Dr. Laurens De Vries

Professor

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Biography

Prof. Laurens de Vries is a professor at Delft University of Technology specializing in the energy sector, market design, regulation, and energy systems integration. He is the full professor and coordinator of the Energy Systems Integration Program at the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA). His research has included numerous projects, such as electricity market design for all-renewable systems and the modeling of market flexibility. He has also participated in the Sustainable Energy Technology Systems Program, focusing on the simulation of capacity remuneration mechanisms. Prof. de Vries's expertise encompasses market electricity capacity distribution and flexibility, alongside energy engineering. He received his mechanical engineering degree from TU Delft and subsequently obtained a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies with an emphasis on environmental economics from Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. He earned his doctorate from TU Delft on the topic of electricity generation adequacy, showcasing his deep involvement in energy-related issues. His significant contributions to conferences and papers have been recognized, including winning the Erasmus Energy Science Award, highlighting his impactful research in energy informatics management.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

— Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Full professor in the energy sector focusing on market design and energy systems integration.

Awards

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Erasmus Energy Science Award

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

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:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.