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van Duivendijk, J. (author)The dissertation focussed on the kind of closure methods used, in the past and at present, to repair breached dikes and to close tidal channels by simple means. By simple means one must think about the application by (mainly) manual labour of local materials and small-scale tools and equipment. The closure of tidal channels is also required in...doctoral thesis 2024
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Kroon, J. (author)Because of the large uncertainties associated with rising sea levels, present coastal management is inclined towards utilizing soft, nature-inclusive, and adaptive measures over traditional hard protection structures. This shift towards more sustainable and multi-functional solutions is often called Building with Nature. In the coastal zone,...doctoral thesis 2024
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le Poole, J.J. (author)Early-stage design of complex ships is of an iterative nature due to a coevolving problem definition and solution generation. In addition, design decisions are often made based on assumptions early on. To inform the stakeholder dialogue to support the definition of the design problem, designers need to gain insight into the technical feasibility...doctoral thesis 2024
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Hsu, Sing-Chi (author)Magnetometers are widely equipped in smartphones. They measure the direction and the magnitude of the magnetic field of the environment. Since the measurements are not transition data, there is no drift when estimating position and orientation using a magnetometer. Furthermore, magnetic field localization using magnetometers requires no extra...master thesis 2024
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Dekkers, Gert (author)The interaction of a turbulent flow with the leading edge of a foil is one of the dominant noise sources for many engineering applications, including aircraft wings, (wind) turbine blades, and non-cavitating marine propellers such as those found on tidal turbines, naval vessels and submarines. Incorporating a better understanding of the...master thesis 2024
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Kurucz, Liza (author)Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the Netherlands. Accurate assessment of the prostate volume (PV) is a crucial step in prostate cancer (PCa) screening and risk-stratification. In standard clinical care, the PV is obtained by measuring the prostate dimensions with the aid of transrectal ultrasound (TRUS). However, rectal...master thesis 2024
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Habets, Lucas (author)This Master's thesis describes the redesign of the HeartEye portable Electrocardiogram (ECG) device to enable home use for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). The initiative aimed to transition the medical-grade 12-lead ECG from a clinical setting to a user-friendly, home-based application, maintaining the device’s diagnostic integrity...master thesis 2024
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Collé, Baptiste (author)The emergence of Language Language Models (LLMs)-based agents represents a significant advancement in artificial intelligence (AI), offering new possibilities for complex problem-solving and interaction within a virtual environment. Our work is based on the Voyager paper [1], which is a state-of-the-art LLM-based agent for Minecraft. However,...master thesis 2024
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Veltmeijer, A.V. (author)Activities underground, such as gas extraction or fluid injection, can disturb the natural stresses present and can cause human-induced earthquakes along pre-existing faults. Even though they are related to engineering, these earthquakes are currently unpredictable. Monitoring and understanding how these earthquakes occur are essential for a...doctoral thesis 2024
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Bizien, Antoine (author)The European Union aims to reduce its emissions by 55% in 2030 compared to 1990 levels, requiring massive investment in the economy and society. Knowing the level of investment to be made is key to understanding the macroeconomic impact of the transition, creating investment policies and prioritizing sectors. However, in the transport...master thesis 2024
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Langer, J.K.A. (author)Indonesia has been dependent on its abundant coal reserves to meet its increasing electricity demand. The Indonesian government is aware of the negative environmental effects of coal combustion and pledged to become carbon neutral by 2060 or earlier by transitioning towards renewables. In principle, it is known that Indonesia has large renewable...doctoral thesis 2024
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Willinge Gratama, Tjerk (author)As the Netherlands seeks to transition to sustainable heavy-duty freight transportation to meet the EU’s CO2 neutrality targets by 2050, exploring alternative clean energy options becomes essential. This study examines the integration of green hydrogen within the heavy-duty truck (HDT) sector in the Netherlands, emphasizing the need for a robust...master thesis 2024
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van Putten, Noël (author)In this paper, the Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) algorithm is used to perform a constrained wing shape optimization. The PPO algorithm is a Machine Learning (ML) algorithm that improves itself by repeatedly performing the same optimization and learning from its results. The complete adaptation of the PPO framework to the design problem is...master thesis 2024
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Pak, A. (author)Currently, neurostimulation holds the capability of treating symptoms associated with epilepsy, essential tremor, depression, migraine, incontinence, Parkinson's, Tourette's, and other diseases and disorders. Given the constant evolution in the field of biomedical technology and the increasing demand for advanced solutions in neural interface...doctoral thesis 2024
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Kim, S. (author)Automated vehicles are anticipated to not only improve safety and comfort but also redefine the nature of driver-vehicle interactions. With these advancements, drivers in automated vehicles share the monitoring and supervising role with the system, creating a unique human-machine team. In this relation, beyond technical excellence, it is...doctoral thesis 2024
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Shang, Y. (author)Transition zones in railway tracks, which occur at changes in track form and or substructure properties, are known to cause issues with track degradation. Examples can be found where a track section, usually a ballast track, transits to a slab track to cross a roadway or waterway through supporting structures such as bridges, level crossings,...doctoral thesis 2024
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van Gorp, Vincent (author)Urban Air Mobility (UAM) has seen remarkable growth over the past decade, especially considering the delivery of goods. Notably, the delivery of medical supplies via Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) has emerged as a promising application, which is driven by its societal benefits and has been demonstrated successfully in rural environments....master thesis 2024
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Petrov, K.V. (author)As a response to climate change, substantial efforts are being made to achieve global net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year of 2050, as established by the Paris agreement. To decrease reliance on fossil fuels, we are transitioning to renewable energies and electrifying various sectors. However, certain segments of the global supply chain...doctoral thesis 2024
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Dijkhorst, Anne-Fleur (author)Plastic waste transported to oceans through canals and rivers becomes increasingly challenging to retrieve and harmful to ecosystems. Catching systems designed by Noria Sustainable Innovators can be used to capture the plastics as close to their source as possible. Deciding the best locations to place these systems is a difficult task, which is...master thesis 2024
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Huegen, B. (author)Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is one of the main medical procedures employed for the treatment of coronary artery disease. During this procedure, the coronary arteries are visualized using X-ray imaging. However, it only generates 2D images which can complicate several tasks, including assessing the lesion and correctly placing a...master thesis 2024