PhD Council

Project title: Modelling Floods with Geometric Deep Learning

Why are you in the council?

I decided to join the PhD council because I want to make a positive impact in the lives of PhD students, which are full of challenges that can bring a lot of stress. I believe that by joining the council I can help connecting the PhDs, for example via engaging activities, which should improve the overall mood. I am looking forward to constructive meetings and new ideas with all of the council.

Project title: Fatigue performance of connectors for FRP decks in highway bridges

Why are you in the council?
Pursuing a PhD is not an easy task. Apart from the fact that it challenges you intellectually, it can become an overwhelming and lonely process. Many students are studying away from their homes or they are lacking motivation. The PhD council works as a support mechanism that aims to solve all these commonalities among the PhDs. It is geared towards helping each other and I personally see it as an outlet for all the PhDs to share their concerns, fears, and complaints. That is why I wanted to be part of it.

Project title: Computational Modelling of Mechanical Metamaterials for Impact

Why are you in the council?

The journey of every PhD candidate at CiTG is without any doubt one of the most exciting ones in your life, but nevertheless full of ups and downs. That’s why it is important to be in a supportive and healthy environment, but also in an environment where issues can be voiced clearly. For this the PhD-council is the interface between the singular PhD candidates and the management of the faculty. I am happy to serve as a conduit for any problems you are facing. Besides current problems I believe, that no system ever will be perfect and thus am motivated to continuously improve the situation everyone in the faculty works in with regard to the ever changing socio-economic and socio-ecologic circumstances. Should you have any ideas or suggestions, please do not hesitate contacting me.

Project Title: Minimizing the risk of induced seismicity associated with geothermal energy in fractured reservoirs: An experimental approach

Why are you in the council?

The first step in academia is definitely conducting a PhD and building our research skills. However, it is crucial that we communicate, share and interact with fellow PhD students and the rest of the staff members. I would like to act as a bond between different disciplines as we all have a common ground of communication. Apart from that, I approach this task as an opportunity to familiarize myself with discussing and managing difficulties that a single PhD student or a group of students have. Feel free to contact me for discussions and suggestions!

Project Title: Improving the accuracy and efficiency of backward erosion piping models 

Why are you in the council?

Doing a PhD is generally a very enjoyable experience, we get to learn a lot, we get a lot of freedom to design our own research and the TU Delft is a very social environment. However not everybody experiences the PhD like this. By joining the PhD council I hope to improve the wellbeing of my colleagues by tackling topics such as stress, mental health and diversity & inclusion. Because everybody should be able to enjoy their PhD experience.

Project title: Solid Earth Contributions to Sea-level Change

Why are you in the council?

Our PhDs come from different background, and I believe that an inclusive and supportive community vibe is essential for our PhD community. Here, we have a large faculty with multiple departments. I think the faculty PhD council provides a valuable platform for PhDs from different departments to share good practices, tackle common issues, and enhance cooperation within the community. I am happy to be a part of the council and contribute to the wellbeing of our PhDs.

Project title: Self-organization in Railway Traffic Operations

Why are you in the council?

By being actively involved in the student council, I aim to represent and advocate for the specific needs and concerns of our PhD community. I believe that through open communication, collaboration, and proactive initiatives, we can create a supportive and enriching environment for all PhD students. I am excited to be part of this platform to foster a strong sense of community, facilitate academic growth, and address the challenges faced by our fellow PhD students. Together, we can create positive change and support each other's growth. Will you join us in this important endeavor?

Project title: Vibration-Induced Friction Force Modulation

Why are you in the council?

I joined the PhD Council driven by the desire to foster positive change within our academic community. This platform allows me to represent the collective voice of fellow students, advocating for their needs and concerns. The prospect of collaboratively enhancing the quality of our research environment, promoting effective communication between peers and faculty, and organizing engaging activities to nurture a sense of community deeply resonates with me. By actively engaging in the PhD Council, I aim to contribute to shaping an inclusive and enjoyable academic journey for all.

Project Title: Measurement of precipitation and evaporation with a single experimental set-up

Why are you in the council?

In general, our time as a PhD is a time with multiple highlights. For example, you publish your first paper, go to conferences with your fellow PhD candidates or join PhD activities. Unfortunately, a PhD can also get quite bumpy, affecting both your work and personal life. I hope that during my time in the PhD council, we can reduce these stress factors and add some more highlights to our time as PhD candidates.