I am an assistant professor of Multi-Scale Integrated Energy System Design at TU Delft. I work on computational methods to support the design of practically viable and technically robust energy systems across scales, from districts to countries.

For instance, I develop optimisation algorithms applied to energy system models that generate a wide range of feasible design alternatives, from which stakeholders can realise trade-offs and identify practically viable consensus solutions. These methods are known as ‘Modelling to Generate Alternatives’ (MGA). An example is the original SPORES algorithm, which has been coupled with various modelling software, including PyPSA recently. Check out the Research page for an overview of all my main research areas.

Currently, I am leading research projects that further develop MGA and my other methods and apply them to real-world energy system design challenges. For example, in the SPROUT project funded by the Dutch Enterprise Agency, we collaborate with industrial partners to provide the greenhouse horticulture sector with the tools to quickly transition to carbon-neutral energy hubs that can integrate smartly with the rest of the national system.

At TU Delft, I am also part of the PowerWeb Institute, which aims to design intelligent, integrated and inclusive energy systems, and I lead the ‘Transforming Cities’ task of the Urban Energy Institute. I represent as well TU Delft in the Young Board of the 4TU.Energy institution, fostering collaboration among the four Dutch universities of technology. Internationally, I support the Open Energy Modelling Initiative, promoting openness and transparency in energy system modelling.