1 Challenge the future Delft University of Technology Friday, 18 December 2015 ProSUM meetings 9-11 September, Welcome Presentation David Peck

2 Challenge the future Working on grand challenges

3 Challenge the future World class, top rankings

4 Challenge the future TU Delft Research profile

5 Challenge the future

6 Delft Research-based Initiatives

7 Challenge the future TU Delft Institutes Extreme weather and the city Climate change and rapid urbanisation will result in increasing water management problems in urban areas through this century. Urban areas are particularly vulnerable due their high population densities and high concentration industrial and infrastructural assets. Sea level rise and mass transport How does the ice mass of Greenland, Antarctica or of glaciers change over time? What will be the effect on the sea level? Aerosols, radiation and clouds The interaction between fine dust particles in the air, the formation of clouds and the effect of clouds on climate change may be easily explained, but is notoriously hard to capture in scientific models. Climate information and policy Our society is dependant on energy and transport networks. Extreme weather causes local incidents which could lead to nationwide disruptions of traffic, trains and energy supply. Example: climate institute

8 Challenge the future Composition of student body

9 Challenge the future Online education OpenCourseWare (OCW) Course Materials Free Big Exposure, Worldwide audience Both Bachelor and Master level No interaction with faculty No accredited certificate Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Learning Activities & Course Materials Free Enrolled students only, massive numbers Bachelors level Certificate of Completion Online Distance Education Learning Activities & Course Materials Paid enrollment Enrolled students only, limited numbers Master level Accredited Course Certificate Full Master Degree DelftX Open Course Ware review: “After MIT, the best provider of open courseware is TU Delft”. Visitors from over 170 countries log in. On Campus Education Direct access to education Research facilities World Class Library Student social tissue Student projects

10 Challenge the future Valorisation

11 Challenge the future Yes!Delft As per 2012: 116 companies 500+ employment EUR 85 Million invested capital EUR 41 Million generated revenue

12 Challenge the future Research facilities High-voltage engineering laboratory Cleanroom (DIMES) Wind tunnels Water basins for coastal and marine research Experimental Nuclear Reactor Aerospace facilities (e.g. jet plane, flight simulator) Radar and telecommunication test facilities

13 Challenge the future TU Delft Mission Our mission is: to explore the frontiers of the engineering sciences to solve societal challenges to support a competitive and sustainable economy through excellent creative research science, engineering and design in one approach excellent education valorisation, spin through, spin out

14 Challenge the future Recent online developments

15 Challenge the future Thank you David Peck