Research in Health, Energy and Environment
The Faculty of Applied Sciences focuses on finding innovative scientific solutions to the problems faced by today's society. A lot of our research is aimed at three key social challenges (or 'Delft Research Initiatives'):
- improving technologies for public health and healthcare;
- providing clean, reliable and affordable energy;
- strenghtening sustainable efforts.
Health highlights
| Flat bacteria in nanoslits From research carried out at Kavli Institute of Nanoscience it appears that bacteria can squeeze through practically... Read more |
| Proton therapy for treating cancer Department of Radiation, Radionuclides and Reactors is aiming towards the realisation of a centre for proton therapy in the Randstad conurbation. Read more |
Energy highlights
| Bioethanol production from agricultural waste With the introduction of a single bacterial gene into yeast, researchers from Department of Biotechnology achieved three improvements in bioethanol production from agricultural waste material. Read more |
| Dye sensitized solar cells The department of Chemical Engineering conducts research into cheaper solar cells with adequate levels of efficiency. Read more |
| Energy Flash Back 2040 Tim van der Hagen (Department of Radiation, Radionuclides & Reactors) looks 'back' with two Dutch politicians to the energy revolution from 2040. Read more (Dutch only) |
Environment highlights
| Clouds and climate The Department of Multi-Scale Physics researches the role of clouds in climate change Read more |
