Research Centers

HAN has around 50 different research centers. Only a few currently have an English website. Others are under construction and will be available here soon.

Architecture in Health
To develop an empathetic living environment, we combine insights from social science, engineering and technology. This multidisciplinary approach is essential to bridge the gap between what people want and need and what is spatially and technologically possible.

HAN Automotive
We love innovative projects we can learn from. They allow us to work together with companies. Use technologies that push the automotive domain further. And keep our focus on green and smart mobility. Our research method is always based on model formation and model validation using prototyping and testing.

Inclusive Digital Design & Engineering
Digital tools have become an indispensable part of our lives today. They influence the way we work, learn, travel and shop. And they are developing at lightning speed. But what if you can’t take part in the digital society or have trouble doing so because of a visual impairment?

International Business
How can we support international businesses and their ecosystem in the transitions towards sustainability?

Sustainable River Management
Suddenly the streets are flooded. Shortly afterwards, agriculture suffers from drought. Climate change poses increasing challenges for civil engineering, spatial planning and water management.

HAN BioCentre
The work of the Centre of Expertise HAN BioCentre focuses on the responsible and smart use of living systems. The knowledge generated contributes to innovations in both the pharmaceutical industry and the biobased economy.

Balanced Energy Systems
The RC Balanced Energy Systems researches and develops solutions within the energy transition by its own test and development facilities around electrical energy and H2 technology.

Biobased Innovations
The transition to renewable raw materials is essential for building a more sustainable future. The Biobased Innovations research group develops key technologies that help accelerate this transition.

Drug Discovery
The Drug Discovery research group focuses on challenges faced by the pharmaceutical industry. Research includes advanced testing systems and the identification of new chemical starting points. By developing smart technologies, the group contributes to faster and more effective drug discovery.