Rense Koolstra
About Rense Koolstra
Rense Koolstra is an ICT employee at TNO and OGD, with a background in Sustainable Energy Technology and Advanced Technology.
Current Roles
Rense Koolstra is currently working as a Technical Research Assistant at TNO in Eindhoven, Netherlands. In this role since 2020, he contributes to various research projects. Concurrently, he also works at OGD in Delft, Zuid-Holland, as an ICT employee since 2017, where he manages and supports information and communication technology systems.
Previous Employment
Before his current roles, Rense had a brief stint at Aurubis in Zutphen, Gelderland, in 2015. Here, he worked as a factory worker for three months. His experience in various industries highlights his versatility and adaptability in different work environments.
Educational Background
Rense Koolstra holds a Master's degree in Sustainable Energy Technology from Technische Universiteit Delft, completed between 2016 and 2020. His studies covered interdisciplinary subjects such as solar energy, wind energy, biomass, ocean energy, and electricity and heat storage. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Advanced Technology from Technische Universiteit Twente, studying from 2011 to 2015.
TNO Heat Battery Project
At TNO, Rense contributed to the heat battery project, focusing on measurements and analysis of thermal conversion materials. He also developed a model for a heat exchanger, demonstrating his skills in technical research and model development for sustainable energy solutions.