TUD in Detail
The following examples illustrate actual research within this Domain. The scope of the Domain is not restricted to these activities.
The Domain deals with assessment, planning and management of transport systems covering issues like safety and security, energy consumption, environmental impacts, modal diversion and re-equilibrium, transport policies, traffic management, market issues, and sustainable mobility.
It focuses on improving transportation structures by developing new design and technologies both for infrastructures (materials, intuitive driving signals, etc.) and vehicles (alternative fuels, Intelligent Transportation System, etc.), enhancing human-machine interfaces and upgrading driving behaviour.
The Domain covers all aspects of urban development. These include land use planning and management within or around urban areas, environmental management, urban-rural relationships, safety and security, reconstruction, rehabilitation and renovation, disaster management, logistics, and cultural heritage.
A large component of the Domain is related to engineering, construction, and architecture of urban structures. These cover design methods and technologies for construction, maintenance, operation, rehabilitation and protection of buildings and infrastructure. Emphasis is given to green structures and particularly to the energy efficiency of products, processes, and organisation.
The Domain involves scientists, practitioners, decision-makers and industry in basic and applied research activities based on integrated and interdisciplinary approaches. These lead to technical developments, standards and policy recommendations.
