environmental impact assessment (EIA)
Partners
Avans University of Applied Sciences (Avans UAS).
The universities of applied sciences (in Dutch: 'hogescholen') offer programs that focus on the practical application of arts and sciences.
"Avans" is a knowledge institution with a powerful position in Brabant, anchored in the Brabant working field. For years Avans have also been known outside the country as the best university of applied sciences valued for its atmosphere and quality of education.
As a knowledge institution, we develop new knowledge for education and society. With our research we want to have impact on social issues. Avans has 4 Centres of Expertise and 2 expertise centers and over 31 professorships. Groups of researchers conduct practice-oriented research. The Centre of Expertise Materials and Energy Transition (MNEXT) is the place where Living Lab interns find their bachelor or graduation assignment. Please read more here.
previous internships
Research topics for internships vary by period as they are aligned with the ongoing research at that time. Below are some examples of previous internships to get a feel of what's possible within the subject.
Avans University of Applied Sciences (Avans)
Practical research by performing environmental impact assessment, for example life cycle analysis. You will be part of the environmental impact assessment team and be able to work with LCA for Experts software and databases such as EcoInvent. You will be busy with literature research, learning about environmental impact assessment and life cycle analysis principles, contact with project partners and processing environmental impact data.
Examples of topics: performing environmental impact assessment/LCA on the process of chemical recycling or valorisation of residual streams from nature or agricultural sources.
Qualifications
Examples of suitable academies:
- Environmental engineering
- Environmental studies
- Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Upon inquiry
additional information
Possible internship periods
Upon inquiry
Working language
English