“When we’re on the right track, great things happen”. The true value of knowledge lies in its practical application, says Alex Sangers. Using mathematical models to solve real-world problems is absolutely fantastic.

In a military context, situational awareness, i.e., an understanding of how well you can see and how well you can be seen, is crucial. Turbulence degrades image quality and absorption by aerosols reduces contrast, which reduces the maximum distance at which you can see.

We work on developing tools, methods, guidelines and rich case descriptions, to support designers and other professionals in developing their capacity for designing inclusively.

As a child, Bart Sander could already be found studying security systems in shops. He’s now working for both the police and TNO as an adviser who helps protect society from wide-ranging security risks.