Dr. Neelke Doorn

Professor

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Biography

Professor Neelke Doorn holds the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Chair in 'Ethics of Water Engineering' at Delft University of Technology. She directs the Values, Technology, and Innovation program and has an extensive academic background with degrees in Civil Engineering (TU Delft, 1997, cum laude), Philosophy (Leiden, 2005, cum laude), and Law (Open University, 2016, cum laude). Neelke obtained her PhD at TU Delft in 2011 with a thesis on Moral Responsibility in R&D Networks and has received several prestigious research grants, including the NWO-Veni and NWO-Vidi, focusing on the ethics of flood risk management and resilience policy in climate adaptation. Her research combines philosophical insights with empirical investigations and modeling techniques, examining the moral dimensions of water engineering policies and the impacts of climate change. Notable publications include 'Water Ethics: Introduction' and contributions to the Routledge Handbook of Philosophy and Engineering, highlighting her expertise in flood justice and responsible innovation. Professor Doorn has also engaged in public discussions through media articles and has a commitment to addressing ethical questions in the design and management of technology. Since 2023, she has been actively involved in various consultancy and research projects addressing government and social security issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek professor in 'Ethics of Water Engineering', directing the Values, Technology, and Innovation program.

Awards

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NWO-Veni Grant

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NWO-Vidi Grant

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

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