@01 kort nieuws kopje:Microsatellites TU Delft and the Chinese University of Tsinghua are set to make a major contribution to the climate debate thanks to a joint satellite program.
In 2011 at the latest, the two universities plan to send two satellites to orbit the earth in a formation that spans a number of kilometers. The two satellites will monitor fixed and liquid particles present in the atmosphere, such as soot particles, and will measure snow and ice levels on earth. The combination of these measurements will provide fresh insight into the influence of air pollution on climate change. By sending satellites to orbit the earth in formation . that is: at a fixed distance from each other . many more and improved observations can be made than if just one satellite is used. What makes this program so special is that this is the first time that microsatellites will be flying in formation. TU Delft’s Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) possesses unique expertise in this field. Furthermore, the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering is experienced in developing nanosatellites and microsatellites.
@01 kort nieuws kopje:Van Leeuwenhoek
TU Delft has conferred an Antoni van Leeuwenhoek professorship on quantum physicist Dr Lieven Vandersypen. The Antoni van Leeuwenhoek chairs at TU Delft were created to promote outstanding young scientists to the position of professor so that they can realize their full potential in the course of their academic career. Since 2001, Dr Vandersypen has been working at the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience in Delft. He was recently accepted into the Young Academy of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and is regarded as a pioneer in the construction of spin-based quantum computers. During his doctoral research at Stanford University, he came up with one of the first quantum calculations, still regarded as the most complex to date. As a post-doctoral researcher, assistant professor and associate professor at TU Delft he has worked on breakthroughs such as the reading out and control of individual electron spins in semiconductor quantum dots. Vandersypen is also working on graphene, a layer of graphite one atom thick, in which electrons behave as relativistic particles.
Study abroad
The number of Dutch students studying abroad has risen significantly, thanks to a new regulation that allows these students to use their Dutch study grants to finance their studies abroad. However, the number of students studying abroad is still lower than expected. Last year, 4,800 Dutch students studied abroad, which was 800 more students than in the previous year. Now that more students know about this new regulation, however, it’s expected that in the coming years up to 10,000 Dutch students will annually pursue their studies abroad.
Bio-based technology
TU Delft, DSM and Shell have expressed interest in initiating a joint Industrial Biotechnology initiative on the Delft Technopolis Innovation Park. This initiative will focus on the development of Bio-based innovations, attract additional Bio-based activities and offer strong added value to top-level talent through world class research and education. The utilization and implementation of bio-based technologies for the production of energy, fuels, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and food products and ingredients are rapidly growing.
@01 kort nieuws kopje:Keyhole surgery
Dr. Jack Jakimowicz has been appointed part-time professor of ‘Safety in Healthcare’ at TU Delft’s Industrial Design Faculty. This chair focuses on the quality and safety of medical technology in general and minimally invasive surgery (keyhole surgery) in particular. A recent report published by the Netherlands Health Care Inspectorate makes it clear that the risks involved in minimally invasive surgery (keyhole surgery) are underestimated. The medical world acknowledges the report’s findings. Dr. Jakimowicz (1942) is a leading authority in the field of minimally invasive surgery and is also an expert on ergonomic applications and new technological developments. He worked as a surgeon until June 2007. Since his retirement, he has put his experience and expertise to use as an advisor to the Catharina Hospital’s Education and Research department. At TU Delft he is expected to make a valuable contribution to the development of innovative solutions, focusing on improving interaction between the user and technology. Jakimowicz’s core activities aim to increase cooperation between hospitals, TU Delft and the medical industry.
@01 kort nieuws kopje:Microsatellites
TU Delft and the Chinese University of Tsinghua are set to make a major contribution to the climate debate thanks to a joint satellite program. In 2011 at the latest, the two universities plan to send two satellites to orbit the earth in a formation that spans a number of kilometers. The two satellites will monitor fixed and liquid particles present in the atmosphere, such as soot particles, and will measure snow and ice levels on earth. The combination of these measurements will provide fresh insight into the influence of air pollution on climate change. By sending satellites to orbit the earth in formation . that is: at a fixed distance from each other . many more and improved observations can be made than if just one satellite is used. What makes this program so special is that this is the first time that microsatellites will be flying in formation. TU Delft’s Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) possesses unique expertise in this field. Furthermore, the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering is experienced in developing nanosatellites and microsatellites.
@01 kort nieuws kopje:Van Leeuwenhoek
TU Delft has conferred an Antoni van Leeuwenhoek professorship on quantum physicist Dr Lieven Vandersypen. The Antoni van Leeuwenhoek chairs at TU Delft were created to promote outstanding young scientists to the position of professor so that they can realize their full potential in the course of their academic career. Since 2001, Dr Vandersypen has been working at the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience in Delft. He was recently accepted into the Young Academy of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and is regarded as a pioneer in the construction of spin-based quantum computers. During his doctoral research at Stanford University, he came up with one of the first quantum calculations, still regarded as the most complex to date. As a post-doctoral researcher, assistant professor and associate professor at TU Delft he has worked on breakthroughs such as the reading out and control of individual electron spins in semiconductor quantum dots. Vandersypen is also working on graphene, a layer of graphite one atom thick, in which electrons behave as relativistic particles.
Study abroad
The number of Dutch students studying abroad has risen significantly, thanks to a new regulation that allows these students to use their Dutch study grants to finance their studies abroad. However, the number of students studying abroad is still lower than expected. Last year, 4,800 Dutch students studied abroad, which was 800 more students than in the previous year. Now that more students know about this new regulation, however, it’s expected that in the coming years up to 10,000 Dutch students will annually pursue their studies abroad.
Bio-based technology
TU Delft, DSM and Shell have expressed interest in initiating a joint Industrial Biotechnology initiative on the Delft Technopolis Innovation Park. This initiative will focus on the development of Bio-based innovations, attract additional Bio-based activities and offer strong added value to top-level talent through world class research and education. The utilization and implementation of bio-based technologies for the production of energy, fuels, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and food products and ingredients are rapidly growing.
@01 kort nieuws kopje:Keyhole surgery
Dr. Jack Jakimowicz has been appointed part-time professor of ‘Safety in Healthcare’ at TU Delft’s Industrial Design Faculty. This chair focuses on the quality and safety of medical technology in general and minimally invasive surgery (keyhole surgery) in particular. A recent report published by the Netherlands Health Care Inspectorate makes it clear that the risks involved in minimally invasive surgery (keyhole surgery) are underestimated. The medical world acknowledges the report’s findings. Dr. Jakimowicz (1942) is a leading authority in the field of minimally invasive surgery and is also an expert on ergonomic applications and new technological developments. He worked as a surgeon until June 2007. Since his retirement, he has put his experience and expertise to use as an advisor to the Catharina Hospital’s Education and Research department. At TU Delft he is expected to make a valuable contribution to the development of innovative solutions, focusing on improving interaction between the user and technology. Jakimowicz’s core activities aim to increase cooperation between hospitals, TU Delft and the medical industry.
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