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Geert Verbong is a Full Professor and Chair of System Innovations & Sustainability Transitions in the section of Technology Innovation & Society at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His areas of expertise include the history of technology, renewable energy technologies, power generation, energy, photovoltaics, distributed generation and grids. Geert’s research focuses on the introduction of renewable energy technologies and the future of energy systems.
Academic background
Geert Verbong has an MSc in Applied Physics and a PhD in Innovation Sciences and was senior researcher and co-editor of two series of books about the History of Technology in the Netherlands in the 19th and 20th century. Recent publications include a book on the history of renewable energy in the Netherlands (2001) and the Dutch Energy Research Centre (2005).
Geert has managed several research projects, funded by NWO and the Dutch Government (BSIK, EOS) and advises on policy. For four years, Geert acted as part-time research coordinator at the Brabant Center for Sustainable Development (Telos) at Tilburg University. Currently he is also research and education coordinator at the Eindhoven Energy Institute. He has been a core member of the Dutch Knowledge Network on System Innovations or Transitions, working on the social dimensions of smart grids and implementation of solar PV.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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NEON: New Energy Outlook for the Netherlands
Alkemade, F., Loomans, N., El Feiaz, A., van Druten, E., Rosero Abad, S., Maharjan, P., Alkema, L., Khaleghparast, S., Verbong, G. P. J., Bekkers, R. N. A. & Kirkels, A. F.
1/11/20 → 31/10/24
Project: Research direct
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cVPP: Community-based Virtual Power Plant
Wieczorek, A. J., Wieczorek, A. J., van Summeren, L. F. M., Van den Berghe, L. H. G. J., Groenewoudt, A. C., Verbong, G. P. J., Papachristos, G., Kirkels, A. F. & Alkemade, F.
20/09/17 → 30/06/22
Project: Research direct
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Impuls projects between TU Eindhoven, RWS, and PON
Oldenziel, R., Oldenziel, R., Dekker, H., Petzer, B., Bek, P. K. B., Sun, Q., Jeekel, J. F. (., Verbong, G. P. J., Veraart, F. C. A., Wieczorek, A. J., Spahn, A. & Kalmbach, K.
16/12/15 → 31/12/20
Project: Research direct
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From automobility to smart mobility
Verbong, G. P. J., Salas Gironés, E., Vrscaj, D., Wieczorek, A. J. & Manders, T. N.
1/09/15 → 31/08/19
Project: Research direct
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Energy Vision Development
Verbong, G. P. J., Verbong, G. P. J. & Wieczorek, A. J.
1/05/15 → 31/12/16
Project: Research direct
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Collaborative business models and platforms in shared mobility transitions: the case of bikeshare integration
Petzer, B., Wieczorek, A. J. & Verbong, G. P. J., 12 Jan 2021, (Accepted/In press) Business Models for Sustainable Transition. Aagaard, A., Lüdeke-Freund, F. & Wells, P. (eds.). Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review
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The legal street: a scarcity approach to urban open space in mobility transitions
Petzer, B., Wieczorek, A. J. & Verbong, G. P. J., 2021, In: Urban Transformations. 3, 24 p., 3.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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The merits of becoming smart: How Flemish and Dutch energy communities mobilise digital technology to enhance their agency in the energy transition
van Summeren, L. F. M., Wieczorek, A. J. & Verbong, G. P. J., 18 Jun 2021, In: Energy Research and Social Science. 79, 14 p., 102160.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Community energy meets smart grids: Reviewing goals, structure, and roles in Virtual Power Plants in Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands
van Summeren, L. F. M., Wieczorek, A. J., Bombaerts, G. & Verbong, G. P. J., 1 May 2020, In: Energy Research and Social Science. 63, 14 p., 101415.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Complexity, tensions, and ambiguity of intermediation in a transition context: the case of Connecting Mobility
Manders, T. N., Wieczorek, A. J. & Verbong, G. P. J., Mar 2020, In: Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions. 34, p. 183-208 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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EU Citizens Award for Sustainable Energy Innovation
Wieczorek, Anna J. (Recipient), van Summeren, Luc F.M. (Recipient), Verbong, Geert P.J. (Recipient) & Groenewoudt, Aleid C. (Recipient), 23 Jun 2020
Prize: Other › Discipline related › Professional
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IE&IS valorization prize 2020
Wieczorek, Anna J. (Recipient), van Summeren, Luc F.M. (Recipient), Van den Berghe, Laura H.G.J. (Recipient), Groenewoudt, Aleid C. (Recipient), Verbong, Geert P.J. (Recipient), Pernot, S. (Recipient), Veul, J. (Recipient) & Papachristos, Georgios (Recipient), 17 Dec 2020
Prize: TU/e › Other › Scientific
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Nominee European Sustainable Energy Award for cVPP innovation
Wieczorek, Anna J. (Recipient), van Summeren, Luc F.M. (Recipient), Verbong, Geert P.J. (Recipient) & Groenewoudt, Aleid C. (Recipient), Jun 2020
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Nominee IE&IS valorisation prize 2019
Wieczorek, Anna J. (Recipient), van Summeren, Luc F.M. (Recipient), Verbong, Geert P.J. (Recipient) & Groenewoudt, Aleid C. (Recipient), Dec 2019
Prize: TU/e › Other › Scientific
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Activities
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Modeling the energy transition
Geert P.J. Verbong (Speaker) & N. Loomans (Speaker)
1 Feb 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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Energy system transition & Transition Theory
Geert P.J. Verbong (Speaker)
31 Jan 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Keynote talk › Scientific
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Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) (External organisation)
Geert P.J. Verbong (Chair)
Oct 2018 → Jun 2019Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee › Scientific
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Province of Noord-Brabant (External organisation)
Geert P.J. Verbong (Chair)
2017 → 2021Activity: Membership types › Membership of board › Professional
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Social Innovation and Transitions in Energy Program (SITEP), Professional training
Anna Wieczorek (Responsible lecturer) & G.P.J. Verbong (Lecturer)
11 Nov 2015 → 12 Nov 2015Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy › Professional
Press/Media
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-University of Sussex - People power crucial for low-carbon future, new research shows
26/05/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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People power crucial for low-carbon future, new research shows
24/05/16 → 25/05/16
5 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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People power crucial for low-carbon future
25/05/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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People power crucial for low-carbon future, new research shows University of Sussex
24/05/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Student theses
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De ontwikkeling van de transistor bij Philips
Author: Verbong, G., 31 Aug 1981Supervisor: Broer, L. (Supervisor 1), Lintsen, H. (Supervisor 2) & Ruiter, de, W. (External person) (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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