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Snoeij, Corné (author)This research explores the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically Large Language Models (LLMs), into the operationalization of Government Technology (GovTech) benchmarks to increase their utility for policymakers. Research and practice consistently highlight persistent challenges in GovTech benchmarking, such as resource-intensive...master thesis 2024
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de Jong, Jeanine (author)This thesis investigates the adoption of circular design principles by engineers for the design of wastewater treatment plants for Water authorities, by exploring hindering and stimulating factors involved and applying the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) to develop strategic interventions for engineers at the case study consultancy firm Royal...master thesis 2024
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Corte Vargas, Fernando (author)How can robots without expressive faces or bodies convey emotions? Why would it be useful if robots could express emotion? In the context of human-robot interaction, could emotional expression lead to a greater comprehension of robotic behaviors and intents? These are questions addressed by the field of affective robotics, which seeks to develop...master thesis 2024
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Labaar, Derek (author)High-precision systems often comprise many individual systems, each operating at its own frequency. However, the vibrations from one system can be transmitted to another, which yields a response. In high-tech applications where precision is crucial, such as compliant transmission systems, these responses are undesired as they result in a loss in...master thesis 2024
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Elferink, Amber (author)Moving through immersive virtual reality (VR) is commonly achieved by physically walking in the real room or using other techniques like an omnidirectional treadmill or walk-in-place. Roomscale walking is most similar to normal walking but is limited by physical space. However, other techniques can cause user experience issues such as VR...master thesis 2024
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Ghobrial, Joris (author)Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM) professionals face diverse challenges, from space optimization to financial decision-making, in their field. The potential of emerging AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, remains underexplored in this context. This research seeks to address this knowledge gap by examining whether a tailored ChatGPT can...master thesis 2024
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Lu, Junyu (author)With the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the size and complexity of models are increasing rapidly. The limited memory and computing power of microcontroller units (MCUs) pose significant challenges for running AI applications on them. This thesis presents a method to run deep learning models on MCUs using a distributed...master thesis 2024
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Vogels, Daantje (author)The issue of insufficient stowage space around the front seats has become increasingly problematic over time, with only minor improvements over the years. With the rise of autonomous driving, there’s an increasing desire for entertainment and convenience during non-driving periods. This results in a greater need to bring more items that are...master thesis 2024
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Creusen, Maaike (author)On April 16, 2024, the Senate voted with a large majority in favour of the final closure of the Groningen gas field. The decision marked the end of six decades of gas extraction in Groningen and marked the commencement of a new chapter in the earthquake file; the post-closure phase. Beyond the enormous task of reinforcing over 27,455 addresses,...master thesis 2024
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Wever, Cas (author)Deformable Image Registration (DIR) is a process in which the point-to-point correspondence between two or more medical images is estimated. This could allow spatial data to be transferred between these images, easing the work of practitioners in the field of radiation oncology. Many DIR approaches already exist. These are not yet applicable in...master thesis 2024
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Todorov, Ivan (author)The process of using formal verification, in order to ensure that a piece of software meets it functional requirements consists of three main steps: designing a model of the given piece of software, translating the functional requirements, which the piece of software must satisfy, into properties of said model and verifying that the model...master thesis 2024
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van den Honert, Nils (author)Streamlined Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) protocols have been developed to create efficient view-changes. To improve upon their performance, trusted components have been introduced to prevent equivocation within a protocol. However, these trusted components suffer from rollback attacks. We identify clear examples of rollback attacks on Damysus...master thesis 2024
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Terlinden-Ruhl Ecuyer, Lucas (author)Compound floods, which can be attributed to different drivers (pluvial, fluvial, surge, tide, and waves), generate a larger flood hazard when drivers co-occur than when they occur in isolation of each other. Current compound flood risk assessments are affected by a curse of dimensionality, where a larger number of events need to be numerically...master thesis 2024
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van Hal, Xander (author)This report discusses urban air quality measurements carried out in a park in Aigaleo (Athens), located adjacent to a busy road. The measurements were taken using the Sniffer4D Mini 2 sensor box with a drone to investigate how Urban Air Mobility can aid in measuring urban air quality. CO, NO<sub>2</sub>, O<sub>3</sub>, SO2, PM<sub>2.5</sub> and...master thesis 2024
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Nieuwschepen, Berend (author)Governments are increasingly dependent on GovTech, which is the technology that facilitates processes in the public sector. Benchmarking the state of GovTech is done by governments and yields indispensable insights, which are used for optimising resource utilisation, identifying areas for improvement, and facilitating evidence-based policy...master thesis 2024
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Okto Fenno, Okto (author)The global transportation sector's heavy reliance on fossil fuels poses significant environmental challenges. In response, many countries, including Indonesia, are exploring sustainable alternatives like electric vehicles (EVs). With abundant nickel reserves, Indonesia aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the adoption of EVs,...master thesis 2024
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Renţea, Ilinca (author)With the fast integration of Machine Learning(ML) into several industries, the motivation to develop effective pedagogical strategies for teaching this complex and evolving field has become critical. Machine Learning, once mainly a topic in Computer Science Bachelor programs, is now widely integrated into various majors and introduced at earlier...master thesis 2024
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Buur, Esther (author)The knee is the most common joint affected by osteoarthritis (OA). Evaluating knee cartilage in MRI is usually done under non-loading conditions. However, load-bearing is a key capacity of cartilage, so using compression may be a tool for clinicians to identify early OA. A loading device could simulate weight-bearing conditions in a supine...master thesis 2024
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Evangelou, Nektarios (author)Blockchain-based payment systems typically assume a synchronous communication network and a limited workload to confirm transactions within a bounded timeframe. These assumptions make such systems less effective in scenarios where reliable network access is not guaranteed.<br/>Offline payment systems are designed to allow users to register...master thesis 2024
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Lemmens, Maarten (author)Organ-on-a-chip (OoC) technology has revolutionized the biomedical research field by offering dynamic platforms which accurately mimic physiological environments of human tissue. This technology has become a promising option to study human biology in vitro, including disease modeling, drug screening and personalized medicine. Organoids, 3D cell...master thesis 2024