Matthias Mersch has over 6 years of experience in academic research on energy systems, including 3 years in his current position as a researcher at Imperial College London. His focus is on energy system modelling and optimisation from a technology and whole-energy system perspective. Using comprehensive energy system models, he assesses the influence of various decisions, uncertainties and policies with the aim to identify robust and efficient energy system transitions. Matthias holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering from RWTH Aachen University.