Dr. André Faaij

Professor

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Biography

André Faaij is a Distinguished Professor of Energy System Analysis at the University of Groningen. His research focuses on energy system integration, modeling, and transition processes concerning low carbon energy systems and related innovation policy questions. Key areas of his work encompass the biobased economy, renewable energy technologies, and energy system scenario analysis modeling. He also examines sustainability assessments of energy systems, alternative transport fuels, decarbonization of fossil fuels, CO2 capture and storage, the hydrogen economy, waste treatment, and material and energy efficiency. Faaij's expertise includes technological learning for innovation in energy systems, greenhouse gas balances, and energy research policies, making him a leading figure in multidisciplinary engineering studies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.