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Erik de Jong is a part-time associate professor in the Power Electronics Dominated (Smart) Grids research group within the Electrical Energy Systems department at the Technical University of Eindhoven. He is primarily affiliated with DNV GL, where he serves as a principal researcher and manager of the Flex Power Grid Lab in Arnhem, Netherlands. His expertise lies in grid-connected power electronics, focusing on the impact of widespread integration of power electronics within power systems, and developing test equipment at the system level to ensure reliable operation of power systems. In his role at the Technical University of Eindhoven, he directs research programs and guides PhD students in the field of power electronics and smart grids. His research includes modeling with validated models and conducting laboratory testing, including power control hardware-in-the-loop techniques. Erik is an active contributor to scientific literature, regularly publishing his research results in peer-reviewed international conferences and journals. He is also a senior member of IEEE and serves on the board of the IEEE BeNeLux chapter, having co-authored many research papers related to the proliferation of renewable energy and the implications of integrating power electronics into power systems. Erik holds a B.Ing. and M.Ing. degree in electric electronic engineering from Rand Afrikaans University in Johannesburg, South Africa, graduating cum laude in 2001 and 2003, respectively, and earned his Ph.D. from Delft University of Technology in 2007.