معرفی
Erik Delarue holds the following positions at KU Leuven:
- Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Sciences
- Subdivision head, EnergyVille TME - Delarue
- Member, EnergyVille Division
- Member, KU Leuven Institute for Energy and Society (KIEM)
- Member, Faculty Council of Engineering Sciences
- Member, Departmental Council of Mechanical Engineering
- Member, POC Energy
His research interests span energy system modeling, electricity and gas markets, renewable energy integration, green hydrogen, carbon pricing, and power system planning. Key focus areas include:
- Market design for high renewable penetration
- Policy instruments for decarbonization
- Integration of distributed energy resources
- Energy system optimization under uncertainty
- European electricity market design
Analysis of his recent publications (2024-2025) shows a concentration on carbon pricing mechanisms, green hydrogen support schemes, and electricity storage optimization. His work frequently combines economic modeling with power system engineering to address energy transition challenges, particularly in European contexts with emphasis on market dynamics and policy interactions.
Scientific awards:
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Advising and grants:
Professor Delarue supervises the following PhD students:
- Meus, J.
- Phillips, K.
- Smets, R.
He is promoter or co-promoter for multiple research projects including:
- Energy System Modeling (2025-2029)
- Co-design of offshore wind parks under climate and market uncertainty (2024-2028)
- Future-proof electricity market design (2024-2028)
- Regulation of offshore networks (2024-2028)
Labs and teams:
He leads the EnergyVille TME - Delarue subdivision within the EnergyVille research consortium, focusing on energy system modeling and market analysis with strong industry and policy stakeholder collaboration.
