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  • The design of nuclear fusion systems: ‘Complexity is our greatest enemy, modelling is the solution’

    … structure modelling is needed in this process, says DIFFER PhD candidate Torben Beernaert. On 8 July he defends his PhD … Systems Engineering) at TU/e. Read more . Author: Rianne van Hoek Go to the News page. … structure modelling is needed in this process, says DIFFER PhD candidate Torben Beernaert. On 8 July he defends his PhD …
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  • To keep burning stars on earth: the importance of exhaust models for realising fusion energy

    … this extreme heat is a major challenge. In his research, PhD researcher Gijs Derks developed models to manage the … the full thesis on the TU/e website Article Innovation News Network (October 2025): ‘Advanced control strategies … control of a nuclear fusion reactor’ Authors: Gijs Derks, Rianne van Hoek Go to the News page. …
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  • PhD defense Bob Kool: Control of novel power exhaust solutions in nuclear fusion

    … PhD defense Bob Kool: Control of novel power exhaust … (open access as of 6 September 2026) Article Innovation News Network (October 2025): ‘Advanced control strategies … techniek die hitteprobleem kan oplossen’ Authors: Bob Kool, Rianne van Hoek Go to the News page. …
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  • Our research

    … affect the thermal performance and trapping of hydrogen isotopes for example. Reactors also need to … effect of irradiation damage in tungsten (W) on deuterium retention. In fusion reactors, neutron irradiation creates … of the Vapour Box divertor concept from J.A. Schwarz PhD thesis (2020) [ link ] (right): photo of the vapour box …
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  • ‘Almost every publication I write causes hassle’

    … Marco de Baar, director of DIFFER and Van Berkel’s PhD supervisor back then, recognises that idiosyncrasy: … in fact universal problems. For example, together with my PhD student, I am studying chemistry for similar problems … & Control, group leader Matthijs van Berkel   Go to the News page. …
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  • An extra set of eyes on runaway electrons

    … perfectly. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to pursue a PhD with that university in collaboration with the Dutch … , which comes down to injecting just the right amount of hydrogen into the plasma. That way we cause a diffusive … be funded.” Author: Gieljan de Vries (EUROfusion) Go to the News page. …
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  • The protection of the wall of a fusion reactor: Data-driven models to control the heat exhaust in Tokamak à Configuration Variable (TCV)

    … you make a model of something so complex? Jesse Koenders, PhD candidate at DIFFER, conducted experiments on the TCV … and work experience on LinkedIn . Authors: Jesse Koenders, Rianne van Hoek Het beschermen van de wand van een … . Auteurs: Jesse Koenders, Rianne van Hoek Go to the News page. …
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  • Syngas: what really happens at the cobalt surface

    … developed a process that could turn carbon monoxide and hydrogen into liquid hydrocarbons, they might have expected … Niemantsverdriet, Nature Communications, 6 February 2020 News release by the MAX IV Synchotron: The role of synthesis … tomorrow’s sustainable fuels Website Syngaschem Go to the News page. …
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  • How to convert carbon dioxide into the building blocks for fuel

    … than the surface of the sun. Recently he obtained his PhD cum laude. As part of the goals of the Paris Climate … for the aviation and manufacturing industries. For his PhD research, Alex van de Steeg studied in detail how … van de Sanden. Source: TU/e ( English & Dutch ) Go to the News page. …
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  • FuseNet PhD Event

    … FuseNet PhD Event The way towards the European Fusion Roadmap is … of making fusion electricity a reality. The FuseNet PhD Event is the place where European fusion PhD students meet and interact with affirmed international … of making fusion electricity a reality. The FuseNet PhD Event is the place where European fusion PhD students …
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  • PhD defense: Georgios Zafeiropoulos

    … PhD defense: Georgios Zafeiropoulos DIFFER researcher Georgios Zafeiropoulos will defend his PhD thesis titled "Making hydrogen out of thin air" on 24 June 2020. The defense will … DIFFER researcher Georgios Zafeiropoulos will defend his PhD thesis titled "Making hydrogen out of thin air" on 24 …
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  • DIFFER Seminar: Hydrogen for Heat and Power: Burning questions

    … DIFFER Seminar: Hydrogen for Heat and Power: Burning questions    Attend … of hard-to-abate energy-intensive sectors, green hydrogen emerges as a promising alternative fuel, which … talk, we will discuss challenges and opportunities of using hydrogen as a fuel to generate high-temperature heat and …
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  • FuseNet: 8-bit PhD Event

    … FuseNet: 8-bit PhD Event The 8th FuseNet PhD event will to take place on 22 and 23 November 2021. … becoming a household name. But there’s more. This year’s PhD event will take place within Gather.town - all things … The 8th FuseNet PhD event will to take place on 22 and 23 November 2021. …
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  • DIFFER Seminar: Molecular hydrogen at the heart of physics

    … DIFFER Seminar: Molecular hydrogen at the heart of physics    Attend this seminar? Use the registration form to attend . Abstract: Hydrogen in atomic and molecular form, including the … in astrophysics, as well as in stellar and man-made fusion. Hydrogen has become a benchmark system for testing theory at …
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  • PhD defense Maria Morbey: Deuterium Dynamics in Lithium Layers: Retention and Release Under Fusion Relevant Plasmas

    … PhD defense Maria Morbey: Deuterium Dynamics in Lithium Layers: Retention and Release Under Fusion Relevant Plasmas On 9 … is the process that powers stars, including the Sun, where hydrogen iso-topes, deuterium and tritium, fuse to form … is the process that powers stars, including the Sun, where hydrogen iso-topes, deuterium and tritium, fuse to form …
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