Personal profile

Teaching

Christian teaches various laboratory courses, including solar cells, C programming and supervising various student projects.

Research interests

Christian's research focuses on the integration of different energy sources to develop sustainable hybrid energy systems. He has experience in modelling complex energy systems, ranging in scale from household to a national energy infrastrucutre. In addition, Christian has contributed towards studies which analyse the effectiveness of hybrid energy technologies and their potential application in the energy transition towards more sustainable energy systems.

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):

  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Education/Academic qualification

Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Master in Science, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg

1 Sept 20121 Jun 2014

Award Date: 1 Jun 2014

Materials Science (miscellaneous), Bachelor of Engineering, University of Alberta

1 Sept 20041 Jun 2008

Award Date: 1 Jun 2008

External positions

Engineer, Focus Corporation

1 Jun 20101 Aug 2012

Keywords

  • TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
  • QA76 Computer software

Research Focus Areas Research Centre or Centre of Expertise * (mandatory by Hanze)

  • System Integration

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics where Christian van Someren is active. These topic labels come from the works of this person. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
  • 1 Similar Profiles

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
  • Best Paper Award

    van Someren, C. (Recipient), Oct 2021

    Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

    File