Ander Martinez Alonso

Ander Martinez Alonso is a post-doctoral researcher on energy systems modelling and analysis. He holds a joint PhD in Engineering Sciences from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in Belgium and Kobe University (KU) in Japan. His research focuses on the application of optimisation techniques to the analysis and modelling of Multi-Energy Systems (MES). His interests span a wide range of topics, including design optimisation and assessment, dispatching and operation of complex energy systems, renewable energy generation and load forecasting, life cycle optimisation, and the promotion and development of  local renewable energy systems.

He actively collaborates with Flemish-Belgian organisations and has contributed to multiple European and international projects, including Renaissance, Mamuet, Remote, H2ulst, Reformers, Efro, and dHystric (H2020, Interreg, FCH-JU, Horizon Europe), as well as projects in Japan such as Awajii Island (NEDO, Organisation for Advanced and Integrated Research) and Minerva (EU–Japan Industrial Cooperation Center).