Introduction New Employees
Facilities
BIOBASED CONSTRUCTION LAB, JRCZ, MIDDELBURG
In the biobased construction lab at JRCZ, researchers test the strength and durability of materials made from mycelium, elephant grass, flax, hemp, cork, straw, and seaweed. They have state-of-the-art equipment at their disposal. The biobased construction lab is located on the ground floor.
CHEMISTRY LAB, JRCZ, MIDDELBURG
The chemistry lab consists of an analytical, organic, and life sciences section. Researchers and students in the chemistry labs have a range of modern equipment available, including GC/MS, IPC-AES, and real-time PCR, allowing them to study the composition of different types of samples with great sensitivity and specificity. All spaces are flexible to accommodate new developments.
DATA SCIENCE LAB, JRCZ, MIDDELBURG
In the Data Science Lab, researchers and students work on data-driven solutions. The lab also offers opportunities to present research results in visually engaging ways. Visualizations range from statistical graphs to interactive game worlds, utilizing the lab’s advanced computers, large modern 3D video wall, and the latest technologies.
ECOLOGY LAB, JRCZ, MIDDELBURG
The ecology lab researches issues such as food production, climate adaptation, desalination, water purification, and nature-based solutions.
ENGINEERING LABS, JRCZ, MIDDELBURG
In the engineering labs on the first and second floors of the JRCZ, the latest equipment is available, such as 3D scanners, laser cutters, CNC machining, and setups for process and energy technology.
SEALAB, PRINS HENDRIKWEG, VLISSINGEN
The SeaLab is located in the PSD building on Prins Hendrikweg and focuses on practice-oriented research in saline aquaculture: the controlled production of water-bound organisms such as sea vegetables, seaweed, algae, ragworms, shellfish, and fish. The lab has access to salt water pumped from its groundwater source, purified by a de-ironing system combined with mechanical and biological filtration systems. Inside, there are small controlled salt and freshwater setups, with larger setups available in the outdoor area. The lab will be renewed and expanded in 2024 and 2025.
HYDROGEN LAB, EDISONWEG, VLISSINGEN
This laboratory is located in room L.0.18/0.19 of HZ in Vlissingen and includes a number of modern practical setups. Developments in the hydrogen transition are moving fast, so the lab will be expanded in the coming period to allow flexible use for research and certified training..
FIELDWORK
Several research groups also work outside the locations in Middelburg and Vlissingen, conducting fieldwork at various locations in the Southwest Delta.