Jan Simon Borgelt

Jan Simon Borgelt is a Research Fellow at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on biodiversity conservation, renewable energy impacts, and the application of data science to ecological challenges. He investigates the environmental trade-offs associated with renewable energy infrastructure expansion and develops tools to enhance biodiversity data collection through citizen science.

Key research themes include assessing biodiversity impacts of power lines on birds and mammals, modeling extinction risks for data-deficient species, and evaluating alien species transport risks via life cycle assessment. Borgelt collaborates internationally on projects addressing marine debris effects on sea turtles and the ecological implications of renewable energy grids.

His work bridges ecology and sustainability science, aiming to inform policy through rigorous data-driven approaches. He has presented findings at conferences like the Norwegian Ecological Society and the World Biodiversity Forum, emphasizing science communication through innovative methods like board games.

Borgelt’s publications span journals such as Communications Biology, Environmental Science and Technology, and Biological Invasions. His outreach efforts highlight urgent conservation needs for understudied species and the societal importance of balancing energy transitions with ecological preservation.