Master Thesis
Transport, Infrastructure and Logistics
Every day we take the bus, train or our cars and drive over interconnected systems of road infrastructure, rail- or tram networks. We go to shops and buy products that were produced, manufactured and distributed across all continents over all conceivable transport networks, over water, land or via the air. And even within large or small industrial complexes, again transport plays a fundamental role. Think of the automated baggage handling at international airports, fully automated production chains or automated container terminals at large harbors.
The master Transport, Infrastructure & Logistics is a master program that copes with all the aspects named above and more. And it does that on an inter-faculty level, which means that we take the best en most interesting parts of three master tracks, namely:
As Dispuut Verkeer, we focus on the quality of the master program and the courses. Each quarter the courses are evaluated through an evaluation lunch. During these lunches the content of the content, the lectures and the assignment and/or examination will be discussed. The evaluation lunches are mostly held in the first or second weak of the next quarter. All TIL students are invited to come!
Questions? Please feel free to contact our Commissioner of Education, here.
The master Transport, Infrastructure & Logistics is a master program that copes with all the aspects named above and more. And it does that on an inter-faculty level, which means that we take the best en most interesting parts of three master tracks, namely:
- Transport & Planning from Civil Engineering & Geo Sciences
- Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis & Management from Technology, Policy & Management
- Transportation Engineering & Logistics from Mechanical Engineering
- 27 ECTS: Compulsory courses on Fundamentals
- 26 ECTS: Compulsory courses from your chosen specialization: Policy, Design, Operations or Engineering
- 27 ECTS: Wide range of electives from different master tracks
- 3 ECTS: Seminars, interactive presentations and company visits.
- 7 ECTS: Interdisciplinary project, most of the time conducted at a company
- 30 ECTS: Master thesis
As Dispuut Verkeer, we focus on the quality of the master program and the courses. Each quarter the courses are evaluated through an evaluation lunch. During these lunches the content of the content, the lectures and the assignment and/or examination will be discussed. The evaluation lunches are mostly held in the first or second weak of the next quarter. All TIL students are invited to come!
Questions? Please feel free to contact our Commissioner of Education, here.
Transport and Planning
The focus of the MSc-track Transport & Planning is “The design, assessment and management of ‘open’ civil transport systems and networks”, in which the term ”open” refers to publicly accessible systems and networks. Core competences of Transport & Planning are Modelling, Design and Empirical research.
The new programme of the MSc-track Transport & Planning gives students freedom to compose a programme according to their interest by offering three specialisations and a selection of electives, while providing a solid basis in in the fundamentals of the three specialisations as well as in engineering and research skills. For the first year of the programme consists of a common core (32 EC), one out of three specialisations (16 EC each), a course on Ethics plus a selection of two courses from a list of Transport & Planning related courses (12 EC).
The core programme for the MSc-track of Transport &Planning consists of:
• Three courses that provide the fundamentals for the three specialisations,
• Three courses that focus on research and engineering skills.
The three specialisations consist of four courses each, and cover different domains in the field of Transport & Planning:
• Transport Networks, focussing on analysis and assessment for a broad range of transport systems and networks (e.g. urban systems and multimodal networks) and including other characteristics than travel times (e.g. reliability, robustness and emissions).
• Road Traffic Systems, focussing on operations and management of private traffic flows, i.e. cars, trucks and active modes as cycling and pedestrians, in regular and irregular conditions.
• Public Transport and Railway Systems, focussing on design, operations and management of urban and interurban/national passenger transport services, including railway traffic operations and management.
For more information about the program, click here
Questions? Please feel free to contact our Commissioner of Education, here.
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Doing/Did an Internship or working on your Thesis?
We would like to create a database that would be accessible to all members, which would contain details of students working on their internships and/or theses. The objective is to assist students with any questions they have regarding a company or a topic that someone has already worked on before. This could also be useful to reach you for career events. This would, no doubt, be of immense help to all students by creating a shared supportive community.
Therefore, we need your help to make this a success. If you are doing an internship or working on a thesis (or have decided or done either of those), please take time to fill this short form by clicking on the following link:
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We look forward to receiving your input! Very soon, we will be able to share it with all of you!
Therefore, we need your help to make this a success. If you are doing an internship or working on a thesis (or have decided or done either of those), please take time to fill this short form by clicking on the following link:
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If you start your internship/thesis later, please remember to fill this form.
We look forward to receiving your input! Very soon, we will be able to share it with all of you!
Msc Thesis
Thesis Information
Thinking of doing your thesis this or next semester?
We had the luck of receiving a Master Class from Dr. ir. Rob van Nes regarding how to structure your thesis proposal, how to actually carry it out and what support you will receive from university. If you would like to access this content just click the button below. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any help or have any doubts
More information about available graduation projects at the Department of Transport & Planning can be found here.
We had the luck of receiving a Master Class from Dr. ir. Rob van Nes regarding how to structure your thesis proposal, how to actually carry it out and what support you will receive from university. If you would like to access this content just click the button below. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any help or have any doubts
More information about available graduation projects at the Department of Transport & Planning can be found here.
Templates and Softwares
Started your thesis but you are in need of some software and templates?
- You can always choose to write in Word but if you are a looking for a different tool ShareLaTex is a nice platform for LaTex.
- Literature management and all the associated reading: Mendeley, Qiqqa or EndNote.
- However, if your problem is about handling information, websites, screenshots and such... Evernote no question about it!
- Finally, all TU Delft's templates and styles can be found here!
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17/06/2018
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Master Thesis1. Master Thesis project on Dynamic Adaptive Policy Making for the Role of Maritime Ports in the Physical Internet
Background As a means to counter the negative external effects of logistics, while simultaneously contributing to solve efficiency problems within transport and logistics, recently, many innovations have been made in terms of business models, technologies and best practices. One of these innovations, which proposes a “paradigm shift” in the field of transport and logistics to ultimately achieve economic, environmental, and societal efficiency and sustainability, is the Physical Internet (PI). Despite their promises, major innovations, such as the PI, cause much uncertainty for stakeholders regarding the development of the transport and logistics system. By means of carrying 80% of global trade over sea, maritime ports are considered as global trade enablers, and therefore, stakeholders with extreme importance. Thesis Project Port authorities (PAs), such as the Port of Rotterdam (PoR), are responsible for the competitive, sustainable and safe development of seaport areas and their hinterlands. The PoR developed the “Havenvisie/Port Vision 2030”, in which it presents the vision of the PoR. It states that, in 2030, Rotterdam will be Europe’s most important port and industry area. Therefore, questions for this part of the research are: Which conditions would a port need to meet in order to be successful in the PI? And, how ports need to adapt to be able to meet these conditions? 2. Freight Modelling for the Role of Maritime Ports in the Physical Internet Background As a means to counter the negative external effects of logistics, while simultaneously contributing to solve efficiency problems within transport and logistics, recently, many innovations have been made in terms of business models, technologies and best practices. One of these innovations, which proposes a “paradigm shift” in the field of transport and logistics to ultimately achieve economic, environmental, and societal efficiency and sustainability, is the Physical Internet (PI). Despite their promises, major innovations, such as the PI, cause much uncertainty for stakeholders regarding the development of the transport and logistics system. By means of carrying 80% of global trade over sea, maritime ports are considered as global trade enablers, and therefore, stakeholders with extreme importance. Thesis Project Ports are critical nodes in the transportation and logistics system, where the responsibility of port authorities is to identify and facilitate the (evolving) user needs. Accordingly, port authorities need to take initiatives in infrastructural port area and hinterland development. However, to be able to do this, a clear understanding of the future development of global maritime freight networks and flows is a prerequisite. We will endeavour to gain quantitative insights into the development of global maritime freight networks and flows in the PI by means of mathematical freight modelling. These quantitative insights will, in turn, provide us with insights into how the PI could impact ports. Possible measurements that could reflect the impact of the PI on ports, which are in line with the goals of the Port of Rotterdam, are “container throughput”, “financial indicators (e.g. revenue, profit)”, “port connectivity”, “sustainability”. 3. Scenario Analysis for the Role of Maritime Ports in the Physical Internet Background As a means to counter the negative external effects of logistics, while simultaneously contributing to solve efficiency problems within transport and logistics, recently, many innovations have been made in terms of business models, technologies and best practices. One of these innovations, which proposes a “paradigm shift” in the field of transport and logistics to ultimately achieve economic, environmental, and societal efficiency and sustainability, is the Physical Internet (PI). Despite their promises, major innovations, such as the PI, cause much uncertainty for stakeholders regarding the development of the transport and logistics system. By means of carrying 80% of global trade over sea, maritime ports are considered as global trade enablers, and therefore, stakeholders with extreme importance. Thesis Project In this part of the research, the still relatively young concept of the PI will be investigated. In addition, a conceptualization of the port system, which can be considered as highly complex and multi actor in nature, will be added to the framework. The purpose here is to construct a conceptual framework that shows and explains the interrelations of the underlying key PI and port system components and their convergence into a holistic system. Next, data will be collected which reflect the relationship between the independent external factors and dependent underlying key PI components and port system. The expectation is that, by means of a structured analysis, a number of scenario segments can be identified. These segments can, in turn, be defined as future scenarios that will be able to show how the PI could develop over time. Contact and information Starting date: As soon as possible Duration: 6 months Working hours: 5 days per week (40 hours) Department: Transport & Logistics (TPM – TU Delft) in collaboration with the Port of Rotterdam Supervisor: Patrick Fahim (PhD Candidate, supervised by Prof. Lori Tavasszy and Dr. Jafar Rezaei) Email: p.b.m.fahim@tudelft.n | ||||||
08/04/2018
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Master ThesisAfstudeeronderzoek: Campus van morgen (Dutch only)
Universiteiten zijn sinds enkele jaren eigenaar van het vastgoed dat ze gebruiken. Het beheer, onderhoud en ontwikkeling van dit vastgoed is daarmee een belangrijke opgave geworden voor hoger onderwijsinstellingen. Tegelijkertijd verandert het gebruik van de campus geleidelijk van een monofunctioneel gebied naar mixed-use, waarin niet alleen wordt onderwezen, onderzocht en gevalideerd, maar waar ook wordt geleefd, gesport, gewinkeld, gewerkt en gefeest. Met de transitie van het gebruik van de campus en andere trends (denk aan energietransitie, industry 4.0 en globalisering) staan campusontwikkelaars voor uitdagende opgaven waarbij AT Osborne graag helpt. Wij brengen de situatie in kaart, laten zien waar kansen liggen en ondersteunen universiteiten bij het benutten van deze kansen. Wij zoeken een gemotiveerde afstudeerder die onderzoek gaat doen naar relevante thema’s bij campus- en vastgoedontwikkeling en welke maatregelen kunnen leiden tot een optimaal gebruik van de campus. Wat verwachten wij? AT Osborne is op zoek naar een afstudeerder op het gebied van campusontwikkeling, die niet alleen goede studieresultaten op WO-niveau heeft, maar ook creativiteit en humor heeft en eigen initiatief toont. Wij dagen je uit om binnen het onderwerp ‘de campus van morgen’ zelf een idee voor een afstudeeronderwerp te formuleren. Stuur je ons een globaal afstudeervoorstel, jouw CV en motivatiebrief? Daarna bestaat het selectieproces uit een aantal persoonlijke gesprekken met adviseurs en directieleden en een assessment. Dit is ook voor jou de manier om erachter te komen of er een klik met AT Osborne is. | ||
20/03/2018
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Master ThesisInteresting internship or graduation opportunity in car platform economics and city mobility
M3 Consultancy, a Dutch boutique consulting firm leading in the field of operations strategy and supply chain transformation, is looking for a master student motivated to research the disruption potential of car sharing platforms in an inner-city context. Research theme Car utilisation is roughly 6%, making it one of the worst utilised assets in the world. Low utilisation builds a strong theoretical case for a more economic offering of car access as a service. Yet most platforms, with Uber as the widely known exception, struggle with growth and scale. Our research question to the candidate would be to demonstrate the tipping point for success of a car sharing platform in a big five Dutch city of choice. At what point in inner city network density would affordability and ease of use outweigh access disadvantages, and subject to which conditions? Research approach Research consists of flow analysis in multiple car abundancy scenarios, using Supply Chain Guru, AIMMS or another mainstream network design tool, followed by economic modelling of scale up scenarios. Candidate also makes a comparative and competitive analysis of currently active mobility platforms in the Netherlands in terms of pricing, access and ease of doing business. The aggregate result is a convincing story on the tipping point at which affordability and accessibility of a mobility service becomes superior to car ownership or other motorised alternatives from a consumer perspective. Including what to learn from incumbent operators and new entrants. Arrangements Candidate will work at his or her own university, except joining our team in our Utrecht office on Friday’s. M3 will provide associate support to the intern, yet based on a detailed research proposal, approach and plan by the candidate. Candidate is welcome to participate in knowledge sharing and other M3 team engagement meetings. Period can be flexible, according to study requirements. Analyses, modelling and reporting will remain M3 intellectual property, yet can be used to gain study credits. Applications Do we have aroused your interest? Visit our website www.m3consultancy.nl for more information about our team and our work. For questions and applications, please contact Tim: tim@m3consultancy.nl. Looking forward meeting you! |
11/02/2018
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Master ThesisTradable Peak Permits – How to communicate a complex topic in a Stated Choice Experiment?
Theme: road pricing acceptability, means of communication Methods: discrete choice modelling, film/animation/text/etc. Because of the longstanding problems around implementation of road pricing due to low public support, recently interest has increased for an instrument that would be effective and acceptable: Tradable Peak Permits (TPP). Economist are predominantly positive about the effectiveness, but how this rather complex instrument will be received by the public is yet unknown. The most straightforward method to study the acceptability of a non-existing instrument is to conduct a stated preference experiment. However, explaining a complex topic such as TPP in a clear and attractive way can be challenging but is very important in order to avoid misconceptions and high dropout rates. Perhaps different means of communication other than plain texts, such as animation/talking/ and voice-overs might be more appealing and suitable the explain the topic in a clear way. Although online surveys make increasingly more use of these other means, the effects and (dis)advantages) of these communication styles in online surveys have never been systematically researched. The aim of this research is therefore twofold: (1) a first exploration of the public acceptability of TPP (2) Research and comparison of the effect and (dis)advantages of several means of communication other than plain text in an introduction. The focus of the study will be put on the second aim. TPP will be communicated in three or more different styles in an online survey. The project involves diving into the literature & expert opinions on road pricing acceptability and communication means in surveys, online questionnaire development, collecting data and conducting choice analysis. This project is suitable for Cosem and TIL Master students who followed Master course SEN1221 (statistical analysis of choice behaviour). This project is linked to the PhD. research of ir. Lizet Krabbenborg. You may contact her for more information: L.D.M.Krabbenborg@tudelft.nl. Eric Molin will be involved in the project as a supervisor and/or chair of the exam committee. |
22/01/2018
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Master ThesisAutopilot analyse (Dutch only)
Met Autopilot zetten we een eerste generatie autonoom verkeersmanagement in dat zelfstandig de toestand van de weg kan beoordelen, alle mogelijke maatregelen kan doorrekenen en het beste advies kan doorvoeren of voorleggen aan de wegverkeersleider. Het afstudeeronderwerp richt zich op de kwaliteit van voorspellen van Autopilot ‘s algoritmes, keuzes die het maakt en voorstellen die Autopilot voorlegt. Dit is vooral een verkeerskundige analyse van Autopilot. Om dit onderzoek te ondersteunen hebben we een microsimulatieomgeving waarin de verkeersstromen realistische gesimuleerd wordt en Autopilot veilig kan acteren. Tevens zetten we Autopilot in de omgeving van Kopenhagen waar het met de werkelijke verkeersstromen aan de slag kan. Dat laatste kan pas als Autopilot oké bevonden is in de simulatieomgeving. Het onderzoek omvat verder het onderzoeken van alternatieve of aangepaste voorspellingsmethodieken om Autopilot te verbeteren als dat nodig is. Dit vraagt om een pragmatische instellingen en kennis van software is hierbij een pré. Meer onderwerpen op: https://www.technolution.eu/nl/carriere/student/90506-opdrachten-mobiliteit.html |
11/01/2018
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Master Thesis Stedelijke Bereikbaarheid (Dutch only)
Steden zijn in toenemende mate de motor van de Nederlandse economie. Bedrijven en mensen zijn in steden, door agglomeratievoordelen productiever en het aandeel van het nationaal inkomen dat in de stad verdiend wordt, neemt toe. Hierdoor trekken steeds meer bewoners en bedrijven naar de stad. Gemeenten slaan alarm over de bereikbaarheid van onze steden. De Vereniging Nederlandse Gemeenten (VNG) vindt dat het kabinet miljarden extra moet uittrekken om te voorkomen dat het verkeer in en rondom de stad volledig vastloopt. Maatregelen variëren tussen het aanleggen van meer asfalt, het beter benutten van de bestaande infrastructuur en het gebruik van innovaties om de bereikbaarheid van steden te vergroten. Wij zoeken een gemotiveerde afstudeerder die onderzoekt wat de impact van de toenemende verstedelijking is op de bereikbaarheid en het ruimtegebruik van de stedelijke regio’s, en welke maatregelen kunnen leiden tot een leefbare en functionele stad van de toekomst. | ||
Honours Programme & Annotations
Honours Programme
TU Delft offers talented and motivated students the opportunity both to invest more time in their own area of study and to broaden their horizon at the same time. If you feel ready to take on an extra challenge and wish to broaden your horizon beyond your regular course of studies, the Honours Programme Master (HPM) may provide just that for you. You are very welcome to do this program!
Next to the normal HPM there is also the interdisciplinary Infrastructure and Environment Honours Programme (IE Honours) offered by the Delft Research Initiative Infrastructure and Mobility (DIMI). The program is focusing on integrating technology into spatial development in tackling issues like climate change, energy transition of more intelligent spatial development in general. Both the Honours Programme Master and IE Honours consists of 20 ECTS.
Apply now! If you are interested, please contact your faculty contact person.
Next to the normal HPM there is also the interdisciplinary Infrastructure and Environment Honours Programme (IE Honours) offered by the Delft Research Initiative Infrastructure and Mobility (DIMI). The program is focusing on integrating technology into spatial development in tackling issues like climate change, energy transition of more intelligent spatial development in general. Both the Honours Programme Master and IE Honours consists of 20 ECTS.
Apply now! If you are interested, please contact your faculty contact person.
Annotations
Do you enjoy to be continuously challenged? Do you want an "extra star" on your MSc diploma without taking any extra courses? You can add annotations to your master. The available annotations are: Rail, Technology in Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Infrastructure and Environment and Integral Design Management (IDM). For more information click here.