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Louise ÖdlundView profile

Professor

• Energy Systems
• Sustainable Energy
• Energy Supply
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Louise Ödlund is a Professor and Head of Department at the Department of Management and Engineering (IEI) within Linköping University. Her research focuses on energy systems, sustainable development, and policy frameworks for achieving ecological and electrical resilience. She has contributed to interdisciplinary studies addressing future energy challenges in Sweden and globally. Key research interests include holistic energy system design, backcasting methodologies for sustainability goals, and policy analysis for renewable energy integration. Her recent work emphasizes strategies for decarbonization while maintaining grid stability and ecological balance. No scientific awards or student advisees are explicitly listed in the provided texts. She is affiliated with the Energy Systems (ENSYS) research group and actively publishes in high-impact venues like the World Congress on New Technologies.

Chenghong GuView profile

Professor

• Smart Energy Systems
• Energy Market Design
• Climate Change Resilience
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Dr. Chenghong Gu is a Professor in Smart Energy Systems at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering. He leads research in multi-vector energy systems, resilience under climate change, and energy market design. As Co-Editor-in-Chief of IET Smart Grid and Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, he contributes to advancing energy research standards. PhD: Electronic & Electrical Engineering (2010, supervised by Prof. F. Li) Research focuses on developing data-driven optimization models for smart grids, enhancing grid resilience against extreme weather, and designing local energy markets. His work addresses energy transition challenges, integrating renewables and low-carbon technologies. Key projects include the Supergen Energy Networks Hub and Zero Emission Local Energy Communities (ZELEC). Recent articles emphasize peer-to-peer trading, cybersecurity, and machine learning applications. He collaborates internationally, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to climate action and affordable clean energy.

Elliot RomanoView profile

Researcher

• Environmental Economics
• Energy Policy
• Decarbonization Strategies
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Dr. Elliot Romano is a Researcher at the Institute of Environmental Sciences, University of Geneva. His work focuses on decarbonization strategies, electricity market dynamics, and energy policy. He holds a PhD in Economics and has transitioned from industry roles in Swiss and European energy sectors to academic research. Key affiliations include the SWEET-EDGE project (since 2023) and Empa's Urban Energy Systems Lab (since 2021), contributing to studies like Energy Perspectives 2050. Research interests include carbon content of electricity consumption in Switzerland, renewable energy integration, electric mobility, and regulatory frameworks for decarbonization. He has led projects analyzing embedded emissions in energy imports and developed methodologies for quantifying real-time carbon impacts in open economies. Publications span 2009–2024, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches linking economics, engineering, and environmental science. Notable contributions address EU decarbonization pathways, spatial carbon spillovers, and techno-economic feasibility of thermal storage systems.

Evelina TrutnevyteView profile

Associate Professor

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Energy Policy Analysis
• Socio-Technical Transitions
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Evelina Trutnevyte is an Associate Professor and Head of the Renewable Energy Systems group at the University of Geneva. She specializes in energy systems analysis, focusing on renewable energy integration, long-term projections, and decision-making under uncertainty at the science-society interface. Her work bridges technical modeling with socio-political dimensions of energy transitions. Educated at ETH Zurich (PhD in Natural and Social Science Interface), she has collaborated across institutions including University College London, Carnegie Mellon University, and Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. She leads the SWEET-EDGE consortium (2021–2027), a 22.3 million CHF initiative involving 19 research groups and 60 partners to advance decentralized renewable energy in Switzerland. Her research interests include spatial optimization of energy systems, public acceptance of renewable technologies, and governance frameworks for geothermal energy. She has secured over 7.8 million CHF in grants from Swiss National Science Foundation, European Horizon programs, and industry partnerships. Notable awards include the Eccellenza (2021–2025) and Ambizione Energy (2015–2018) grants. Trutnevyte serves on the Federal Energy Research Commission (CORE) and editorial boards of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition and Climatic Change . Her work emphasizes participatory modeling, trust-building in climate policies, and addressing regional disparities in energy transition impacts. Her projects highlight innovative approaches to energy justice, such as analyzing fossil fuel phaseout equity and developing trust inoculation strategies against climate disinformation. She co-leads interdisciplinary efforts to model energy systems' weather resilience and mineral dependency risks, ensuring technical rigor aligns with societal needs.

Matthew E. OliverView profile

Associate Professor

• Energy Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Natural Resource Economics
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Matthew E. Oliver is an Associate Professor in the School of Economics at Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in energy and environmental economics. His research examines regulatory frameworks for energy infrastructure, renewable energy policy impacts, and climate change economics, with particular focus on natural gas pipelines and solar energy adoption dynamics. His research interests center on energy market regulation , natural gas markets , and renewable energy policy . Oliver has pioneered work on the solar rebound effect - documenting how residential solar adoption increases total electricity consumption by 28.5%. His research reveals critical trade-offs in energy policy, such as how fly ash reuse in India's power sector unexpectedly increases CO 2 emissions, and how declining discount rates for carbon taxes create investment disincentives. Oliver's publication trends show a strategic evolution from natural gas pipeline regulation (2014-2018) toward solar energy economics (2019-present). His recent work establishes theoretical frameworks for solar rebound effects and demonstrates how utility-scale solar avoids consumption rebounds that undermine rooftop solar's carbon reduction potential. His research combines rigorous econometric methods with practical policy insights for electricity grid management and climate mitigation strategies. Economic impacts of natural gas pipeline regulation Solar rebound effect quantification Renewable energy price volatility Climate policy investment disincentives Forest expansion-agriculture trade-offs Oliver teaches advanced courses including ECON-7102 Environmental Economics and ECON-6380 Economics of Environment. His research informs policy debates on energy infrastructure investment, renewable integration, and climate agreement design, with findings featured in major media outlets including Futurity.

Valentin RobuView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Decentralized Energy Systems
• Multi-Agent Systems
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Valentin Robu is a Full Professor of Artificial Intelligence for Decentralized Energy Systems at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He is a Senior Researcher at CWI (National Research Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science, Amsterdam) and holds a visiting appointment at Princeton University's ECE department. His core expertise lies in multi-agent systems and distributed AI, with a focus on applying AI to energy challenges like smart grids, electric vehicle coordination, and renewable integration. He has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications and won awards such as the 2019 UK Innovation of the Year Award and the 2018 Low Carbon Transport Award. Education and Career: Robu earned his PhD from TU Eindhoven and CWI (2009). Before his current roles, he was an Associate Professor at Heriot-Watt University (UK), a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, and held visiting roles at Harvard and MIT. He collaborates globally with institutions like MIT, Harvard, and TU Delft. Research Interests: His work addresses challenges in decentralized energy systems, including AI-driven grid optimization, game-theoretic models for renewable integration, and blockchain applications in energy trading. He focuses on ensuring grid stability, fair resource sharing, and sustainable energy access. Awards: In addition to his Innovation and Low Carbon Transport awards, he has been recognized as a 'Best Reviewer' in 2018. His research impacts UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable energy and climate action. Grants and Projects: He leads projects like CESI (UK Energy Systems Integration), CEDRI (India Demand Reduction), and ORCA (Offshore Robotics Hub). His work is featured in media outlets like the BBC, Economist, and World Economic Forum. Labs and Teams: He contributes to TU/e's EAISI (Eindhoven AI Systems Institute) and CWI's Intelligent and Autonomous Systems Group. Collaborations span academia and industry, including Scottish Power Energy Networks and Microsoft Research.

Kankar BhattacharyaView profile

Professor

• Power Systems
• Electricity Markets
• Energy Storage Systems
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Dr. Kankar Bhattacharya is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Canada, where he also holds a University Research Chair. He earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi (1993) and has held academic positions at institutions including Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden) and the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (India). His research focuses on power system operations, electricity markets, energy storage integration, and smart grid technologies. Dr. Bhattacharya has received prestigious awards such as the IEEE Canada Silver Medal and is a Fellow of both IEEE and the Canadian Academy of Engineering. He has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications and serves as an associate editor for IEEE journals. His teaching spans graduate courses like Power System Operations and Electricity Markets, and he has led industry-funded research projects on topics including microgrid management and ancillary service markets. Dr. Bhattacharya also contributes to professional organizations such as CIGRE, shaping global standards for electricity markets and grid integration. Educations: PhD, Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (1993) Masters, Electrical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology (1988) Bachelor's, Electrical Engineering, G.B. Pant University (1986) His research interests include power system economics, renewable energy integration, demand response mechanisms, and distributed energy resources. Recent work explores decarbonized microgrids and hydrogen system participation in markets. Dr. Bhattacharya has advised numerous graduate students and oversees major infrastructure like the EMSOL laboratory for energy market simulations.

• Energy Systems
• Thermodynamics
• Gas Turbines
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Silvia Ravelli is an Associate Professor at the University of Bergamo, Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Her research focuses on energy systems, particularly gas turbines and decarbonization strategies. She holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering (2006) and has been active in energy-related research since 2008. Key areas include thermodynamic modeling of power plants, CO2 capture, and renewable energy integration. She teaches courses like 'Sustainable Energy' and 'Advanced Systems for Energy and the Environment.' Her recent work explores net-zero scenarios, green hydrogen, and biomass gasification systems. Publications span journals such as ENERGIES , CLEANER PRODUCTION JOURNAL , and JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING FOR GAS TURBINES AND POWER .

Indra OverlandView profile

Research Professor

• Energy Geopolitics
• Climate Policy
• Renewable Energy Transition
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Indra Overland is a Research Professor and Head of the Centre for Energy Research at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), with additional roles as an Associate Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. He holds a PhD in Earth Sciences and Geography from the University of Cambridge (2000). His research focuses on energy geopolitics, climate policy, and Southeast Asian energy markets, with notable contributions to the IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report and publications in Nature Energy . Education: PhD in Earth Sciences (2000, University of Cambridge). Research expertise spans energy transition dynamics, renewable energy investment strategies, and geopolitical implications of fossil fuel dependency. He has conducted fieldwork in Southeast Asia since 1992, including roles as a political observer in Cambodia and collaborations with institutions like Chulalongkorn University and the ASEAN Centre for Energy. Recognitions: Marcel Cadieux Prize (2020), Toby Jackman Prize (2019), Kjetil Stuland Prize (2021), and top researcher rankings in Norway. Grants: Lead researcher in projects like NEXTRUSH (Arctic mineral geopolitics) and ENERGO (energy governance). Media Engagement: Featured in major outlets including BBC, The New York Times, and Reuters. Current initiatives include analyzing ASEAN’s energy transition, climate policy alignment, and the geopolitical consequences of renewable energy adoption. Collaborates with global institutions on climate finance, resource equity, and energy democracy.

• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Decision Sciences
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Lirong Liu is an Associate Professor at the School of Sustainability, Civil and Environmental Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Surrey. Additionally, they hold a Research Fellow position at the University of Surrey's Institute for Sustainability. Their past affiliations include the University of Regina in Canada. Liu’s research spans interdisciplinary fields including environmental science, engineering, energy systems, and sustainability policy. Their work focuses on environ-economic modeling, climate change mitigation, and sustainable resource management. Key areas include hydrogen integration in industrial decarbonization, socio-economic impacts of emissions trading, and policy frameworks for sustainable development. Recent publications emphasize whole-system approaches to energy storage, building envelope improvements, and supply chain carbon emissions. Liu has developed advanced models for analyzing multi-regional environmental and economic interactions, such as factorial input-output analysis and copula-based systems modeling. Their research also addresses global challenges like post-Brexit trade impacts and small modular reactor siting under climate variability. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Liu’s advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but their research collaborations span academia, industry, and policy sectors. They contribute to labs and teams focused on sustainability, energy transition, and climate resilience.

Jinning ZhangView profile

Lecturer

• Aerospace Propulsion
• Energy Management Strategies
• AI for Transport Systems
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Dr. Jinning Zhang is a Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Leicester and serves as Deputy Programme Director for the MSc Aerospace programme. She holds an MSc (2019) and PhD (2022) in aerospace propulsion from Cranfield University. Her research focuses on energy management strategies for aerospace propulsion systems, AI applications in transport and energy systems, and integrated power systems within the transportation-energy nexus. Her work addresses challenges in resilient power systems, autonomous vehicle navigation, and cybersecurity in critical infrastructure. She has contributed to advancements in path planning algorithms for AGVs and connected automated vehicles, as well as strategies for sustainable aviation through electrification and decarbonization. Dr. Zhang's publications reflect interdisciplinary expertise, spanning cyber-physical systems security, renewable energy integration, and smart mobility solutions. She actively engages in advancing intelligent health management systems for propulsion and optimizing energy storage for EV infrastructure.

Mark Z. JacobsonView profile

Professor

• Renewable Energy
• Climate Change
• Air Pollution Modeling
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Mark Z. Jacobson is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University and Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment and Precourt Institute for Energy. His research focuses on solving air pollution and climate problems through large-scale renewable energy solutions, developing atmospheric models, and creating transition roadmaps for 100% clean energy adoption globally. Education: PhD, Atmospheric Sciences, UCLA (1994) MS, Atmospheric Sciences, UCLA (1991) MS, Environmental Engineering, Stanford University (1988) BS, Civil Engineering, Stanford University (1988) BA, Economics, Stanford University (1988) Research Focus: Dr. Jacobson pioneers computational modeling of air pollution-weather-climate interactions and renewable energy systems. His work established black carbon as the second-leading cause of global warming, directly influencing international climate policies. He develops comprehensive Wind-Water-Solar (WWS) roadmaps for 149 countries, demonstrating technical and economic feasibility of fully renewable grids. His Atmosphere/Energy Program at Stanford integrates cutting-edge research in grid stability, energy storage, and climate impact mitigation. Publications: His extensive publications reveal consistent themes: innovative grid solutions, global renewable transitions, and climate-health co-benefits. Recent works emphasize practical pathways for decarbonizing industrial processes and overcoming energy storage challenges. Awards: American Meteorological Society Henry G. Houghton Award (2005) American Geophysical Union Ascent Award (2013) Cozzarelli Prize (2016) CleanTech Influencer of the Year (2022) Apolitical Top 100 Climate Policy Influencer (2019, 2022) Leadership: Director of Stanford's Atmosphere/Energy Program and co-founder of The Solutions Project, Jacobson advises governments globally and testified before U.S. Congress multiple times. His expert testimony directly informed California's carbon dioxide regulations and the Green New Deal framework.

Gareth FearnView profile

Research Fellow

• Political Economy
• Energy Transition
• Urban Development
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Gareth Fearn is a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at the University of Manchester's Department of Geography. Previously, he worked at the Bartlett School of Planning, UCL, and completed his PhD in Environmental Planning at Newcastle University in 2021. His research focuses on the political economy of energy transitions, housing crises, and neoliberal governance, examining tensions in urban development and energy systems. Key topics include the English planning system, shale gas fracking, coal mining, and Great Britain's electricity system. Fearn contributes to policy debates through academic publications and media engagement, addressing issues like austerity's impact on environmental planning and the socio-ecological limits of neoliberal energy policies. **Education**: PhD in Environmental Planning (Newcastle University, 2021). **Research Interests**: Energy transition, neoliberalism, urban development, housing policy, environmental planning, and policy analysis. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable cities. **Articles**: 9 peer-reviewed publications (2021–2025), analyzing topics such as decarbonization dilemmas, authoritarian neoliberalism in housing, and austerity's effects on planning. **Grants & Fellowships**: 3-year Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2023–2026). Policy contributions include the paper 'Planning for the Public' advocating reinvigorated public planning systems. **Media & Outreach**: Writes for Tribune , London Review of Books , and New Socialist , and appears on podcasts like TrashFuture and Bartlett Planning Podcast .

Kendra KintziView profile

Research Fellow

• Climate Justice
• Decarbonization Politics
• Digital Mobilization
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Kendra Kintzi is a Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Global Development at Cornell University. Her research focuses on the politics of decarbonization, climate justice, and democratic environmental governance in Jordan and Southwest Asia. She explores infrastructural change through interdisciplinary lenses like political ecology and digital geography, partnering with the Jain Family Institute on transborder energy governance. Kintzi holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.A. in Development-related fields from Cornell and UC Berkeley. Education: Ph.D. in Development Sociology, Cornell University M.S. in Development Sociology, Cornell University B.A. in Development Studies and Comparative Literature, UC Berkeley (Highest Honors) Research Interests: Kintzi’s work bridges smart infrastructure, digital mobilization, and energy transition in global contexts. She examines how renewable energy programs reshape political landscapes and community dynamics, particularly in Jordan. Her studies highlight socio-environmental mobilization and the digital governance of energy systems, emphasizing inclusive and equitable outcomes in decarbonization efforts. Publications & Grants: Over 10 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including work in Environment and Planning D and Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers . Awards include the Digital Geography Student Paper Award (AAG, 2023) and grants from the Mellon Foundation, Fulbright, and Cornell’s Einaudi Center. Advising & Grants: Her grants include the Pruitt Dissertation Fellowship (2021) and Fulbright-Hays DDRA (declined). She collaborates with NGOs like Oxfam and Amplify Girls, addressing barriers to education and climate justice. Labs & Teams: Active in the Jain Family Institute’s transborder energy governance project and affiliated with Cornell’s Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies. Her work integrates fieldwork across 11 countries, emphasizing grassroots engagement and policy advocacy.

Aristides KiprakisView profile

Professor

• Smart Grids
• Renewable Energy Conversion
• Demand-Side Management
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Professor Aristides Kiprakis holds the Personal Chair of Agile Energy Systems at the University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering. He leads the Agile Energy Systems Research Group, focusing on renewable energy integration, smart grids, and robotics for energy applications. His administrative roles include Director of Internationalisation - Students and founding Programme Director of the MSc in Electrical Power Engineering. He has supervised over 19 PhD/EngD students and led major research projects, including the £2.5M EPSRC CAMREG and the £36M ORCA Hub. His work spans energy storage, demand-side management, and marine energy systems. He is a Visiting Professor at Shanghai Jiao-Tong University and contributes to journals like IET Smart Grid. Research interests include smart grids, renewable energy conversion (wind, solar, tidal/wave), energy storage, and electric/autonomous transportation. He has secured £ millions in grants, including EPSRC and EU projects. Teaching focuses on renewable energy systems, control engineering, and research methods. His group's work has yielded ~100 peer-reviewed publications and collaborates globally. He actively engages in STEM outreach, promoting renewable energy and robotics to schools. Current research explores virtual power plants, decarbonization pathways, and autonomous robotics for offshore energy. His projects address energy poverty through P2P trading and resilience in hybrid grids. He advises on policy, energy markets, and technology integration for sustainable systems.