EU PVSEC Executive Committee

Robert Kenny holds a Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering and a PhD for research in the field of fibre optic devices. He has been a scientific researcher at the Renewables and Energy Efficiency Unit of the Joint Research Centre in Ispra (Italy) since 2001 as part of the European Solar Test Installation, ESTI. He is working in the field of outdoor module measurement, energy rating, and characterisation and measurement issues related to novel photovoltaic technologies. He contributes to standards development within Technical Committee 82 of the IEC.

Wim Sinke (1955) is Program Development Manager at ECN Solar Energy, Petten, The Netherlands. He studied experimental physics at Utrecht University, where he graduated in 1981. He did PhD research at the FOM-Institute for Atomic and Molecular Physics (AMOLF) in Amsterdam and received a doctor’s degree from Utrecht University in 1985 for a thesis entitled “New physical processes for silicon solar cells”. From 1986 to 1987 he was a visiting scientist at the Hitachi Central Research Laboratory in Tokyo, where he worked on amorphous silicon. From 1987 to 1990 he was project leader at AMOLF and was involved in crystalline silicon solar cells and fundamental properties of amorphous silicon, as well as in ion and laser processing of semiconductors. In 1990 he joined the Energy research Centre of the Netherlands ECN to set up and lead a new group on photovoltaics. This group has grown to a size of 80 people and covers a broad range of topics: wafer-based crystalline silicon, thin-film silicon, and polymer solar cells and modules, including life-cycle and economic analyses.

Wim Sinke is a part-time professor at Utrecht University on “Science and Applications of Sustainable Energy Systems” and Chairman of the European Photovoltaic Technology Platform. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Royal Dutch Shell Prize 1999 for his contributions to the science and technology of silicon and solar cells and for his role in the creation and development of the Dutch programme on R&D and implementation of photovoltaics, and the European Becquerel Prize 2011 for outstanding merits in photovoltaics.

Stefan Nowak is an experimental physicist by training and Managing Director of NET Nowak Energy & Technology Ltd., a Swiss consultancy specialized in the area of renewable energy, energy and resource efficiency. His biography is characterised by a continuous evolution from research to technology and innovation management. He has broad technological and market expertise which cover activities in communication, technology management and policy with a strong emphasis on international cooperation. Until 2017, Stefan was for many years Programme Manager of the Swiss Photovoltaic RTD Programme. Stefan is active in leading positions of European and global networks of photovoltaics. He acts as co-ordinator of the SOLAR-ERA.NET consortium, a European network of national and regional funding organisations and RTD and innovation programmes in the field of solar electricity generation, supported by the Horizon 2020 Programme. Stefan is also Swiss Alternate Delegate in the Executive Committee of the Photovoltaic Programme of the International Energy Agency (IEA PVPS TCP) – from 2001 to 2021, Stefan was chairman of this important global cooperation programme. In his different international roles, Stefan Nowak received the 2017 Becquerel Prize for outstanding merits in photovoltaics.

Professor Marko Topič is a Full Professor of Elec. Eng. at the University of Ljubljana and an Affiliated Professor at the Colorado State University. Since 2006 he is the Head of the Laboratory of Photovoltaics and Optoelectronics. Prof. Topič is a fellow of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, senior member of IEEE and OSA, member of Slovenian Academy of Engineering and since 2014 the chairman of European Technology and Innovation Platform Photovoltaics (http://etip-pv.eu). He has co-authored 2 books and more than 180 papers in peer-reviewed journals that are cited more than 7000 times.

Veronica Bermudez is an internationally recognized clean energy strategist with over 20 years of experience advancing solar PV, BESS, and hydrogen technologies. She specializes in technology transfer, industrial scale-up, and innovation leadership across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. As the founder of Berbetin, Veronica drives consulting and co-development services that bridge the gap between research and real-world deployment. Previously, she led the Energy Center at QEERI, where she positioned it as a hub for applied energy research.
Passionate about sustainability and scaling impact, Veronica is a trusted advisor, speaker, and partner in the global clean energy transition who has received several prestigious awards, including the 2007 International Schieber Prize, the Research and Development Leader of the Year from the Women in New Energy Leadership Awards 2022, and Middle East Sustainability Leader 2024. She is also an Associate Editor in Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, a IEEE Senior Fellow and an Angel Investor specialized in cleantech though WA4STEAM (Women Angels for STEAM).

Eszter Voroshazi is the Head of PV modules & systems division at CEA and working on the campus of INES. She has in-depth expertise in innovative material and technology development for standard and integrated PV modules, and their reliability testing. She received her Master Degree in Engineering in 2008 from INSA de Rennes in France, and her PhD degree in 2012 from KU Leuven in Belgium for her work on reliability investigation of organic photovoltaic cells. Previously, she has been R&D Manager of PV cells, modules and systems groups at IMEC in Belgium. In parallel, she has been coordinating the Photovoltaics Activity in EneryVille and serving also as Secretary of the Industrial Advisory Board. She is currently involved in ETIP-PV as expert and as organizer of Metallization& Interconnection workshop. In the past she served as evaluator for international funding agencies (DOE, ANR, FWO) and was member of IEC standardization committee. She has published more than 100+ papers and proceedings.

Dr Heinz Ossenbrink, has a PhD in Physics from Hahn Meitner Institute, Berlin, and joined the European Commission's Joint Research Centre in 1982. He built up the JRC's activity on Photovoltaics when Europe started its research and pilot programme for Photovoltaic systems. In 1995 he became Head of the Unit for Renewable Energy, and expanded research and support activities to Energy Efficiency and Bio-Energy, notably Biofuels. His work was dedicated to the scientific support of EU legislation for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency. More  recently, he developed the unit's portfolio to support Africa's efforts for a renewable energy supply.

Since 1982 he contributed to the standards work of the IEC TC82, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, in particular regarding calibration of reference cells and lifetime testing of PV modules. His many publications cover measurement and testing methods for photovoltaic generators, economic assessment of renewable energy and global environmental impacts of extended bio-fuel use.

Heinz Ossenbrink has been serving in the Scientific Committees and in Chair person functions of leading scientific conferences, such as the prestigious series of European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conferences and the European Biomass Conferences.

Jonas Bergmiller is a recognised expert in climate action and renewable energies, with over 15 years of experience in driving impactful initiatives in the sector. As Managing Director for Events & Knowledge Transfer at WIP Renewable Energies, he oversees the development and implementation of high-profile conferences, networking platforms, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that support a sustainable energy transition.

Previously, as Marketing and Communication Manager at a renewable energy company, he played a key role in promoting national and international projects across Europe. His work involved close collaboration with ministries, municipalities, industry leaders, and associations to accelerate the deployment of sustainable energy solutions.

With a background in international cultural management, he has developed and executed innovative event formats that facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. His strengths lie in project management, professional networking, and knowledge transfer, enabling him to foster meaningful connections and impactful initiatives in the renewable energy sector.

His commitment to sustainability was recognised in 2008 when he received the Environmental Prize of his hometown, Munich. Through his leadership, he continues to contribute to the advancement of renewable energy and climate action, ensuring effective dialogue and knowledge sharing within the industry.

Jon de Gregorio is the Director and Scientific Coordinator of the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC), where he leads the strategic development and scientific coordination of the world’s largest conference dedicated to photovoltaic research, technologies, and applications. He is also Head of Unit of Scientific Services and Cooperation at WIP Renewable Energies.

He is a senior expert in renewable energies, environmental science, and sustainability and holds multiple academic degrees, including a Master of Science in Environmental Science from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), a Master of Science in Built Environment with a specialization in water resources engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, a Master in Renewable Energies from UNED, and an Executive MBA from Universidad Pontificia de Comillas in Madrid.

He began his career in the field of the environmental engineering consultancy in Spain, with focus on waste and water treatment, recycling and sustainability, where he was for more than 6 years coordinator and manager of various types of projects and providing technical, legal and scientific advice to internal and external stakeholders. Since joining WIP Renewable Energies in 2013, he has he has been involved in various European and International initiatives aimed at accelerating the Energy Transition and the deployment of solar energy technologies in the energy sector.

Driven by a curious mind and a strong appetite for continuous learning, he brings a dynamic and forward-looking perspective to his work. His interdisciplinary background and eagerness to explore emerging knowledge enable him to bridge scientific excellence with real world impact.