Angeliki Balayannis
Vital Infrastrctures
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The Vital Infrastructures research collaboration brings together leading Dutch research groups from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), University of Twente (UT), Wageningen University & Research (WUR), and the University of Groningen (RUG).
This initiative unites experts in Technical Public Administration and Business Administration (Technische Bestuurskunde en Bedrijfskunde) to analyze, model, and design interventions for complex socio-technical systems, addressing urgent societal challenges.
The collaboration delivers mapping methods, assessments, and innovative design concepts to tackle environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues related to vital infrastructures.
Key Research Themes:
• Digitalization of Society – Leveraging digital technologies to enhance infrastructure resilience and enable smarter decision-making.
• Climate Change & Energy Transition – Developing sustainable solutions for energy systems and minimizing environmental impact.
• Urbanization & Mechanical Engineering – Addressing the challenges of growing cities and emerging infrastructural needs through innovative planning and management.
• Safety & Resilience – Strengthening critical systems to withstand disruptions and ensure societal continuity.
By combining expertise from multiple disciplines and institutions, the research group drives innovation, enhances societal well-being, and strengthens the Netherlands’ position as a global leader in sustainable and resilient infrastructure development.
This initiative unites experts in Technical Public Administration and Business Administration (Technische Bestuurskunde en Bedrijfskunde) to analyze, model, and design interventions for complex socio-technical systems, addressing urgent societal challenges.
The collaboration delivers mapping methods, assessments, and innovative design concepts to tackle environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues related to vital infrastructures.
Key Research Themes:
• Digitalization of Society – Leveraging digital technologies to enhance infrastructure resilience and enable smarter decision-making.
• Climate Change & Energy Transition – Developing sustainable solutions for energy systems and minimizing environmental impact.
• Urbanization & Mechanical Engineering – Addressing the challenges of growing cities and emerging infrastructural needs through innovative planning and management.
• Safety & Resilience – Strengthening critical systems to withstand disruptions and ensure societal continuity.
By combining expertise from multiple disciplines and institutions, the research group drives innovation, enhances societal well-being, and strengthens the Netherlands’ position as a global leader in sustainable and resilient infrastructure development.
Meet the Researchers
The innovative minds driving Vital Infrastructures forward
