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Jean Van Laar

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Associate Professor at University of Pretoria
📍 Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Jean van Laar is an Associate Professor at the University of Pretoria and owner of WIRED Engineering. He specializes in nuclear and chemical engineering, focusing on plasma and waste-to-energy systems. With a PhD in Chemical Engineering, he is deeply involved in both academic instruction and engineering consulting.

Passionate about people development, Jean is actively involved in postgraduate supervision, curriculum development, and various learning programs. His certifications in improving mental health and establishing well-being programs suggest a strong interest in fostering positive work and academic environments.

His research includes developing a simulation model projected to save South Africas coal-fired power plant fleet R900 million annually.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Associate Professor
Job Level
Middle
Location
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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Waste-to-Energy Systems
As an engineering consultant, he has specific expertise in plasma and waste-to-energy systems, a core part of his professional practice.
People Development
He explicitly states a passion for developing people through postgraduate supervision, academic programs, and other learning initiatives across multiple universities.
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Career

Work history

7-2026
Associate Professor
University of Pretoria
8-2025
Senior Process Engineer
STL Nuclear (Pty) Ltd
2-2025
Postgraduate Supervisor
University of Johannesburg
9-2024
Owner
WIRED Engineering
1-2023
Adjunct Senior Lecturer
Industrial Engineering | Stellenbosch University
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Education
2015 - 2018
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Pretoria
2013 - 2015
Master's degree
University of Pretoria
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