Sharing Knowledge in an Emerging Field: The Case of a Knowledge Management System for Carbon Farming in the Netherlands

Sustainability Assessment of a Sustainable Innovation for the Aviation Industry: Case Study of Bio Composites for Aircraft Interiors

The current impact of the aviation industry on climate change poses little choice for aviation companies but to invest in sustainability. One way to do this is to develop and implement sustainable innovations in aircraft. However, the question is how it can be validated whether an innovation is sustainable. To do so, this research uses...

Breaking the Concrete Ceiling: Unveiling Perspectives and Pathways to Gender Diversity and Equity in the Construction Industry

<b>Background</b><br/>This research is initiated to investigate the underrepresentation of women in technical occupations, particularly in the male-dominated field of the construction industry. The Netherlands is a country where this gender gap has been observed, with a significant disparity in the representation of women in the industry....

Catch The Phish: A Study On Decision-making and Reporting Behavior For Phishing Attacks

Addressing the growing problem of phishing attacks requires nurturing a reporting culture within organizations. This research examines the factors influencing reporting behavior and the role of infrastructure &amp; support in enhancing reporting rates. By adopting a mixed methods approach and analyzing phishing simulation logs and user...

Refracted Reflections: Perceptions of Gender Inequality in Dutch Energy Organisations

PURPOSE<br/>Addressing the issue of gender inequality in Dutch energy organisations has become increasingly important, but understanding the complex interplay of personal factors and various aspects of gender inequality that contribute to the perception of this wicked problem remains a challenge. This study aims to explore the refracted...

Understanding the Dutch municipal air quality policy process and the role of models therein: a case study of Eindhoven

Ensuring the air we breathe is clean and healthy is one of the core tenets of developing a more sustainable living environment, but even in the Netherlands up to 11,000 premature deaths occur every year. These deaths could be reduced if the air quality standards outlined by the World Health Organization are met. To achieve these standards...

Barriers of small-scale hydropower in the Netherlands

One of the biggest current challenges for Earth and humanity is climate change. To lower the impact of already existing effects and decrease potential future effects of rising temperatures, countries have decided on actions with the goal of keeping the temperature rise no higher than 1.5°C. One part of those actions is a transition in the energy...

Plugging the leaky pipeline through the Aqaba-Amman Water Desalination and Conveyance Project: A system analysis to assess how impact investors can increase equity, diversity and inclusion for women in the professional construction roles

Impact investors can play a major role in fighting inequalities regarding gender and increasing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) for women. This is important as societies that value women and men as equal are safer, healthier and have better economic prosperity. Nonetheless, impact investors face many challenges to be effective and...

Energy transition in the Kalimantan power system: Combining spatiotemporal power system modelling with energy justice analysis

The Indonesian government has announced a national strategy to achieve net-zero emissions through energy transition and justice. However, there are no extensive studies that assess the impact of this strategy and the growing demand in the Kalimantan power system. Therefore, this thesis project aims to conduct a techno-economic and energy justice...