Main research themes

Energy systems

Which contains research subjects like new energy technologies, biomimetics, evolving energy systems, environmental impact, and societal acceptance.

Current theme lead: Prof. P.V. Aravind

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Bio-based economy and “circular resource” systems

Involving new energy technologies, geothermal energy, sustainability of innovative biotechnology, food systems and resource usage, waste management, and multi-level governance in natural resource management.

Current theme lead: F. (Franco) Ruzzenenti, PhD

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Carbon cycle and climate

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) and other negative emission technologies, combustion, atmospheric carbon dynamics, marine carbon cycle, climate and its impact on the carbon cycle, as well as the economics and societal impacts of negative emission technologies

Current theme lead: Prof. dr. R. (Richard) Bintanja