Arjan van Timmeren

Arjan van Timmeren serves as a Full Professor of Environmental Technology & Design at TU Delft's Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, while also acting as Principal Investigator at the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS). After earning his PhD with distinction from TU Delft in 2006 for his research on optimizing water, energy, and nutrient flows in the built environment, he has established himself as a leading authority in sustainable urban development. His research portfolio encompasses environmental technology, urban metabolism, circular economy, and sustainable area development. As Scientific Director of the Resilient Delta Initiative and Academic Portfolio Director for TU Delft's Sustainable Cities program, he leads numerous international projects focusing on intelligent cities, green-blue infrastructure, and climate adaptation. His work emphasizes the integration of sustainable technologies in urban environments, particularly in areas such as energy-neutral construction, electrical mobility, and resource flow management. Beyond his academic work, he maintains creative pursuits including painting, running, Pilates, and avant-gardening, while enjoying Mediterranean cuisine and wines in his spare time.