Humanitarian Engineering

Episode 18: Dr. Fabio Duarte and Dr. Simone Mora, from MIT Senseable City Lab, talks about his research projects on data gathering in informal settlements

In this episode of the Humanitarian Engineering Podcast, we explore the groundbreaking work of the MIT Senseable City Lab in gathering and analysing data within informal settlements. The Lab’s research pushes the boundaries of urban science by using innovative sensing technologies and participatory methods to better understand the dynamics of urban communities.

Episode 17: Michele Di Marco, from WHO Téchne, talks about his experiences in designing infectious disease treatment centres

In this episode, Michele Di Marco from Téchne WHO shares his insights on developing Infectious Disease Treatment Modules (IDTMs) and the Health Emergency Facility (HEF) providing rapid deployable, easily transportable, extendable, self-contained and self-sufficient treatment centre for infectious diseases. He also highlights the importance of collaborating with academia, and explains the various projects he is conducting with UT students.

Episode 16: Programme Directors Talk About Humanitarian and Spatial Engineering: Differences, Synergies, and Real-World Collaboration

In this episode, Thomas Groen, Programme Director of the MSc in Spatial Engineering, and Peter Chemweno, Programme Director of the MSc in Humanitarian Engineering, discuss the vision behind each programme, their unique approaches, and where their paths cross.  Visit the official websites of the MSc in Humanitarian Engineering [https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/humanitarian-engineering/] and the MSc in Spatial Engineering [https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/spatial-engineering/]to dive deeper into each programme.

Episode 15: Norden Wangchuk and Ngawang Chojey from Jigme Namgyel Engineering College, Royal University Of Bhutan

On this episode of the Humanitarian Engineering Podcast, we welcome Norden Wangchuk and Ngawang Chojey from Jigme Namgyel Engineering College, Royal University of Bhutan. They discuss their collaboration with CSOs on sustainable community projects focused on waste management and the vital role of cultural appropriateness in combining traditional and innovative values to build earthquake-resilient houses. Tune in to explore how engineering solutions can drive positive change in local communities while respecting cultural heritage.

Episode 14: Dr. Eefje Hendriks, Assistant Professor in Disaster Resilience and Humanitarian Assistance at the ITC faculty (University of Twente), over her projects with underserved communities in the humanitarian aid field.

In this episode, the Humanitarian Engineering group interviews Dr. Eefje Hendriks, an Assistant Professor in Disaster Resilience and Humanitarian Assistance at the University of Twente's ITC faculty. Eefje shares her insights on Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Resilience, emphasising how underserved communities can more effectively recover from disasters. She also highlights the crucial role of careful listening before taking action.