Dr Jeike Wallinga
Dr Jeike Wallinga is a professor of Energy Transition, where she combines her passion for sustainability with her technical expertise in physics. Her background in programme management—gained in corporate organizations—also plays a key role in her approach to tackling energy transition challenges.
Her work focuses on developing innovative, sustainable solutions that bridge the gap between technology, policy, and practical implementation.
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Research Focus
With the Energy Transition research group, Dr Jeike Wallinga aims to develop practical solutions that contribute to an accelerated energy transition. She works closely with students and industry partners to bridge the gap between research and real-world implementation, ensuring that sustainability efforts lead to meaningful and impactful change.
Education
Dr Jeike Wallinga studied Physics at Utrecht University, specializing in Energy Physics. In 1998, she earned her PhD with research focused on thin-film solar cells (amorphous silicon).
Research Experience
After completing her studies, Jeike Wallinga worked as a researcher and project/programme manager at Océ in Venlo. In 2012, she returned to the field of energy, initially serving as programme manager for Energy Efficiency at Alliander (a network company). She later became an entrepreneur, founding Turquoise Energy Management (TRQS B.V.), where she provided consultancy on energy transition at the regional level, aiming for an affordable and feasible shift to sustainable energy systems. From Turquoise Energy Management, Jeike also served as the quality and control coordinator for the Dutch Association of Metering Companies until 2020.
Since 2018, Jeike has combined consulting with research. She started as lead researcher and later became associate professor in energy transition concepts for the built environment at Saxion University of Applied Sciences, within the Sustainable Energy Provision research group. Since October 1, 2019, Jeike has been working as a professor of Energy Transition at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences.
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