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Policy and business strategy for a livable planet. Specialties: geological net zero, carbon policy, marine cloud brightening, sustainable culture, ecological design

Netherlands

As a Technical Lead at Blue Cooling Initiative, lead the development of Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB) from offshore wind installations, in collaboration with local communities, sponsors, governments, universities and industry stakeholders.

On Substack I write about what's on my mind. I try to stick to topics that are in some way related to my work as a consultant and teacher. Expect things like: climate physics, systemic change, cultural change, interdisciplinary cooperation etc.

Portugal

At the International School close to where we live I teach IGCSE and A level physics and mathematics. Lately mostly AS and A level physics and this year AS level Marine Sciences. I enjoy empowering young people with knowledge and understanding, and help them acquire deeper insights and problem solving skills.

Lagos, Faro, Portugal

I am part of a group of citizens who appreciate the natural beauty of the southwestern Algarve, acknowledge its ecological value and would like to see it protected, both legally and in practice. We engage with the local community and the local government as watchdogs, educators, and advisors.

I mentored and coached my A-level physics students with their Earth Prize (https://www.theearthprize.org/) proposal addressing the water shortages in Portugal due to climate change. The name of the project is AquaSense with the mission: “to contribute to a world where every drop counts, fostering resilience and well-being for generations to come."

Lagos, Faro, Portugal

Following a long held dream I designed and constructed a carbon negative, solar powered house for our family on some forested land in the southwestern Algarve. I used local timber and already dead trees and rocks that were present at the land and reused materials, such as doors, windows and even insulation material. I also built a grey water system and a rainwater collection and retention system. Agroforestry is currently in progress with small fruit trees in the ground and melioration of the… Show more Following a long held dream I designed and constructed a carbon negative, solar powered house for our family on some forested land in the southwestern Algarve. I used local timber and already dead trees and rocks that were present at the land and reused materials, such as doors, windows and even insulation material. I also built a grey water system and a rainwater collection and retention system. Agroforestry is currently in progress with small fruit trees in the ground and melioration of the soil. Show less

Lagos, Faro, Portugal

In 2018 it turned out Portugal had offered concessions to international oil companies for deep-sea drilling off-shore and for hydraulic fracking on-shore. When this came out a large group of residents voiced their opposition and got organized. I helped organize various manifestations and participated in debated with local municipalities. I also wrote a letter to a local news outlet explaining my reasons to oppose the drilling (see below). Eventually the oil companies abandoned their exploration… Show more In 2018 it turned out Portugal had offered concessions to international oil companies for deep-sea drilling off-shore and for hydraulic fracking on-shore. When this came out a large group of residents voiced their opposition and got organized. I helped organize various manifestations and participated in debated with local municipalities. I also wrote a letter to a local news outlet explaining my reasons to oppose the drilling (see below). Eventually the oil companies abandoned their exploration plans and the Portuguese government promised not to support new fossil fuel projects. Show less

Portugal

Before I became a father I worked for about a year and a half at a pedagogical project for troubled teenagers from Holland and Germany. Most of the youngsters at the project had endured psychological trauma in their early years and posed very challenging behavior, including delinquent and aggressive behavior. In this position I learned to maintain a functional relationship under challenging circumstances.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

San Diego's craft beer and in particular IPA culture inspired me to create something similar in my hometown Amsterdam. ABC was a gypsy-brewery creating several unique ales with organic malts and lots of hops.

Western Algarve

On of the first craft breweries in the Algarve. Flagship beer: "West Coast IPA". Enjoyed doing this because I have a passion for beer and food in general and could combine the distribution with surfing. Folded the business after I met my partner and we started to think about settling and having a family.

Lagos, Faro, Portugal

Quatro Ventos was a project for sustainable living in southwest Portugal. We did natural building, planted trees and brewed our own IPA :)

Netherlands

Just after I returned to Amsterdam from the USA I registered a charitable foundation in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The goal of the foundation was to promote more sustainable living and was inspired by ecovillages, in particular Dancing Rabbit in Missouri, USA. Looking back the legal structure was a bit of overkill for a project that ended up being more of a personal exploration. I learned about different forms of sustainable, communal living and attracted a rather large following on Facebook.

Lagos, Faro, Portugal

After I had moved to southwest Portugal I developed and taught a course on sustainable culture primarily based on Bill Mollison's "Permaculture Designer's Manual".

San Diego, California, United States

At Scripps Institution of Oceanography I worked on various projects related to internal waves, both in the deep sea and near the surface pycnocline. We also looked at the role of internal waves in vertical heat transport and in the large scale ocean circulation. These processes are both relevant to the climate as the ocean accounts for the bulk of heat storage and transport. In San Diego I also worked on the planning and design of field observations.

Galápagos, Ecuador

While at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) I applied for and was awarded ship time to collect finescale oceanographic measurements off Galapagos Islands. In collaboration with the Applied Physics Lab at SIO our team employed a novel setup of multiple wave-powered profilers on free-floating buoys.

Indian, Atlantic And Pacific Ocean

I was a member of the scientific party (from apprentice to chief scientist) on oceanographic research cruises in the period 2005-2012:Indian Ocean (Durban, South Africa), NIOZ/NOCAtlantic Ocean (San Juan, Puerto Rico), NOAAIndian Ocean (Phuket, Thailand), SIOIndian Ocean (Kaohsiung, Taiwan), SIOPacific Ocean (San Diego, USA), SIOPacific Ocean (Galapagos Islands, Ecuador), Chief Scientist, SIOIn total approximately 100 days at sea.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

While at uni I marveled at the skills of many of the fellow students in the science department. In Amsterdam it is common for students to work side jobs. I reckoned the special skills in problem solving and computer programming that many science students possess could be utilized better. With this idea I got together with two friends, an economist and a fellow physics student. We decided to start a business that would link students to technical, paid projects at companies and nonprofit… Show more While at uni I marveled at the skills of many of the fellow students in the science department. In Amsterdam it is common for students to work side jobs. I reckoned the special skills in problem solving and computer programming that many science students possess could be utilized better. With this idea I got together with two friends, an economist and a fellow physics student. We decided to start a business that would link students to technical, paid projects at companies and nonprofit organizations. Gong Reflections grew to employ around 25 young specialists mostly in IT and offered services ranging from project management, recruitment and selection, and outplacement and pay-rolling. I sold the business in 2005. Show less

Amsterdam Area

Following my passion for food I took a sabbatical year from university to work full time with Chef Leonardo at this amazing restaurant in Amsterdam. Toscanini serves authentic, rustic Italian food: antipasti, primo piatto, segundo piatto, etc.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Physical Oceanography

The Indian Ocean branch of the global meridional overturning circulation is an important site of watermass transformation from deep water.

Master Of Science - Ms, Physics

My thesis was on an optical experiment I built that successfully implemented a classical-wave analogy of Grover's Quantum Search Algorithm.

Summer School, Physics Of The Climate System

The course covered the role of glaciers in the climate system, tele-connections in the Indian Ocean, the Dutch Wadden Sea, isotopic.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mathematics, Computer Science And Natural Sciences

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physics

After completing secundary school in Amsterdam I took the train to Italy and enrolled at the university of Padova where I followed physics.

Education record

Education record