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Patro, Ankit (author)This thesis explores the transformation of the global transportation and energy sectors through the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). EVs have emerged as a crucial solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable energy sources. The associated charging infrastructure poses challenges and opportunities for Charge Point...master thesis 2023
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Poduri, Sanjeev (author)This research investigates the relationship between niche strategies and business models, with a focus on tech-based startups/companies. The research makes use of historical cases to identify the relationship. Historical cases are studied by applying the TIS framework to past cases of new technology that achieved technology diffusion. Upon...master thesis 2023
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Lin, Chia Yu (author)Local energy cooperatives are pivotal in decentralizing and democratizing the energy system. This research aims to provide a roadmap for creating energy cooperatives that address energy poverty in the Netherlands, emphasizing the potential for a just energy transition. <br/><br/>This project bridges the realms of theory and empirical research in...master thesis 2023
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Tripodis, Ilias (author)In today's society, resource efficiency and energy conservation have become paramount, initiating discussions across businesses and nations. Circular strategies, rooted in the Industry 4.0 era of automation and data-driven processes, offer a compelling solution. This study investigates how circular strategies and Industry 4.0 technologies...master thesis 2023
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van Versendaal, Brent (author)In this thesis, a research project is conducted to help technical service providers (TSP) that are active in the energy transition of the industrial sector implement Product Service System (PSS) business models. An analytical framework is created to identify success factors for the implementation of PSS business models.master thesis 2023
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Günther, Roland (author)Research on the effect and influence of external factors on the sustainable business model elements of technology-based start-ups in the Netherlands operating in the PV sector. This resulted in research findings demonstrating that external factors exert a substantial influence on the business model dynamics of Dutch technology-based PV start-ups...master thesis 2023
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Brouwer, Gijs (author)Industrial biotechnology is labelled by the European Commission as one of the six key enabling technologies to fight climate change. Industrial biotechnology is a sector where biocatalysts (cells or enzymes) are used to convert renewable feedstocks (e.g. sugars) or even waste into valuable compounds such as renewable chemicals or food ...master thesis 2023
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Martinez Palacio, Maria Daniela (author)The rapid growth in building stock and the demand for new construction present significant challenges in terms of material scarcity, waste production, and greenhouse gas emissions. To address these challenges, a fundamental shift in the construction industry's approach is needed, viewing waste as a resource through circularity principles. This...master thesis 2023
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Shinwari, Khesraw (author)The construction sector's reliance on raw materials and the generation of waste necessitate a shift from the unsustainable linear economy to a circular economy (CE). Adopting Product-Service System (PSS) business models is crucial for achieving this transition. However, contractor companies in the building sector face barriers to implementing...master thesis 2023
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Schraven, D.F.J. (author), Teigiserová, D.A. (author), Noppers, Frederike (author)This is the English report for the first academic study into the Infrastructure As a Service (IAAS) business model as part of the De Circulaire Weg partnerprogram. This research asks the question: Under what conditions does the applied As a Service model on infrastructure lead or not to a higher level of circularity and lower or equal life cycle...report 2023
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Wang, D. (author), Huang, R. (author), Li, Kaijian (author), Shrestha, Asheem (author)Purpose: Flexibility and efficiency are dual attributes of the organizational structure that are crucial for project-driven enterprises to achieve sustainable development in a dynamic environment. However, there is a lack of research on the patterns by which the dual attributes of a project-driven enterprise’s organizational structure affect...journal article 2023
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Giovanardi, Matteo (author), Konstantinou, T. (author), Pollo, Riccardo (author), Klein, T. (author)In the façade sector, the ecological and circular transition requires the adoption of new business models that exploit the value of the material as much as possible. In this context, the Internet of Things (IoT) is identified as a potential innovation driver for the widespread use of circular approaches. The aim of the paper is to clarify the...journal article 2023
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Shaharudin, Ashraf (author), van Loenen, B. (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author)Open data has many potential benefits including stimulating innovation, enhancing accountability and transparency, and improving the reproducibility and dissemination of research (Janssen et al., 2012; Uhlir and Schröder, 2007; Zhu et al., 2019). However, there are various shortcomings in the current open data initiatives such as the mismatch...abstract 2023
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Baldassarre, B.R. (author), Calabretta, G. (author)The circular economy aims to decouple economic growth from negative environmental impacts. To achieve this goal, circular economy concepts and policies must be implemented in practice by organizations through new circular business models. However, organizations often fail to implement circular business models on the market at scale. This is a...journal article 2023
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Clarinval, Antoine (author), Simonofski, Anthony (author), Castiaux, Annick (author), Gao, Yingying (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author)The publication of Open Government Data (OGD) is expected to deliver economic value creation through innovation. In any OGD-based value creation, it is essential to formulate a value proposition (VP). However, previous literature has devoted little attention to the tools that support the formulation of OGD-based VP, and none has evaluated the...conference paper 2023
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Intriago Zambrano, J.C. (author), Diehl, J.C. (author), Ertsen, M.W. (author)Smallholder farmers (SFs) are cornerstone actors in eradicating poverty and hunger. Companies have recently focused on SFs as potential customers and suppliers. Several hindrances yet prevent SFs to be commercially viable actors. In this respect, sustainable business models (SBMs) bring opportunities for companies to increase profit, improve...journal article 2023
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Elgendy, R. (author), Mlecnik, E. (author), Visscher, H.J. (author), Qian, QK (author)The need for energy efficient buildings has become increasingly important in the context of climate change mitigation. Across the European Union (EU), 41,2% of the population resides in multiple ownership apartment buildings with figures rising in some countries as high as 65%. A majority of these buildings are in need of energy renovation....conference paper 2023
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Abbas, A.E. (author), Zuiderwijk-van Eijk, A.M.G. (author), Ofe, H.A. (author), de Reuver, Mark (author)Investigating meta-platforms has been a continuing concern within information system literature due to the increasingly complex constellations of platforms in ecologies of ecosystems. A meta-platform is a platform built on top of two or more platforms, hence connecting their respective ecosystems. One promising case to benefit from meta...conference paper 2023
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Miedema, Fieke (author)How did Avalanche, a botnet with an active lifetime of 8 years while serving 20+ malware families, ensure a smooth operation of business? Avalanche had the attention of security researchers and law enforcement, yet it managed to persevere for a long period of time.<br/>In this work, we answer this question by analyzing Avalanche’s security...master thesis 2022
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Hermans, Justus (author)<i>A significant problem within the automotive industry and for in-car interfaces in general, is the fact that the in-car user experience becomes obsolete at a much faster pace over time compared to the potential lifespan of the car itself. Moreover, there is also a societal future need for long lasting products in order to have a positive...master thesis 2022