Jan holds a Masters degree in Energy Science (Utrecht University) and a Masters degree in Economics (University Bayreuth). He has a strong background in energy system modeling, mathematical optimization and data analysis and is passionate about the transition towards a sustainable world. In his PhD project he focuses on large-scale offshore wind integration in the North Sea region. In his work, he combines various disciplines ranging from policy making and legal research with mathematical optimization of large scale multi-energy systems.

He is the lead developer of AdOpT-NET0, a bottom-up energy system model that is used within the research group. After work, Jan loves to sport - anything from the triathlon diciplines to squash, climbing or volleyball.