Jacco Heres

Jacco Heres is a Principal Researcher for the AI for Energy Grids research programme at Alliander, where responsibilities include supervising interns and PhDs, developing research plans, and exploring collaborations with knowledge institutions and companies. With a background as a Senior Data Scientist, Jacco contributes to the 'Inzicht in Belasting' scrum team, focusing on methods to calculate and predict loads in the power grid. Previous roles as an Analytics Expert and Junior Analytics Expert involve developing machine learning and statistical models to address challenges related to the energy transition and grid reliability. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics and a dual Bachelor's degree in Physics and Mathematics from Utrecht University, alongside training in Artificial Intelligence from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology. Additionally, Jacco has gained research experience through an internship at the FOM Institute for Plasma Physics Rijnhuizen and held teaching assistant positions at Utrecht University.