Biomimicry & Mechanics
The first speaker, Codrin Kruijne gave an introduction into the field of biomimicry. He described that until now nature was used to provide entertainment and resources. These days nature is increasingly used to learn from; all kind of mechanisms and principles are pasted in completely different situations. Nature already engineered for 3.8 billion years, so we have to both use and learn it.
Martin Bennink explained that currently nature and technology are two separate worlds. Still, they can be continued depending both on the knowledge, finances, and distance. Martin explicitly works in the Naniobio group, which researches nanotech applications to study the living world. He gave quite some examples in his presentation, like the power of penguin shields
Tom Terwisga gave an in-depth presentation regarding fin propulsion. In his story, he explained different types of fin propulsion and gave his vision on the future. He was optimistic about the future.
The presentations will be available on this page later.
Omschrijving
What can industry learn from 3.8 billion years of R&D experience? How do dragonflies survive without being able to clean their wings? Why are there no fish with propeller propulsion? Are we overlooking something? A better look at nature might be beneficial to all of us.
The yearly mechanics' symposium will be held on the 24th of November at the University of Twente.
It will start with an introduction to the world of biomimicry by Codrin Kruijne from BiomimicryNL, the Dutch expert in this field.
Afterwards, Martin Bennink, lector NanoBio/Nanotechnology at Saxion University of Applied Sciences, will give a presentation about the use of biomimicry on nanoscale applications.
Finally, Tom van Terwisga from the MARIN institute will shed some light on different propulsion systems found in nature and their usefulness for the maritime industry.
The symposium is organised in coorporation with Astatine, the study association for Advanced Technology and Nanotechnology students at the University of Twente.
Spreker(s)
Codrin Kruijne has a background in information science and entrepreneurship education. After having completed a unique course in the United States, Mr. Kruijne is now a Biomimicry Specialist. In his career, he has contributed to the development of education on biomimicry at Utrecht University, and is now focusing on facilitating application biomimicry in business.
Dr. Martin Bennink is lector NanoBio/Nanotechnology at Saxion University of Applied Sciences in Enschede. He is chairing a research group that is setting up application-driven, multidisciplinary research projects at the interface of nanotechnology and life sciences. These projects are in very close collaboration with industry, SMEs and other societal partners.
Prof. dr. ir. Tom van Terwisga is a teamleader Resistance and Propulsion in the R&D department of MARIN and a visiting professor at Delft University. His expertise is on Propulsion and Two Phase Flows. Spearheads of research in Delft focus on Cavitation Nuisance Prediction and Drag Reduction by Air Lubrication.
Locatie
Room N109. Building De Horst. University of Twente
De Horst 2, 7522 LW Enschede
Organisator
Mechanica
Naam en contactgegevens voor informatie
Dieudonnée Cobben
