Dr. Paul Van Der Laan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Paul van der Laan is a Senior Researcher with a focus on wind energy solutions and their optimization. He is actively engaged in various projects related to wind turbine performance and modeling, contributing to significant advancements in understanding complex atmospheric interactions in wind farm operations. His research interests include analytical solutions for cumulative wake effects in yawed wind turbines, as well as multi-scale turbulence modeling and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for accurate wake simulations. With a robust portfolio of conference presentations and supervision activities, Paul plays an essential role in educating future experts in wind energy technologies. His work significantly aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially in promoting efficient energy solutions. Over the past five years, he has been involved in numerous interdisciplinary collaborations across Europe, Asia, and America, enhancing the global impact of his research.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Researcher

2015-01-01 — Present

Technical University of Denmark • Kongens Lyngby, Denmark

Conducting research and supervising PhD candidates in the field of wind energy and its optimization.

Requirements for Technical University of Denmark

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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent Strong background in Mathematics and Physics
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Statement of purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally across Technical University of Denmark (DTU) MSc programs including Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Engineering disciplines. Specific prerequisites vary by department/curriculum.