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Jongbloed, Koen (author)Muscle fatigue's indirect link to higher athletic injury risks is a key focus of this study. It highlights how fatigue-induced shifts in muscle resource allocation and movement patterns can lead to biomechanical imbalances, subsequently heightening injury susceptibility. Addressing high injury rates in athletics, this study was conducted in two...master thesis 2023
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Muntenaar, Laura (author)Demand for smart, Internet-connected devices and other electronics has increased dramatically in recent years. This increase in demand for technological devices, driven by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and autonomous systems, has exposed the digital system to potential security threats. As more...master thesis 2023
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Beijnen, Laurens (author)Distributed feeding in photo-conducting antennas (PCAs) leads to simple optical designs, less prone to overheating, as well to terahertz (THz) antennas that can operate non-dispersively over wide bandwidths. However, the efficient analysis of pulsed PCAs was so far limited to architectures characterized by feeds small with respect to the THz...master thesis 2023
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Credendino, Giordana (author)In the past decade, many discussions on the need to reduce our carbon footprint have led the EU to open a public discourse on the applicability of high speed railroad travels within the continent. But spatial plans regarding the implementation of said infrastructure are lacking and the topic of emerging railroad technologies has not surfaced in...master thesis 2023
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Grangier, Guillaume (author)The aviation industry is shouting out its aim to reach ”net-zero carbon” by 2050. Nevertheless, air traffic is expected to grow up until then, and if fuel consumption is reduced by new technologies and aircraft, other sources of global<br/>warming such as N Ox emissions and contrails are less considered. Therefore, the climate impact improvement...master thesis 2023
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Wang, Mo (author)To achieve the goals set by the "European Green Deal" of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, it is imperative for heavy goods vehicles to transition towards becoming climate neutral. To address this challenge, Electric Road Systems (ERS) with overhead conductive and in-road inductive technology present a promising sustainable mobility solution....master thesis 2023
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Warns, Ruben (author)Innovation, akin to crafting a novel recipe, involves identifying problems, experimenting, testing, and sharing solutions. This study delves into "reuse innovations," which emphasize prolonging product usage before disposal. A prime exemplar is Home Carbonation Kits (HCKs), which can replace over 3000 single-use water bottles. Despite the...master thesis 2023
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Warringa, Bob (author)Modern manufacturing operations rely on accurate, real time data for efficient operation and control of the production process. Many small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) still operate with legacy assets, limiting their access to a clear data picture. This thesis research and its design solutions help SMEs gain real time insights into their...master thesis 2023
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Valk, Frederique (author)Customer experience (CX) is becoming increasingly important for companies in the financial sector. Digital engagement accelerated due to the pandemic, resulting in a higher demand for optimized digital customer experiences and user-friendly IT systems. Companies in the financial sector have to keep up with the digital transformation and bring...master thesis 2023
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van Assen, Jorrit (author)Recent developments in the capability and availability of small internet of things devices has meant that networked medical devices, like networked implants and wearable monitors, have become more widespread. This data is invaluable for solving pressing global healthcare concerns, like eectively monitoring and treating heart patients. The...master thesis 2023
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Nandigam, Sai Pavan (author)The transportation sector is a major contributor to global emissions, with road transportation responsible for a significant part of these emissions. Electric mobility, particularly Solar Electric Vehicles (SEVs), offers a solution to deal with the challenges encountered by traditional electric vehicles ultimately contributing to reducing...master thesis 2023
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Venturi, Laura (author)In a world marked by rapid technological advancements and environmental concerns, clean technology clusters have become hubs of innovation. Attracting investment in these clusters has gained significant attention from scholars and industry professionals, which aim at understanding which activities companies can undertake in order to increase the...master thesis 2023
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Snijders, Kevin (author)Urban areas often experience temperature imbalances, resulting in higher temperatures than their rural surroundings, known as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. This effect has adverse consequences such as heightened heat-related morbidity and mortality, amplified energy demands, aggravated water scarcity, and diminished urban living comfort....master thesis 2023
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Gaalswijk, Jonathan (author)Critical infrastructures, such as the energy sector, are vital for the proper functioning of society. It is crucial to protect these infrastructures against cyberattacks on their operational technology, ensuring their operational performance, and safeguarding energy safety. There is a lack of existing research on improving cybersecurity in...master thesis 2023
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KYRKIMTZIS, APOSTOLOS (author)In an era marked by healthcare advancements driven by innovative technologies, the integration of emerging medical breakthroughs like VR, AI, and IoT has propelled the MedTech industry's exponential growth. Despite their transformative potential, navigating the MedTech commercialization pathway presents formidable challenges; new medical...master thesis 2023
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Wang, Chieh (author)This study deals with the challenge of warpage in power modules, vital components in the rapidly expanding electric and hybrid-electric vehicle industry. The variations in temperature during manufacturing, resulting in significant warpage changes, contribute to device cracks, delamination, and reduced reliability.<br/>The primary focus is...master thesis 2023
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Raghav Shankar, Raghav Shankar (author)The study embarks on a comprehensive investigation into the domain of circular innovation within Dutch high-tech firms, probing the dynamics of drivers, barriers, and the strategic impact of niche strategies. The research methodology builds upon the adaptable foundation of the Technological Innovation System (TIS) framework, adapting it to the...master thesis 2023
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Lammers, Tom (author)Over the past decades, global efforts have been made to address climate change and improve the well-being of our planet. The European Union (EU) has set ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets and strategies to combat climate change. Bio-energy, specifically biofuels produced from biomass, has gained significant attention as a...master thesis 2023
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Juneja, Suchdeep Singh (author)In the ever-evolving field of music technology, new solutions continue to emerge that enhance musical expression and creativity. This thesis introduces WaveTune, a novel lightweight hand gesture recognition system that enables real-time control of musical composition and performance through natural hand motions.<br/><br/>WaveTune utilizes...master thesis 2023