Delft Young Academy

The Delft Young Academy (DYA) is a platform for the development of academic leadership of and cooperation between early career researchers. The DYA helps to build a university wide network of scientists and external stakeholders, including the KNAW, NWO, OCW, and the other Young Academies in Dutch universities, amongst others. This allows members more opportunities to influence university, national or even international academic policy. In Delft the goals of the Young Academy are- Spark dialogue and cooperation between disciplines and faculties - Facilitate that early career academics develop a vision on academic policy and have a voice - Support the professional development of early career academics - Connect science, technology and design with society. At most universities, membership of the Young Academy is reserved for a selected few. In Delft we decided on a different, more inclusive approach. DYA is open to academic staff who have received their PhD within the last 10 years. The DYA is governed by a board appointed through an open and transparent selection process. with involved members and an active board. The current DYA board consist of: Dr. Darinka Czischke (Co-chair) Dr. Cees Haringa (Co-chair) Dr. Delphine De Tavernier (Treasurer, maternity leave) Dr. Michael Weinmann (Treasurer, maternity cover) Dr. Angelo Accardo Dr. Jazmin Zatarain Salazar Dr. Martin Sand Dr. Yan Feng Dr. Ana Somoza-Tornos Dr. Jinzu Sun