Kornelis Blok

Kornelis Blok is a prominent expert in energy systems analysis with an extensive background in academic and organizational leadership. Currently serving as Chair of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Technical Council since July 2023, Kornelis Blok is also a Professor of Energy Systems Analysis at Technische Universiteit Delft, having held various leadership roles, including Chairman of the Delft Energy Initiative. With a robust history of contributions to climate science, Kornelis Blok has been a Lead Author for multiple Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment reports. Additionally, Kornelis Blok's tenure includes significant roles with the Netherlands Scientific Climate Council and Milieu Centraal, while previously founding and directing Ecofys and holding various academic positions at Universiteit Utrecht. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Energy Science and an MSc in Physics, both from Utrecht University.