Jesus Lizana

Jesus Lizana is an Associate Professor in Engineering Science at the University of Oxford and Non-Tutorial Fellow at Wolfson College. He leads research on Zero-Carbon Space Heating and Cooling at the ZERO Institute and contributes to the Future of Cooling Programme at the Oxford Martin School. His expertise spans architecture, engineering, and climate science, with a focus on sustainable energy systems and resilient urban environments.

Dr. Lizana holds a BSc in Architecture and MSc in Building Engineering from the University of Seville, followed by a DPhil in Low-Carbon Buildings. He has held academic positions at the University of Seville, University of Edinburgh, Technical University of Munich, and Universidade de Lisboa. His consultancy work spans energy projects in the UK, India, Spain, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia, advising institutions like UNEP and the UK Department for Energy.

His research integrates building performance, thermal energy storage, and climate resilience. Key areas include decarbonizing heating/cooling systems, urban microclimate analysis, and sustainable cooling strategies. Recent work explores demand flexibility in energy systems and climate projections for temperature scenarios.

• Awards: Marie Curie Fellowship, Juan de la Cierva Fellowship
• Grants: Extensive funding for interdisciplinary energy research
• Advising: Strategic guidance to international organizations and governments
• Labs/Teams: ZERO Institute (ECR network), Future of Cooling Programme