The Next Generation of Infrastructure
Our societies increasingly rely on the reliable and affordable supply of energy, water, transport and IT-based services. However, these critical infrastructures are changing dramatically. They are increasingly web-based, interconnected, interdependent and transnational, often with fragmented public and private ownership.
Looking to the future, we have to ensure that infrastructures are resilient, sustainable, secure and inclusive. Huge investments – with the use of new technologies and AI – are needed to replace outdated infrastructure and to keep pace with urbanization.
This all produces a daunting task for those who need to develop policies, governance mechanisms and regulatory frameworks for infrastructures and plan and prioritize infrastructure investment.
It is not possible to do so by looking at the individual components of an infrastructure. Instead, we have to look at the whole system from a socio-technical perspective (technology and people). Just think about flooding, we not only have to think about building higher dykes and other containments in more flexible and sustainable ways, but also for example about early warning and monitoring systems, communication and the knock-on effects on roads, sanitation and recovery.
During this course you will learn to analyze critical infrastructures from this systems perspective. Why have infrastructures become such complex systems? What future challenges will this present? What can we learn from ‘complexity theory’ to understand and analyze the behavior of infrastructural systems?
From this base, the course will focus on the implications for governance, regulation and shaping policies. You will be introduced to analytical tools, instruments and approaches which will help you to define policies to ensure appropriate infrastructure systems and services, while dealing with the risks and vulnerabilities of infrastructure interdependencies.
If you are interested or involved in the functioning and interconnectedness of today's and tomorrow's infrastructures, this course is an exceptional learning opportunity, whether you are a student or a professional.
The course is based on the results of an extensive and renowned international research programme titled 'Next Generation Infrastructures' (NGInfra).
What you'll learn
- To understand the need for a socio-technical systems approach for critical infrastructures
- To reflect on this from the perspective of complexity theory
- To assess the huge challenges impacting and influencing critical infrastructure from a systems perspective, i.e. resilience, energy transition, urbanization and ICT/cybersecurity
- To apply various tools for governance, monitoring and regulation
- To diagnose the main challenges with respect to infrastructure (water, energy, transport, ICT)
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Length | 7 weeks |
Effort | 6 - 8 hours per week |
Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
Cost | $149 |
From | Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), DelftX, Delft University of Technology via edX |
Instructors | Margot Weijnen, Ernst ten Heuvelhof |
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Language | English |
Subjects | Business Programming Social Sciences |
Tags | Business & Management Computer Science Engineering Social Sciences |
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Rating | Not enough ratings |
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Length | 7 weeks |
Effort | 6 - 8 hours per week |
Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
Cost | $149 |
From | Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), DelftX, Delft University of Technology via edX |
Instructors | Margot Weijnen, Ernst ten Heuvelhof |
Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
Language | English |
Subjects | Business Programming Social Sciences |
Tags | Business & Management Computer Science Engineering Social Sciences |
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