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Jan-Diederik van Wees is a Professor at Utrecht University, specializing in Geothermal Exploration. His research focuses on integrated numerical model development and applied studies in geothermal fields. He explores the linkage between lithospheric, basin, and magmatic processes, aiming to predict resource quality, safety, and sustainability in geothermal energy production. His work includes assessing tectonic heat flow, temperatures, and their impact on resource productivity and safety, with special attention given to natural stress, fractures, and induced seismicity. Van Wees employs probabilistic techniques and techno-economic analysis to evaluate geothermal resource performance, facilitating cost-effective exploration and safe exploitation. His chair promotes innovative combinations of multi-scale multi-physics modeling techniques to enhance the understanding of spatial and temporal variations in geological parameters, which are crucial for geothermal exploration. Additionally, he is involved in developing novel methods for performance assessment and decision-making regarding geothermal resources from a regional and national policy perspective.
Department of Psychology