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Kirilov, Konstantin (author)The post-war architectural and urban design paradigm’s characteristic trait of spatial and functional determination limits the possibility for spatial adaptation and flexibility in urban spaces, struggling to face ever-steadily occurring social, economic, and climate challenges. In Droixhe - the largest post-war social housing ensemble in Liège,...master thesis 2024
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Gomez Ortega, A. (author)Our routine interactions with connected products and services result in the collection and indefinite storage of personal digital-trace data. These data are increasingly entangled with our lives. What we experience is scattered around multiple data points: our browsing history can account for our interests and worries, our messaging logs can...doctoral 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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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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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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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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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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Hofstede, Mirthe (author)Cervical cancer is the development of abnormal cell growth on a woman’s cervix. It is a highly preventable and highly curable disease if detected early. Notably, 22.5% of cervical cancer related deaths occur in Africa but, they have the lowest rate of cervical cancer prevention measures worldwide. <br/><br/>This project focuses on increasing...master thesis 2024
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Kalsbeek, Mark (author)This paper presents the design of a lab-scale silicon nitride photonic crystal lightsail, demonstrating the LightSailSim software package. LightSailSim, an open-source analysis pipeline, integrates a custom mechanical solver based on a particle system model with optical simulation results. The resulting design balances dynamic and structural...master thesis 2024
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Novajra, Lorenzo (author)This thesis undertakes an extensive examination of the Ligurian and Maritime Alps region, deeply intertwined with its distinctive landscape features and closely tied to its identity. Its objective is to illuminate critical aspects of this territory through meticulous observation.<br/>Drawing from a solid theoretical foundation grounded in local...master thesis 2024
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Bhuradia, Mehul (author)Proteins are fundamental biological macromolecules essential for cellular structure, enzymatic catalysis, and immune defense, making the generation of novel proteins crucial for advancements in medicine, biotechnology, and material sciences. This study explores protein design using deep generative models, specifically Denoising Diffusion...master thesis 2024
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Martens, Yoeri (author)In light of the energy transition and resulting electrification of the energy systems in the Netherlands, Distribution System Operators (DSOs) need to rapidly expand their operations to facilitate consumers. At the same time, their own activities need to become more sustainable as well. One of the important methods for this is integrating the...master thesis 2024
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Bokdam, Anna (author)The automotive industry is looking at improving their new cars in different ways. Comfortability is a hot topic since it is dependent on so many aspects. The entire interior of the car influences how comfortable the end user is. Furthermore, autonomous vehicles are rising. That means that people have a lot of time to do other things while...master thesis 2024
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Hol, Joran (author)This thesis focused on designing and constructing a deoxygenation reactor through a modular experimental setup for Catalytic Hydrogen Combustion (CHC). The developed system aims to enhance hydrogen purification techniques. The setup enables testing various catalysts and conditions to remove oxygen down to 5 ppm in a hydrogen stream.<br/><br/>The...master thesis 2024
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van Dam, Femke (author)This thesis aims to design the future roles of human operators in an autonomous bus system in Autonomous Airside Operations at Schiphol Airport. The research was conducted in collaboration with Delft University of Technology and Royal Schiphol Group, focusing specifically on the implementation of autonomous buses for passenger transportation...master thesis 2024
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Hoogeveen, Liz (author)Over the last decades, the complexity of projects has been increasing. Studies have shown that using existing project management theories in a traditional manner has failed to bring success (Whitty & Maylor, 2009). It is impossible to predict everything and act according to a static plan (Sohi et al., 2019). Improvisation is inevitable ...master thesis 2024
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Bakker, Aron (author)In the pursuit of sustainable development, the construction industry faces the dual challenges of material scarcity and the environmental impact of its material usage. This thesis explores the potential of hybrid structures, specifically employing reused wooden elements, to address these challenges and transition towards a zero-waste economy....master thesis 2024
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Michon, Yan (author)In this master's thesis in collaboration with het Nederlands Oogheelkundig Gezelschap (NOG), or the Dutch ophthalmic society, I developed an industrial design concept to improve the ergonomic working conditions of Ophthalmologists.<br/><br/>25% of Dutch Ophthalmologists (surgical eye doctors) have suffered from musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs)...master thesis 2024