Bas Buchner Alumnus of the Year 2024

Bas Buchner, director of MARIN, has been elected TU Delft Alumnus of the Year 2024. According to TU Delft, he is an advocate for a strong Dutch maritime sector and a pioneer of the Maritime Master Plan for zero-emission shipping, which was awarded 210 million euros from the National Growth Fund. TU Delft is proud of its alumni, which is why it has been awarding the Alumnus of the Year prize together with the Delft University Fund since 2011. The prize is intended for alumni who have made their mark in the world of innovation and research.

Jasper Peterich, Director of Alumni Relations and University Fund Delft: "Bas Buchner has a clear vision for the future of the industry and the know-how to pave the way with concrete plans and projects. With his wonderful track record in the maritime sector in the Netherlands and worldwide, and his importance for maritime education and research, he inspires students and alumni to get the best out of their studies. They could not wish for a better figurehead."

On 15 April 2025, TU Delft will organise the 'Navigating the Future: AI and Data for Safer, Smarter Shipping' symposium in honour of the Alumnus of the Year award. Bas Bucher will officially receive the award on this day. He will be the keynote speaker.

Read more: https://www.tudelft.nl/en/events/2025/alumni/alumnus-of-the-year-2024