Our Researchers

Doga Turgut - PhD candidate, TU/e

Doga is investigating the employee perspective within the energy transition. Her research focuses on how the "person-environment fit" can be used to improve the attraction, integration, and retention of skilled workers in the renewable energy sector.

Koen Dwarshuis - PostDoc, Twente University

Koen is developing and operating the Hexapod, a sophisticated platform for the physical simulation and hybrid testing of wind turbine components, improving the accuracy of load and performance assessments.

Max Fa Si Oen - PhD Candidate, TU/e

Max's research is dedicated to finding effective ways to increase public and stakeholder understanding of the value of offshore renewable energy projects, helping to build social acceptance and support.

Caterina Pezzola -PhD candidate, Wageningen University

Caterina's project explores how floating offshore energy structures can also serve as hubs for marine life. She focuses on combining them with nature-inclusive seafood production, such as suspended shellfish culture, to strengthen the local ecosystem.

Panagiota Atzampou - Postdoctoral Researcher, TU Delft

Panagiota is developing a system for the contactless position control of offshore wind turbines. This research aims to make the delicate installation phase of these massive structures safer and more efficient.

Harshit Nayak- PhD candidate, TU Delft

Harish’s research focuses on developing a data-driven, self-calibrating digital twin framework for offshore power networks. The study involves simulations of wind power plant models integrated with a synthetic Dutch power system, along with the collection of time-series data from SWITCH field labs under varying grid conditions. The performance, accuracy, and reliability of the developed model will be evaluated by comparing its dynamic responses with field experiment results.

Punya Gowda - PhD Candidate, TU Delft

Punya's research focuses on the fatigue and damage analysis of offshore steel structures. She is specifically investigating the effects of corrosion fatigue in seawater on foundational elements like turbine monopiles.

Bart Gerlagh - PhD candidate, Twente University

Bart is developing and operating the Hexapod, a sophisticated platform for the physical simulation and hybrid testing of wind turbine components, improving the accuracy of load and performance assessments.

Yegor Osipov - PhD candidate, University of Groningen

Yegor's project focuses on the regulations governing port operations, wet storage, and environmental aspects of FOW components like cables and mooring lines. He is analyzing the industry's need for a more streamlined and flexible legal framework across Europe.

Alexandra Ministeru - PhD Candidate, TU Delft

Alexandra's work is in the Delft Center for Systems and Control. Her research focuses on creating data-driven control systems to optimize the performance and stability of individual floating wind turbines and entire wind farms.

Mathis Miroux - PhD candidate, TU Delft

Mathis investigates the complex aerodynamic and structural loads on the rotor of a floating wind turbine. His research aims to understand how these forces impact the overall dynamics and stability of the floating platform.

Anilcan Ulu - PhD Candidate, TU/e

Anilcan's project focuses on the hybrid testing of far-wake characteristics of floating wind turbines in atmospheric flow. His work in the ABL wind tunnel aims to better understand and model the atmospheric effects on these floating structures.

Thomas Bruhn - PhD Candidate, Wageningen University

Thomas is exploring the use of immersive experiences, like virtual and augmented reality, for communication and stakeholder engagement. His work aims to convey the complex ecological aspects of the North Sea in a more intuitive and impactful way.

Apostolia Pataki -PhD candidate, University of Groningen

Apostolia’s research examines the development of policies for (floating) offshore wind energy. She analyzes how environmental considerations are integrated into these frameworks and examines the legal barriers that may hinder FOW deployment across Europe.

Jeroen Huber - Postdoctoral Researcher, Wageningen University

Jeroen's research focuses on the ecological impact of offshore wind farms. He studies how anthropogenic sounds and the physical presence of turbines affect the behavior of marine animals.

Tristan Quinten - Postdoctoral researcher, TU Delft

Tristan's research centers on the foundations of floating offshore wind turbines (FOWT). He studies the impacts of both the initial installation process and the long-term cyclic loading from waves and wind on the seabed anchors and mooring systems.