Jan is the CEO and owner of Haemers Technologies, a global leader in thermal desorption solutions for soil remediation. With nearly 35 years of experience, Jan has been a pioneer in the field, shaping soil legislation in Belgium and Europe and advocating for sustainable remediation through innovative in situ technologies. He holds three Master's degrees in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, and Hydrogeological Engineering, and has long promoted circular thinking in soil management, favoring effective in situ remediation over traditional dig-and-dump methods. Under his leadership, Haemers Technologies operates worldwide, with over 60 patented and patent-pending solutions to restore contaminated land efficiently and sustainably. Jan is also a frequent lecturer at European universities and an expert evaluator for EU research programs.