Dr. Javanshir Fouladvand

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Javanshir Fouladvand is an Assistant Professor at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development at Utrecht University. His research focuses on complex energy system design, modeling, and governance, emphasizing system complexities and alternative governance modes that facilitate energy transitions. His main research lines include institutional design and collective action related to the decommodification of energy systems, along with the environmental footprint of various actors, processes, products, and events. Fouladvand utilizes computational modeling and simulation methods, such as optimization and agent-based modeling, in conjunction with quantitative approaches, including questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups. He holds a PhD in complex energy system engineering from Delft University of Technology. Fouladvand is actively involved in several Dutch and European projects, where he serves as the task work package leader.

Research Interests

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology