M.F. Asselbergs

Prof. M.F. Asselbergs holds a professorship in Building Design & Technology at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment. Their research focuses on innovative housing solutions, circular economy applications in construction, and sustainable urban development. Key areas include disaster-resilient housing in Caribbean contexts, Netherlands housing policy integration, and modular/circular building systems.

Recent projects include leading the Circular Built Environment Hub (2016–present) and the Circular Impulse Initiative, emphasizing education and resource efficiency. They have organized major events like the Circular Impulse Initiative Action Plan Launch (2022).

Research themes span housing temporalities, modular design, and social sustainability. Collaborations involve international teams addressing low-income housing challenges and climate adaptation strategies. Their work has been featured in 17 publications including peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes on contemporary urban design thinking.

Prof. Asselbergs contributes to academic governance as editor of a journal and has engaged with public discourse through media contributions on affordable housing innovations.