Team:TU Delft/Attributions
TU Delft iGEM Team of 2015
Team Members
Our team consists of nine ambitious students with interdisciplinary backgrounds from Delft University of Technology and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences.
Max van't Hof
Hi! After doing the bachelor Life Science & Technology and being board member of the study association for one year I'm currently doing the master Life Science & Technology. I'm the science manager of this year's team. For me iGEM is a nice practical application of my master and also a good way to learn more about other subjects like policy & practice, fundraising and design.
Stefan Marsden
After my Bachelor in Chemistry at the University of Basel (CH), I was looking for a new challenge which I found in the Life Science & Technology Master and the iGEM competition. Biotechnology is a powerful tool to drive innovation towards greater sustainability in the chemical industry. My role is the scientific specification of our construct and hardware requirements for it to be put into practice. During my free time I fence saber on national level and I recently participated as a dancer in a theater production.
Tudor Vlas
Hey! I enrolled into iGEM because I saw it as a really challenging project, especially with respect to my background. I finished Automation and Computer Science at UT Cluj-Napoca (Romania) and am currently doing a Management of Technology Master's at TU Delft. Within iGEM, I am responsible of the Wiki and help with Policy and Practice efforts. I like to play football, video games and meet people from all over the world.
Samantha Basalo Vazquez
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Hector Sanguesa Ferrer
I am an enthusiastic student from Morella, Spain, who is working hard for the Master program in Life Sciences and Technology. After some years studying my Bachelor’s degree in Barcelona, I moved to Delft looking for new experiences in biotechnology. Here I had the great opportunity to join the iGem team, where I am responsible of safety issues and lab management. In my free time, I enjoy doing sport and reading; I could say I enjoy playing football as much as I enjoy science.
Michelle Post
Ciao, I am an ambitious, motivated and open-minded student with interest in both the biotechnology and science communication. Being the policy and practice manager gave me the excellent opportunity to explore both sides; a perfect combination between science and communication. Besides iGEM I really enjoy singing in my jazz band ‘The Bowties’, cooking delicious dinners for my friends and drinking wine or Belgian beers.
Liana Uilecan
Hi! I am Liana, a Computer Science Engineer from Romania. I am currently doing my Master in Management of Technology. I joined iGEM because of its multidisciplinarity long term project. I am the team leader and part of the wiki and policy and practice teams. Along iGEM I enjoy travelling and cooking (eating :) ) delicious Italian and Japanese food.
Marit van der Does
Hi. I'm a third years bachelor student Nanobiology. The reason I joined iGEM is to get more practical experience. I learn a lot during my study programm, but I also want to learn how to use that knowledge. I am the Public Relation Manger of the team, but I also help a lot with the modeling and the lab work.
Anne Rodenburg
Studying as a third year student, biological and medical laboratory studies, I am the youngest member of the team. I joined the team to learn how to work on a huge project with students from different backgrounds, and also to distinguish myself from others . I am the Fundraising and Budget Manager of the team, while at the same time I also work in the lab.
Team Advisors
The team is advised by experts in the fields of biotechnology, bionanoscience and applied physics.
Work and Support
Work attributions to team members and supporters guiding our ideas
Media
Our team received a lot of media attention especially due to our printer.
Sponsors
We thank our partners, sponsors and supporters.
Partners
Delft University of Technology started out as the “Royal Academy for the education of civilian engineers, to serve nation and industry, and of apprentices for trade” founded by King Willem II in 1842. Today it consists of eight faculties, and is among the best universities worldwide.
We would like to thank the following faculties and departments for their help and support.
Board of Directors
Faculty Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Department of Biotechnology
Department of Bionanoscience
Department of Chemical Engineering
“StuD is a not-for-profit organisation. The aim of the StuD Fund is to provide financial support for projects designed to benefit the students of Delft University of Technology. StuD Fund’s management team is drawn from past and present members of the StuD management team.” (stud.nl)
“The BE-Basic Foundation is an international public-private partnership that develops industrial biobased solutions to build a sustainable society. The BE-Basic Foundation initiates and stimulates collaborations between academia and industry, between scientists and entrepreneurs and between the Netherlands and abroad.” (be-basic.org)
“Medical technology is the driving force behind innovations in patient-centred healthcare. It requires a close interaction between developers, end-users in the medical world and industry. This 'supply chain approach' takes into account the needs and possibilities, from designing to deployment on patients. The Delft Health Initiative is working on solutions that not only improves the quality and safety of healthcare but also keep it accessible for future generations.” (tudelft.nl)
Sponsors
“Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders simultaneously.
DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. “ (dsm.com)
“Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences is one of the major universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. Education here has been developed to combine a mixture of knowledge accumulation, practical experience, and personal development, reflecting the practical, innovative, and hands-on mentality associated with the city of Rotterdam.” (rotterdamuas.com)
Studium Generale (SG) wants to contribute to the academical forming of students, and to the societal debate about technology and engineers in this modern society. Studium Generale (SG) aim to improve the knowledge of students, employee's and other curious souls. The SG wants to contribute to the academical forming of students, and the communities discussion about the task of technology and ingenieurs in the current society (sg.tudelft.nl)
“RIVM is the Netherlands’ main public sector knowledge institute in the field of public health, nutrition, safety and environmental management. It conducts research and has a number of practical tasks which are intended to promote public health and ensure a clean and safe environment. Risk assessment and risk management are key concepts underpinning RIVM’s activities, with a focus on human health, safety and the quality of ecosystems. A further key concept is the integration of knowledge.” (rivm.nl)
“SnapGene offers the fastest and easiest way to plan, visualize, and document your molecular biology procedures. Cloning is simpler when you can see exactly what you are doing. SnapGene is the first molecular biology software that is easier to use than pen and paper. Now every DNA construct made in your lab can be documented in a rich electronic format… and thanks to the free SnapGene Viewer, the files can be shared with colleagues around the world.” (Snapgene.com)
“Sigma-Aldrich, a leading Life Science and High Technology company focused on enhancing human health and safety, manufactures and distributes more than 250,000 chemicals, biochemicals and other essential products to more than 1.4 million customers globally in research and applied labs as well as in industrial and commercial markets..” (Sigmaaldrich.com)
”Promega is a global leader in providing innovative solutions and technical support to life scientists in academic, industrial and government settings. Promega products are used by life scientists who are asking fundamental questions about biological processes as well as by scientists who are applying scientific knowledge to diagnose and treat diseases, discover new therapeutics, and use genetics and DNA testing for human identification.” (Promega.com)
Acknowledgements
We would like to express our gratitude to all the people that helped us through our project.