Rick Wolbertus

Rick Wolbertus is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Energy and Innovation at the Faculty of Technology, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. His work focuses on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, smart grid optimization, and sustainable transportation solutions. He leads research on grid capacity enhancement through dynamic charging strategies and collaborates on projects like the Flexpower3 initiative. His contributions include analyzing EV charging behavior, infrastructure scalability, and policy impacts.

Wolbertus has published extensively on topics such as smart charging algorithms, battery-supported EV hubs, and post-pandemic charging patterns. He actively participates in professional activities, including invited talks on zero-emission construction sites and EV integration in urban grids. His work has been recognized with awards like the Zero Emission Techniek Talent 2020 and a 2023 nomination for the KennisDC Parel award.

Key research themes include optimizing low-voltage grid hosting capacity, data-driven infrastructure development, and cooperative charging station usage. He co-authored influential reports like Data as Driver (2024) and has contributed to datasets on V2G technology and EV charging behavior analysis.