urban areas through this century. Urban areas are particularly vulnerable due their high population densities andhigh concentration industrial and infrastructural assets.
Sea level rise and mass transportHow does the ice mass of Greenland, Antarctica or of glaciers change over time? What will be the effect on the sea level?
Aerosols, radiation and cloudsThe interaction between fine dust particles in the air, the formation of clouds and the effect of clouds on climate change may be easily explained, but is notoriously hard to capture in scientific models.
Climate information and policyOur society is dependant on energy and transport networks. Extreme weather causes local incidents which could lead to nationwide disruptions of traffic, trains and energy supply.
Example: climate institute
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Composition of student body
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Online education
OpenCourseWare (OCW)•Course Materials•Free•Big Exposure, Worldwide audience•Both Bachelor and Master level•No interaction with faculty•No accredited certificate
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)•Learning Activities & Course Materials•Free•Enrolled students only, massive numbers•Bachelors level•Certificate of Completion
Online Distance Education•Learning Activities & Course Materials•Paid enrollment•Enrolled students only, limited numbers•Master level•Accredited Course Certificate•Full Master Degree
DelftX
Open Course Ware review: “After MIT, the best provider of open courseware is TU Delft”. Visitors from over 170 countries log in.
On Campus Education•Direct access to education•Research facilities•World Class Library•Student social tissue•Student projects
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Valorisation
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Yes!Delft
As per 2012:
• 116 companies
• 500+ employment
• EUR 85 Million invested capital
• EUR 41 Million generated
revenue
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Research facilities
High-voltage engineering laboratory
Cleanroom (DIMES)
Wind tunnels
Water basins for coastal and marine research
Experimental Nuclear Reactor
Aerospace facilities (e.g. jet plane, flight simulator)
Radar and telecommunication test facilities
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TU Delft Mission
Our mission is: • to explore the frontiers of the engineering sciences• to solve societal challenges• to support a competitive and sustainable economy
through• excellent creative research• science, engineering and design in one approach• excellent education• valorisation, spin through, spin out
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Recent online developments