Systems theory
In the past decade, there have been strong developments in communication (internet, e- mail, smart phones, wireless), computation (Moore's exponential law - processors, memory, storage capacity), sensor networks (data warehouses) and cyber science (integration of knowledge). These developments allow the implementation of smart, high-tech, cost-effective solutions to water/energy/material related problems in a bio-based/circular economy.
The objective of the project is to support new and innovative technological solutions to complex, dynamic, and possible constrained, systems in a bio-based/circular economy, such as water-energy-material cycles in urban systems, S/N/P cycles in natural and industrial environments, storage and aquaponic systems, through network modelling and data-model integration techniques.
The image on the right is courtesy of Agudelo et al., 2012 ‘Harvesting urban resources towards more resilient cities’ Journal Resources, Conservation and Recycling Volume 64, Pages 3–12