Dr. Jan Cappelle

Professor

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Biography

Jan Cappelle is a member of the faculty at KU Leuven, focusing on sustainable energy engineering and electrical energy systems applications. With extensive involvement in research related to electromobility and innovative electrical conversion technologies, he has contributed significantly to projects aimed at enhancing flexibility in energy systems and improving energy production from photovoltaic systems. His recent projects include initiatives on agrivoltaics, exploring the combined production of fruit and green energy, and the influence of battery storage on residential electricity pricing. Jan's research often intersects with challenges in low voltage distribution grids and the transition to farm energy systems, making him a pivotal figure in advancing sustainable practices within the engineering discipline. He regularly collaborates with other academics and industry professionals to address modern challenges in energy management and sustainable practices. Jan has delivered presentations at international conferences and is actively publishing in reputable journals, underscoring his commitment to knowledge dissemination in the fields of agrivoltaics and energy systems.

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Experience

Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

KU Leuven • Gent, Belgium

Senior academic staff in the Faculty of Engineering Technology, focusing on sustainable energy innovations and electrical systems.

Requirements for KU Leuven

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:94
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:166
Overall
Required:154
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's programme in Engineering Science with strong components in computer science and mathematics Bachelor's degree in Informatics or Computer Science with a strong component of mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.