Juul Kusters

Juul Kusters is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Spatial Planning and Environment, Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen. Her work focuses on marine spatial planning, offshore energy system integration, and the energy transition, particularly in the North Sea region.

Research Overview: Her research addresses challenges in offshore energy storage and transport, with a focus on hydrogen infrastructure, multi-purpose interconnectors, and the environmental impacts of offshore wind energy. She contributes to the DOSTA (Developing Offshore Storage and Transport Alternatives) project consortium, leading work packages on marine spatial planning and environmental impact analysis.

Article Trends: Juul Kusters’ publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to offshore energy systems, legal frameworks for hydrogen deployment, and strategic marine spatial planning. Her work spans technical, environmental, and policy dimensions of energy transition in the North Sea.

Outreach and Collaboration: She actively engages in academic and public presentations, including talks at conferences and public events like 'Groningen Geeft Energie: Waterstof' (2024). Her collaborations involve institutions in the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK.