Opening datalab

This datalab focuses on the development and application of digital twins, a technology that opens up new possibilities for analysis, simulation and decision‑making within research projects.

A chain of datalabs

Hanneke Reuling (Executive Board) is excited about the new opportunities the datalab brings: “We are proud of the growing chain of datalabs that is taking shape across the entire university. These labs are increasingly collaborating with one another.

The focus of this lab lies primarily on research aligned with the three research clusters of the CoE HRTech: the sustainable transformation of industry, smart logistics and maritime innovation, and the development of a sustainable urban delta. And of course, just like the other labs, they actively seek connections with education.”

Looking for collaboration

The datalab is deliberately located on the business side of RDM, not on the education side. Director Marleen Goumans explains why: “There is significant added value for us in being situated among companies. We already collaborate extensively with industry, but this location allows us to strengthen those partnerships even further. Virtually, everything is connected, but sometimes you also need a physical gateway and that’s what we have here.”

Want to know more?

The datalab is open every Tuesday from 10:00 to 16:00 for walk‑ins and questions. It can accommodate around ten people. Want more information? Please contact Klara Paardenkooper: k.m.paardenkooper@hr.nl.

Photography: Marco de Swart