About
Daniel Peña Torres is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Built Environment, specializing in Water and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on sustainable resource management, particularly the water-energy-food nexus, multi-objective optimization, and environmental impact analysis. He explores systems engineering approaches to address complex sustainability challenges, including climate resilience and resource efficiency.
His work includes studies on electric vehicle impacts in Chile and lithium-ion battery recycling feasibility in metropolitan regions. He employs process systems engineering (PSE) methodologies and conducts literature reviews to advance nexus system design.
Key research trends involve multi-criteria decision-making, lifecycle assessments, and interdisciplinary frameworks for sustainable infrastructure. While no awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, his contributions highlight innovative approaches to nexus system optimization and environmental sustainability.