In this PhD study, I aim to deepen our understanding of the influence of major mycorrhizal types, namely arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM) and ectomycorrhizae (EM), on the global soil carbon cycle and their potential distribution changes under future environmental shifts.

Promotores: Prof.dr.G.R. de Snoo and Dr. R. Heijungs

This thesis discusses several questions regarding the double ramification cycle as a Chow class on the moduli space of stable n-pointed genus g curves using tools from so-called logarithmic geometry.

To contribute to the body of knowledge aiming at a better coverage of ecosystem service assessment in LCA studies, this thesis dives into the challenges of incorporating existing ecosystem service methods within the impact assessment phase of the conventional LCA framework.

The upscaling of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data is recognized as one of the main challenges in the ex-ante LCA of emerging technologies. This challenge arises since industrial-scale system specifications for these technologies are unknown and industrial data is lacking.

Promotoren: Prof.dr. G.R. de Snoo en Dr. R. Heijungs

The development of new environmentally sound technologies is seen as a key route towards achieving sustainability.

LCA has become an important method to study environmental impacts of human activities. Still, there are several methodological issues in LCA that can adversely affect the results reliability.

A difficulty of studies on chemical kinetics are the reaction time scales and detection of their intermediates.

In this thesis, we address two problems concerning the tautological rings of the moduli space of curves.

Promotor: Prof.dr. G.R. de Snoo

Arithmetic geometry concerns the number-theoretic properties of geometric objects defined by polynomials. Mathematicians are interested in the rational solutions to these geometric objects.

The main research question of this thesis was: Can nitrogen cycling on dairy farms on peat soil in the Dutch Green Heart area be improved by adapting management to the nitrogen supply from soil and by using other grassland species and crops without affecting milk production?

Mycorrhizas are symbiotic associations between soil fungi and most plant species.

Three major cosmology-focused missions are planned for the next decade: the Euclid space telescope, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.

Promotor: Prof.dr. J.N. Kok, Co-Promotor: W.A. Kosters

De auto die we kopen is gemaakt van duizenden componenten, die weer gemaakt zijn van verschillende typen materialen. Deze materialen zijn op zichzelf weer afkomstig van verschillende plekken, worden naar productiefaciliteiten gestuurd en verzameld tot een product. Zodra de auto afgedankt is, moeten…

There is a need for alternative methods to replace, reduce and refine (3R) animal experimentation. Combining experimental data from high-throughput in vitro studies with in silico modeling is a promising approach to unravel the effect of chemicals on living cells and to gain a better understanding of…

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) reduces vehicle emissions to combat climate change. EVs raise concerns regarding the production of lithium-ion batteries and related emissions; while batteries can also provide energy storage services for the electricity system.

Material circularity and energy efficiency are highly relevant and intertwined issues for the transition towards a carbon-neutral and circular built environment. In the Netherlands, the building sector has been rendered a priority towards a circular and low-carbon society.

Freshwater biodiversity has been threatened by eutrophication due to excessive nutrients in the environment. Releasing the freshwater species from such pressures requires efforts from industry and manufacturers to avoid emissions to vulnerable and high-risk regions.

Consequences for sediment stability and seston trapping

Promotores: B. van de Water; P. Hogendoorn; J. Bovée Co-Promotor: E.H.J. Danen

Metal production is not only energy-intensive and a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but is also associated with other impacts affecting human health and ecosystems.

The expanding population and economic activity are driving up global energy consumption. Simultaneously, there is an urgent need to transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources to mitigate the climate crisis, primarily caused by fossil fuel combustion.

Het ontwikkelen en demonstreren van innovatieve praktijken om met een lage milieu-impact farmaceutica te produceren.

Op 24 januari 2024 verdedigde Heike Vethaak het proefschrift 'Empirische analyse van sociale zekerheid, werkprikkels en arbeidsmarktuitkomsten'. Het promotieonderzoek is begeleid door hoogleraar Koen Caminada en hoogleraar Pierre Koning.

Julia Prümmer, Tommy van Steen en Bibi van den Berg evalueren de effectiviteit van cybersecuritytrainingen voor eindgebruikers.

Hydrogen-based fuels are regarded as promising candidates for decarbonizing the maritime shipping sector.

Promotor: Prof.dr. G.R. de Snoo, Co-promotor: R. Heijungs

The power of personalized nutrition lies in being able to conduct clinical research on healthy people while capturing metabolic markers sensitive to the impact of environmental and metabolic stressors (e.g. diet, changing sex hormones and the menstrual cycle).

Rapport in opdracht van het ministerie van Economische Zaken

Dit op casestudies gebaseerde Engelstalige boek over multivariate analyse voor gevorderde studenten in de geesteswetenschappen legt de nadruk op beschrijvende, exploratieve analyses van verschillende soorten datasets uit een breed scala van subdisciplines, waarbij het gebruik van multivariate analyse…

Promotor: S.M. Verduyn Lunel

The main subject of this thesis is the design and synthesis of paramagnetic molecules for protein studies with NMR and EPR spectroscopy.

To conclude, this thesis provides valuable methodological insights to address data gaps and improve environmental impact assessments within the circular economy, with a particular focus on product reuse and sharing practices. Through empirical analysis and innovative approaches, it aims to support informed…

A framework for prospective/ex-ante life cycle assessment (LCA) and ecological risk assessment (ERA) of emerging technologies is developed and applied to a case study of III-V/silicon photovoltaic panels.

In-use stocks of products can be considered as intermediaries between human needs and the physical world.