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Delft University of TechnologyFriday 21 April 2023

ProSUM meetings 9-11 September, Welcome Presentation

David Peck d.p.peck@tudelft.nl

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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

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Thank you

• David Peck d.p.peck@tudelft.nl