Showcases
Some showcases of our complexity research:
El Niño Prediction Using Neural Networks
Our new prediction model makes it possible to give El Niño forecasts for up to nine months in advance.
Social Science: Mathematical social network model
Using the game Battle of the Sexes, our researchers show how different social network structures have effect on overcoming conflicts of interest.
Infrastructure: Solutions for railway disruptions
Using a NWO grant we work on improving the resilience and reliability of the Dutch railway system.
Climate change: Deadline for climate action
In a study together with scientists in the UK we show that there are strict deadlines for taking climate action.
Economics: The madness of people
We use complexity research to analyse financial systems, where a small event can trigger a change in beliefs and sudden collective action.
Law: Legal analysis supported by complexity theory
Our analysis of the GDPR shows that this law may not effectively prevent discrimination based on sensitive traits like ethnicity and religious beliefs.
Sociology: Success and Luck
Using complexity models we study the role of luck and positive feedback spirals in the determination of personal success.
Economic Geography: The Principle of Relatedness
We developed a framework that systematically maps technological and research capabilities for all EU regions.