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Alexandra den Heijer is Professor of Public Real Estate at Delft University of Technology. Her focus is on the challenges of managing public real estate portfolios, aimed at building theory to improve decision-making processes and finding new concepts for the built environment. She emphasizes the importance of institutions responsibly managing buildings—especially heritage and iconic locations—to serve societal goals, ensuring that they result in meaningful, functional, affordable, and sustainable environments. Her research field integrates theories and practical references from various scientific disciplines related to the built environment, including design, technological innovation, and urban development. Throughout her career, she has established herself as an internationally renowned expert in higher education campuses, contributing significantly to the understanding of their future management. Her influential dissertation, "Managing University Campus" (2011), paved the way for her role leading TU Delft's Campus Research Team. Today, she continues to connect academic research with practical applications, fostering collaboration among a network of PhD students, interdisciplinary researchers, and university staff.
Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.