Ir. Rob van Holsteijn
Background: Industrial Design Engineering at the Delft University of Technology. Co-founder/director of VHK.
Over 18 years experience as a consultant in the Central Heating boiler, water heater, ventilation and radiator business for Nefit/Fasto (NL), Buderus (D), Caradon (UK). Technical consultant for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Energy policy consultant for Gas Appliances and Micro-cogeneration (fuel cells for stationary and mobile applications). Currently involved in micro CHP study for British Gas, SAVE studies for energy labeling of Central Heating Systems and Water Heaters, as well as studies on Future Energy Concepts for Novem. Fluent in English, Dutch; active and passive knowledge of French and German.
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Ir. René Kemna
Background: Industrial Design Engineering at the Delft University of Technology. Co-founder/director of VHK.
International experience in design and engineering of whitegoods, lighting and (office) furniture industry (Italy, Germany, Netherlands). Teaching experience at the DUT and Design Academy in Eindhoven. Responsible for consultancy on energy efficiency policy and Ecodesign of electric domestic appliances and lighting. Involved in EU and IEA projects regarding energy policy support for refrigerators, washing machines, CH Pumps, water heaters and ovens. In 2001-2002 he had a mandate to represent the Netherlands as a permanent technical expert in the EU's Energy Labeling Regulatory Committee (ELRC). Fluent in English, German, Italian, Dutch; active and passive knowledge of French.
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Ir. Martijn van Elburg
Background: Industrial Design Engineering at the Delft University of Technology. Research director at VHK.
Previous work experience includes topics such as ecodesign, sustainable building, pollution prevention, product oriented environmental management (POEM) and eco-labeling (European Commission - DG ENV).
At VHK responsible as a senior consultant for research on sustainable buildings, eco-efficient consumer durables and product-service systems. Networks in Ecodesign (secretary of O2 Netherlands, network for sustainable design). Fluent in English and Dutch; passive knowledge of French and German.
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Ir. Ing. Roy van den Boorn
Background: Applied Physics at the Hogeschool Zuyd in Heerlen and Technical innovations sciences with specialisation in Sustainable energy at the Eindhoven University of Technology. Research engineer at VHK.
Involved in design engineering and international research projects. International experience in research projects in Finland and Estonia. Fluent in English and Dutch; passive knowledge of French and German.
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Ir. Karin Brakkee
Background: Environmental Sciences at Wageningen University. Research engineer at VHK.
Experience in research in life cycle assessment and CO2 footprinting. Investigation of consumer products, with emphasis on sustainability and energy saving potential, i.e white goods and other domestic appliances. Involved in research studies and consultancy on ecodesign of domestic appliances. Fluent in English and Dutch; passive and active knowledge of Spanish, French and German.
direct line: +31 15 2755 764
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Ir. William Li
Background: Industrial Design Engineering at the Delft University of Technology. Design engineer and graphic designer at VHK.
Activities include product concept design, development and engineering, 3D CAD, CFD, 3D modeling and animation, software/user interaction design. Responsible for 2D/3D visual design and presentations. Other projects include multimedia presentation design and website development. Fluent in English and Dutch, passive knowledge of German.
direct line: +31 15 2755 771
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Ir. Jappe Zijlstra
Background: Industrial Design Engineering at the Delft University of Technology. Research engineer at VHK.
Experience in ecodesign and testing of consumer products, mainly with emphasis on energy consumption and durability, like light bulbs, CH boilers and other domestic appliances. Responsible for research studies and consultancy on ecodesign of domestic and professional appliances. Involved in studies on electric products like ovens, hobs and grills. Fluent in Dutch and English, passive knowledge of German.
direct line: +31 15 2755 770
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Nicole Koot
Office manager at VHK, responsible for office management, administration, communications, human resources and public relations.
Fluent in Dutch and English; active knowledge of French and Spanish, passive knowledge of German.
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