A Pioneer in Urban Energy Systems and Climate Change Policy
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Delft University of TechnologyMirjam Harmelink serves as the manager of the Urban Energy Institute at TU Delft, bringing over 25 years of expertise in climate change and energy systems. Her academic foundation includes a Master's degree in Technology and Innovation from TU Eindhoven, which she completed between 1991-1993. Her career spans significant roles, including work at Ecofys, where she contributed to groundbreaking research on energy efficiency and market barriers, and the National Institute of Climate and Health in the Netherlands. As an independent consultant and project manager for 12 years, she developed expertise in quantifying effects of market failures in end-user energy and evaluating sustainability of district heating networks. At TU Delft, she focuses on urban energy systems, heating transition strategies, and policy evaluation, while contributing to international energy efficiency assessments. Her work has influenced European energy and climate policies, particularly in areas of district heating systems and urban energy transitions.