Infra-PaX Navigating ParadoXes from simultaneous digitalisation and sustainability transitions in Infrastructure

• Project duration: April 2026 - March 2031
• Funder: Dutch AcadResearch Council (NWO) Vidi Talent Scheme
• Project members: Dr Eleni Papadonikolaki
• More details: https://www.tudelft.nl/en/2025/tu-delft/vidi-grant-for-sixteen-leading-tu-delft-researchers

Project description:

Infrastructure owners increasingly adopt digital technologies to improve their operational efficiency. However, integrating digitalisation with national and/or European sustainability objectives is challenging due to energy-hungry technologies. Apart from maintaining high-quality services for users, leaders in infrastructure must balance the demands of digital transformation and environmental responsibility. This study explores strategies that infrastructure leaders can employ to balance the sometimes conflicting goals of digitalisation and sustainability. By analysing leadership approaches within the infrastructure sector and their inter-connectedness, the research offers insights to guide infrastructure leaders through these complex transitions, ensuring that technological advancements contribute positively to sustainable development and societal well-being.