As emeritus professor of Energy and Sustainability at the University of Groningen and senior advisor at New Energy Coalition, I combine my academic expertise with applied research on the energy transition. My focus is on themes such as hydrogen, the North Sea, and the future of Groningen. For example, I contribute to the sustainability of the East Groningen Industrial Cluster, which is developing into a regional hydrogen cluster. I am also closely involved in the international hydrogen and offshore energy symposium "Wind Meets Gas," which brings together the countries surrounding the North Sea annually.
Involved in the following projects
Research
BatteryNL
Batteries with improved capacity and lifespan through knowledge of material surfaces.
Researchrounded
Havenschets
Exploring ports as hubs for sustainable energy supply and cooperation.
The following articles published
WEC NL Report: Future of energy-intensive industry 2025
New Energy for Groningen
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