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Humanitarian Engineering

Humanitarian Engineering

Written by: Humanitarian Engineering Group
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 In this podcast, the Humanitarian Engineering group of the University of Twente introduces humanitarian engineering actions and their importance to society. With the guests, they talk about initiatives that develop engineering solutions that promote the well-being and lives of people lacking access to fundamental resources.2023 University of Twente Science
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  • 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

    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
    Oct 9 2025

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

    Episode 17: Michele Di Marco, from WHO Téchne, talks about his experiences in designing infectious disease treatment centres
    Aug 28 2025

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

    Episode 16: Programme Directors Talk About Humanitarian and Spatial Engineering: Differences, Synergies, and Real-World Collaboration
    Apr 7 2025

    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 and the MSc in Spatial Engineering to dive deeper into each programme.
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    33 mins
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