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Karbache, Abdelkader (author)Diamagnetism can be used for energy-less levitation, while allowing for friction-free movement of objects in vacuum conditions. A very suitable material can be found in Highly Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite(HOPG), which not only has relatively high diamagnetic properties, but also electrical properties which allow for contactless actuation through...master thesis 2024
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Wu, Yi-Hsiu (author)Design methodologies for retrofitting are devised, and the retrofitted fuselage configuration designs were developed and tested for crashworthiness using finite element analysis in this thesis. These retrofits aimed to install hydrogen tanks within the fuselage, contributing to an efficient transition of the aerospace sector towards hydrogen...master thesis 2024
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Coppens, Stijn (author)Haptic bilateral teleoperation technology aims to transmit the sensation of touch over the internet, enabling remote work for all. However, it faces significant challenges, including stringent latency requirements (sub 1 ms) for the Tactile Internet and the need for advanced models in Model Mediated Teleoperation. This work explored the...master thesis 2024
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Cornelissen, Ewoud (author)The rapid digitalisation of healthcare has underscored the importance of cybersecurity in hospitals. Yet, there is an untapped potential to consider cybersecurity from the start, during the procurement of medical devices. This thesis investigates the current procurement practices in Dutch hospitals, focusing on how cybersecurity considerations...master thesis 2024
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Vink, Marleen (author)Renewable energy projects on land in the Netherlands face delays due to social resistance, driven by concerns over aesthetics, environment, and economics. Local energy communities have been identified as potential solutions to enhance social acceptance and overcome these barriers. The Dutch Climate Agreement targets 50% local ownership in...master thesis 2024
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Meersman, Marnix (author)Enceladus, a moon of Saturn, is a prime candidate for extraterrestrial life due to its subsurface ocean and organic-rich water plumes, discovered by the Cassini mission. Exploring this potential involves significant challenges due to the harsh and dynamic environment of Enceladus. The moon’s cryogenic temperatures, tectonic activity and...master thesis 2024
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van Zanten, Jimmy (author)Hydrogen is an interesting and promising alternative for fuels. Currently, most hydrogen is produced via a process called steam reforming, where a reaction between methane and water occurs, with carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide as waste products and released in the atmosphere. This work presents a study on the sustainable production of...master thesis 2024
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Vezzani, Eleonora (author)This thesis investigates a floating truss structure’s local and global response to breaking waves slamming loads. The case study of interest is the supporting structure of SolarDuck’s (SD) platform FPV. Their design consists of different triangular modules, with the solar panels at a safe height from wave impacts. In future designs, the truss...master thesis 2024
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van Schie, Martin (author)Aviation has a significant contribution to climate change, which must be decreased. The A321 APPU could offer a substantial improvement, by introducing a hydrogen-powered Auxiliary Power and Propulsion Unit (APPU). This turboshaft engine is located in the tail cone and powers a boundary layer ingestion propulsor, taking over 10% of the thrust....master thesis 2024
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Piccoli, Francesco (author)Recent advancements in machine learning (ML) have shown promise in accelerating polymer discovery by aiding in tasks such as virtual screening via property prediction, and the design of new polymer materials with desired chemical properties. However, progress in polymer ML is hampered by the scarcity of high-quality, labelled datasets, which are...master thesis 2024
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Segeren, Wybe (author)This research looked into Algorithmic Systems used in the execution of the SUWI-law by executing agencies. It analysed the use and governance of these systems and their possible harms to citizens and society by means of an Actor Analysis and System-Theoretical Process Analysis (STPA), supported by semi-structured interviews. <br/><br/>It aimed...master thesis 2024
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Houdijk, Sam (author)The energy transition requires the adoption of various hazardous chemicals to generate, transport and utilize energy. In this adoption process, value conflicts between stakeholders need to be considered to foster the social acceptance of these chemical molecules. To be able to anticipate on these value conflicts, this study aimed to develop and...master thesis 2024
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van 't Klooster, Marita (author)The relationship between energy consumption and baggage handling systems (BHSs) has not been widely studied. In this study, this relationship is explored by considering BHS configurations - the designed arrangement of devices. The BHS consists of seven main processes: drop-off, transportation from drop-off to screening, hold baggage screening ...master thesis 2024
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Pauwels, Floris (author)The aim of this thesis is to enhance motion comfort for passengers in automated vehicles (AVs) by training their postural control using virtual reality (VR). A serious game called Motion Anticipation Training Environment for Automated Vehicles (MATE-AV) is developed in Unity to train participants to adjust their posture in response to motion...master thesis 2024
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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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Rout, S. (author)Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) claimed 17.9 million lives annually (2019), representing 32% of total deaths, with 85% attributed to heart attacks and strokes worldwide. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequent type of cardiac arrhythmia that has a worldwide prevalence of 46 million individuals worldwide. The absence of P-waves in the...doctoral thesis 2024
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Simoes dos Santos, D. (author)Cardiovascular diseases stand as the leading cause of death worldwide. Cardiovascular diseases are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels, such as atherosclerosis, congenital heart diseases, rheumatic heart diseases, and arrhythmias. Early detection of cardiovascular issues is imperative for effective treatment, and the...doctoral 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