Vera Sluijter
About Vera Sluijter
Vera Sluijter is a Graduate Intern at Arup and a communication assistant at Universiteitsfonds Delft, with a background in Civil Engineering from TU Delft.
Current Role at Arup
Vera Sluijter is currently a Graduate Intern at Arup. In this role since 2020, she has been involved in the development of a modular system for timber viaducts utilizing parametric design techniques. Her work mainly focuses on infrastructure projects and the application of advanced design methodologies in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland.
Affiliation with Universiteitsfonds Delft
Vera Sluijter serves as a communication assistant at Universiteitsfonds Delft, a position she has held since 2018. Additionally, she works as a communication representative for TU Delft FAST since 2019. Located in Delft en omgeving, Nederland, she manages communication tasks, streamlining information dissemination within the university framework.
Educational Background
Vera Sluijter completed her Master of Science (MS) in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Building Engineering from TU Delft, a journey that spanned from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, she earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering from the same institution, graduating in 2019 after a four-year program. Her education has equipped her with a solid foundation in civil engineering principles and advanced design practices.
Past Roles and Responsibilities
Before her current roles, Vera Sluijter has held several key positions. She chaired the Value of Design Symposium in Delft during 2019-2020, guiding the event's operations and coordination. As a committee member for the Derdejaars onderwijs commissie at Het Gezelschap 'Practische Studie' from 2018 to 2019, she contributed to the academic and curricular development processes. She also served as Secretary at PSOR cafe and various other roles at Het Gezelschap 'Practische Studie' from 2015 to 2018.
Expertise in Parametric Design
Vera Sluijter has specialized expertise in parametric design, particularly in the context of infrastructure projects. Her experience includes developing modular systems for timber viaducts, leveraging advanced parametric techniques to optimize structural design. This skillset underscores her ability to incorporate cutting-edge design methodologies in practical engineering applications.