Dr. Anne Nillesen

Professor

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Biography

Anne Loes Nillesen explores the impact of transitions such as climate change, mobility, and the circular economy on urban design. With practical experience, she contributes valuable insights to academia and vice versa. Nillesen is the founder of Defacto Urbanism, where her daily work involves applying research to design principles that improve the quality of urban areas. Her method focuses on an integrated systems approach, addressing aspects of soil and water systems, ecological systems, material flows, and logistical networks. She advocates for the role of design in systematically exploring the impact of policy choices on urban development. Nillesen emphasizes the need for flexibility in projects to adapt to societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, and urban growth.

Research Interests

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.