ZEYAD FAREA
Zeist,Netherlands
Summary
Renewable Energy Engineer with experience in system modelling, data analysis and technical project coordination. I enjoy solving complex problems, working collaboratively and translating technical results into clear, actionable insights. With a solid foundation in power-system fundamentals and integrated energy systems, I bring an analytical, structured and hands-on mindset to multidisciplinary engineering environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Research Intern
University of Groningen
, Netherlands
07.2024 - 02.2025
Techno-Economic & Life-Cycle Assessment of Small-Scale Biogas Systems
• Modelled system behaviour using MATLAB and Aspen Plus, focusing on reliability, energy flows, and storage interactions.
• Delivered techno-economic and LCA insights (87% CO₂ reduction across scenarios) and translated results into clear recommendations for academic partners and NGOs.
• Coordinated project activities, structured analysis tasks, and collaborated with international stakeholders to meet deadlines.
Energy Transition Project
Hanze University of Applied Sciences
, Netherlands
12.2023 - 01.2024
Wind–Solar–Biogas Hybrid System (Groote Veen)
• Modelled an integrated wind–solar–biogas system in MATLAB, analysing hourly–seasonal energy flows and system behaviour.
• Assessed storage options (biogas, hydrogen, thermal, CAES) to improve flexibility and reduce required renewable capacity.
• Produced clear technical documentation and presented system-performance results to stakeholders.
• Worked in a four-person team, coordinating modelling tasks and contributing to structured project planning.
Education
European Master - Renewable Energy
Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Groningen, Netherlands 01.2023 - 01.2025
BSc - Petroleum Engineering
Hadhramaut University
Yemen 01.2012 - 01.2017
Skills
Technical: System modelling Power-system basics Techno-economic analysis Environmental life-cycle assessment Storage & flexibility assessment Renewable-integration analysis
Tools: MATLAB Aspen Plus/HYSYS Excel SQL Salesforce
Soft: Analytical thinking Project coordination Communication Collaboration Problem-solving Adaptability
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- WIJ 3.0, Sustainability Volunteer, Utrecht, Netherlands, 2024, Present, Assisted in insulating 10+ households as part of a 5-person team, helping reduce energy loss and improve residential efficiency.
- Warande, Community Support Volunteer, Zeist, Netherlands, 2024, Present, Offered companionship to elderly residents, encouraging social interaction and well-being.
LANGUAGES
English
Fluent
Dutch
Intermediate
Arabic
Native
Certification
- Basic Elements of Safety Certification(VCA)
- Business Administration Diploma
- Salesforce Administrator & Certified Associate
Timeline
Research Intern
University of Groningen
07.2024 - 02.2025
Energy Transition Project
Hanze University of Applied Sciences
12.2023 - 01.2024
European Master - Renewable Energy
Hanze University of Applied Sciences
01.2023 - 01.2025
BSc - Petroleum Engineering
Hadhramaut University
01.2012 - 01.2017