Leading Expert in Underground Thermal Energy Storage and Sustainable Heating
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Delft University of TechnologyMartin Bloemendal serves as an assistant professor at TU Delft's Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences while also working as a researcher at KWR water research. His expertise focuses on underground thermal energy storage (ATES), heat pump systems, and geothermal energy applications. His vision centers on maximizing the potential of subsurface renewable energy sources while ensuring their availability for future generations. Through his dual position at KWR and TU Delft, he develops innovative concepts at the university and implements them in industry pilot projects, effectively bridging the gap between academic research and practical applications. His work encompasses teaching various courses across different faculties while conducting research to advance ATES and Borehole Heat Exchanger (BHE) technologies. His research approach combines technical innovation with practical implementation, focusing on sustainable solutions for cooling and heating buildings through underground thermal energy storage systems.