In his actual position as Head of Division at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Wind) Ignacio Marti Perez is responsible for the research and innovation strategy for wind energy materials and components of the world leading research organization in wind energy.
He has more than twenty years of international experience, including ten years in executive positions in research centers in Spain (CENER), the United Kingdom (ORE Catapult) and Denmark (DTU).
He is also an influential professional in the wind energy sector thanks to his participation during the last years in executive roles in the International Energy Agency (IEA), Wind Energy Technology Platform (TPWind) and the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA).
Ignacio said: “EERA JP Wind is the largest and most influential network of research organizations in Europe, our role in delivering research-based solutions that can solve energy challenges is more important than ever. The world is moving towards an accelerated deployment of wind energy, with key considerations on energy security, net zero constraints and increased requirements for wind energy to play a central role in a new energy system. In this context, many previous wind energy research challenges remain important, while some new challenges need to be included in the overall agenda. Together with our members, I will work towards ensuring the JP Wind will play a key role in the years to come, ensuring collaboration in wind energy research and promoting a research agenda that reinforces European leadership in wind energy.”
A new management board were also elected with the following members: Peter Eecen (TNO), Paul McKeever (ORE Catapult), Jake Badger (DTU), John Olav Tande (DTU), Arno van Wingerde (Fraunhofer IWES), Antonio Ugarte (CENER), Ignacio Marti Perez (DTU, new member), Tuhfe Gocmen (DTU, new member) and Vibeke Stærkebye Nørstebø (SINTEF, new member)