Jan Helsen (VUB – Accoustics & Vibrations Research Group, OWI-Lab) is a professor in mechanical engineering and a leading figure at the Offshore Wind Infrastructure Lab (OWI-Lab), where he coordinates projects on drivetrain monitoring and big data analytics for offshore wind turbines. His research aims to enhance the operational efficiency and longevity of wind turbines by utilizing advanced monitoring systems and big data platforms. He was awarded a Fulbright scholarship in 2017-2018, during which he conducted research at MIT on the condition monitoring of induction motors in an industrial Internet of Things context. Jan has been instrumental in projects that optimize turbine performance through condition monitoring and health-aware control. We can clearly state that he has a broad view on the AI & Energy field. Jan is active in the Flanders AI Research Program, where he leads the use case on Renewable energy production.