Global mapping of nature based flood risk reduction solutions: A global study on the costs and benefits of nature based solutions compared to conventional hard solutions

Coastal flood risk is expected to increase over the 21st century as a result of climate change and economic growth, which makes low-lying regions especially vulnerable. Global screening techniques are needed for a more widespread use of NBS in these flood prone coastal regions. This research expands on the current assessments done by developing...

Improving the sea defense of Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras

The central Thermo Electrico Antonio Guiteras (CTE Antonio Guiteras) is a thermoelectric power plant located in the bay of Matanzas. In 2017, hurricane Irma passed the north coast of Cuba and destroyed the primary sea defense in front of the CTE, causing major damage to the plant. The power plant is renovated, and a new and improved sea defense...

Assessing the social element in the development of socio-technical systems: the Network Readiness Level: The case of demand response in the port of Rotterdam

Refreshing the Urban Block

Design of the MemoFlex: A Higly Manoeuvrable Backbone for a Dendritic Manipulator

Endo-Nasal Skull-Base Surgery (ENSBS) is preformed at the area around the base of the skull and has great advantages compared to Open Skull Base Surgery (OSBS). Due to limitations in surgical equipment, ENSBS is not always a viable option. This research attempts to address these limitations through the development of a highly manoeuvrable,...