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Staff members with discipline Energy & Fuels

Academia develops at the interface of different fields. This is one reason why the University of Groningen is home to a wide range of fields, each with a great number of subject specialists. The overview below, which is based on a standard categorization of fields, will help you find the right expert for each field. If you cannot find the expert you are looking for in this list, try searching via a related field or faculty; you may find him or her there.

Overview of all disciplines

S. Achinas
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s.achinas rug.nl
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Energy law, focus area: offshore system integration
L.M. (Malin) Andreasson, LLM
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l.m.andreasson rug.nl
+31 50 36 34573
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PhD Researcher
Modelling energy and environmental items from a systems perpective. Examples: National electricity production, Household energy (direct & indirect) consumption, Decentralized energy storage, Energy analysis
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r.m.j.benders rug.nl
+31 50 36 34604
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Researcher Energy and Environment
My research is dedicated to facilitate the energy transition process. I investigate this process from a system perspective with a sharp eye for detail. I am especially interested in solutions to effectively integrate the power, heat, and passive energy systems. My expertise ranges from long term investment planning to short term strategies to balance the power system.

My experience encompasses energy systems models like power system simulation models, bottom-up technology-oriented models based on linear programming, top-down macro-economic models like computable general equilibrium models, agent based models, and geographical explicit models. With my expertise, I know how to combine (softlink) the strengths of different models, and interpret their results in the light of their weaknesses. Models I am familiar with include Plexos, MARKAL, TIMES, TIMER, WorldScan, and ArcGIS at national, European, and global scale.

I supervise European and national research projects. Topics of recent projects:
wind and solar power integration in the European power system (based on hourly modelling); impact of energy efficieny on electricity and heat demand patterns; identification of optimal placement of photovoltaic systems and wind across Europe; demand response at a large scale steel plant; combining energy efficiency measures, bio-based technologies and CO2 capture and storage (CCS) in the industry.

As supervisor of PhDs and Master Students I can explore new ideas in the energy efficiency and energy systems modelling research.

I am always interested in discussing cooperation and future opportunities.
prof. dr. ir. M. A. (Machteld) van den Broek
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m.a.van.den.broek rug.nl
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Adjunct Hoogleraar
Former chair: Ecophysiology of marine microalgae.
Key words: marine phytoplankton, marine carbon cycle, marine polar ecology, global change, harmful algal blooms, (micro)algal applications.

I am interested in all factors that control the growth and diversity of marine phytoplankton. In practice I was involved in projects that deal with climate change and (Ant)Arctic algal productivity and diversity, harmful algal blooms and algal applications. We executed experimental work in the lab, based on our extensive culture collection. Furthermore, we participated in field campaigns, for example to the open Atlantic, both polar regions, or Indonesia.
prof. dr. A.G.J. (Anita) Buma
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a.g.j.buma rug.nl
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Emeritus professor and former Department head
O.O. (Oluwajuwon Oluwagbemisola) Caleb
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o.o.caleb rug.nl
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PhD student
Sustainable development, Energy, Arctic, Canada, Nunavut, place identities
dr. K.I.M. (Kim) van Dam
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k.i.m.van.dam rug.nl
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Researcher
Field / Discipline
dr. L. (Lea) Diestelmeier
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l.diestelmeier rug.nl
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Assistant Professor
-Intergrative Neurobiology of Energy Balance (professoral chair)
-Behavioral energetics
-Obesity and co-morbidities
-Functional foods
prof. dr. G. (Gertjan) van Dijk
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gertjan.van.dijk rug.nl
+31 50 36 32116
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Professor
Energy System Modeling, Agent-Based Modelling
A. (Amirhossein) Fattahi, MSc
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a.fattahi rug.nl
+31 50 36 32645
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Ph.D. Researcher
Climate Change impacts/ extreme events
Climate change mitigation
Energy Transition 
Antarctica
S.C. (Sarah) Feron, Dr PhD
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s.c.feron rug.nl
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Environmental Management System, Industrial Ecology, Circular Economy, Biogas
D.L. (Linh) Hoang, MSc
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d.l.hoang rug.nl
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PhD student
C.W. (Warner) Hoornenborg, MSc
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c.w.hoornenborg rug.nl
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PhD candidate
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary, Chemistry, Organic, Energy & Fuels
prof. dr. J.C. (Kees) Hummelen
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j.c.hummelen rug.nl
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Professor
Few-Body Physics
Nuclear Structure and reactions
Hadron Structure
Instrumentation
Nuclear Energy
prof. dr. N. (Nasser) Kalantar-Nayestanaki
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n.kalantar-nayestanaki rug.nl
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Professor, Research Director
J. (Jann) Keller
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j.keller rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
chemical engineering; heterogeneous catalysis; electrocatalysis; solid oxide fuel cells; nitrogen fixation; carbon dioxide reduction; water electrolysis; alkane activation; protonic ceramic membrane reactors; chemicals and electrical power cogeneration; electrochemical promotion of catalysis
dr. V. (Vassilis) Kyriakou
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v.kyriakou rug.nl
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Assistant Professor in Energy Conversion & Processes
Energy Modelling
Biobased Economy
Land use systems
Bioenergy
Integrated Sustainability Assessment
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t.lap rug.nl
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dr. P.W. (Winnie) Leenes
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p.w.leenes rug.nl
+31 50 36 34872
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Chemical Kinetics; Thermodynamics; Heat Transfer
Y. (Yang) Li
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li.yang rug.nl
+31 6 4558 8042
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PhD student
Distributional effects of climate policies
C. (Carlotta) Masciandaro
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c.masciandaro rug.nl
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Field / Discipline
Energy & Environmental Law; Energy transitions; Renewable energy; Energy justice; Just transitions; Islands; Energy storage; Degrowth and the Law
R.J.G. (Romain) Mauger, PhD
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r.j.g.mauger rug.nl
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prof. dr. H.C. (Henk) Moll
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h.c.moll rug.nl
+31 50 36 34269
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Professor natural resources for sustainable production and consumption
electrocatalysis; water electrolysis; oxygen evolution reaction; oxygen reduction reaction; hybrid water electrolysis; glycerol valorization; alcohol oxidation reaction; carbon-based composites
dr. D.M. (Dulce) Morales Hernández
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d.m.morales.hernandez rug.nl
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Assistant Professor in Electrocatalysis
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L. (Lieke) van der Most, MSc
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l.van.der.most rug.nl
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PhD student
Economics of energy markets, energy systems, energy policy, energy transition, regulation of energy networks, climate policy
prof. dr. M. (Machiel) Mulder
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machiel.mulder rug.nl
+31 6 3103 5729
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Professor of Energy Economics
C.T. (Ceciel) Nieuwenhout, LLM
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c.t.nieuwenhout rug.nl
+31 50 36 35688
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Assistant Professor
E.R. (Lisa) van Nieuwkoop, LLM
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e.r.van.nieuwkoop rug.nl
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PhD Researcher
M.T. (Margarita) Nieves Zárate
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m.t.nieves.zarate rug.nl
+31 50 036 3457 3
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F. (Frank) Pierie
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f.pierie rug.nl
+31 6 5106 7674
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Researcher
Prof. Dr. PV Aravind is the Professor and Chair of Energy Conversion, University of Groningen. He did his MSc thesis research in the Section ET (TU Delft) on the topic “Generation of Electricity and Heat using Biomass Gasification, Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) and Micro Turbines” and received his MSc. from University of Oldenburg, Germany. He then continued his PhD work at the same section (TU Delft) on the same topic. Later he defended his PhD thesis titled “High efficiency energy systems based on biomass gasifiers, SOFCs with Ni/GDC anodes and gas turbines” at TU Delft. Since then, he has been involved in the supervision of research activities related to the development of fuel cell systems with a special focus on Gasifier-SOFC integrated systems. He runs a laboratory for hydrogen and fuel cell systems and supervises several PhD students and post-doctoral researchers. He teaches courses on hydrogen, fuel cell systems and thermodynamics of energy conversion. 
A. (Aravind) Purushothaman Vellayani, Prof Dr
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a.purushothaman.vellayani rug.nl
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Professor
F.H. (Felipe) Ravaglio Pasquini, MSc
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f.h.ravaglio.pasquini rug.nl
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PhD student
Energy Economics
L.R. Rekker, MSc
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l.r.rekker rug.nl
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Field / Discipline
Life Cycle Assessment
D.Y. (Dora) Ruiz Mendez
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d.y.ruiz.mendez rug.nl
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PhD student
Complex Systems, Network Theory, Energetics, Energy Modelling, Industrial Ecology, Rebound Effect, Finite Time Thermodynamics, Energy Efficiency, Transport Networks, Energy Markets
F. (Franco) Ruzzenenti, PhD
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f.ruzzenenti rug.nl
+31 50 36 34691
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Bert Scholtens is the Professor of Sustainable Banking and Finance. Fields he operates in Banking, Finance, Economics;
Corporate Social Responsibility, Socially Responsible Investing, Financial intermediation, Energy Finance, Financial institutions (banks, pension funds, insurance companies, mutual funds, etc.), International finance, Financial systems, Environmental economics, Ethical Finance.
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t.n.spijk-belanova rug.nl
+31 6 3198 2554
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Project Officer
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b.sridharan rug.nl
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J.G. (Joris) de Tomasi, MSc
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j.g.de.tomasi rug.nl
+31 6 3198 2375
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Communications Officer, Web coordinator
prof. dr. M. (Moniek) Tromp
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moniek.tromp rug.nl
+31 6 2529 1839
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Director Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials; Chair of Materials Chemistry
C.L. (Chelsea) Tucker, PhD
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c.l.tucker rug.nl
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Hydrogen economy, Business case and models, Renewable energy development plans, Logistics , System integration, Network design, Supply Chain and Transportation Optimization
https://www.rug.nl/feb/news/2019/university-of-groningen-transforming-northern-netherlands-into-green-energy-hub

https://www.rug.nl/feb/news/current/major-h2020-eu-research-project-for-evrim-ursavas

https://www.rug.nl/research/research-feb/magazine/docs/2021-summer.pdf

E. (Evrim) Ursavas, Prof Dr
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e.ursavas rug.nl
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Professor of Energy Logistics
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H. Wang, PhD
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hongqi.wang rug.nl
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Energy law and finance
Project development, regulation, and transactions
J.J.A. (Jaap) Waverijn, LLM
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j.j.a.waverijn rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
dr. ir. J. (Jingxiu Xie - JX) Xie
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jingxiu.xie rug.nl
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Assistant Professor in Catalytic Processes for Gas Conversion
A.I.M. Younis, MSc
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a.i.m.younis rug.nl
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PhD student
Environmental planning, integrated energy planning, sustainable development, governance renewal, decentralization, (post-)contingency theory, adaptive planning
prof. dr. C. (Christian) Zuidema
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c.zuidema rug.nl
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Associate Professor Spatial Planning
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