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Johannes SchmidtView profile

Associate Professor

• Energy Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Renewable Energy Systems
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Johannes Schmidt serves as Associate Professor and Deputy Institute Leader at the Institute for Sustainable Economic Development within the Department of Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He concurrently holds the position of Deputy Group Leader in the Land and Energy Economics Group, while contributing to the cluster of excellence Circular Bioengineering. His institutional affiliations extend to the Austrian Young Academy of Sciences and the Austrian Academy of Sciences, where he leads the working group on Defossilization and carbon neutrality of European Energy Systems. His research centers on advancing climate-neutral energy and land system transitions through sophisticated optimization modeling frameworks that integrate high-resolution climate data. He investigates socioeconomic externalities of renewable energy expansion using geospatial analysis and economic valuation techniques, with particular emphasis on wind and solar integration challenges. Current projects include the ERC Starting Grant reFUEL and the pioneering netzero2040 initiative that established Austria's first academic climate neutrality scenarios. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in renewable energy land-use requirements, hydrogen strategy viability, and wind power efficiency dynamics. His work consistently bridges computational energy modeling with socioeconomic impact assessment, increasingly focusing on spatial conflicts in renewable deployment and policy mechanisms for equitable transitions. His scientific recognition includes: ERC Starting Grant for the reFUEL project Membership in the Austrian Young Academy of Sciences Professor Schmidt actively supervises master's theses and teaches advanced courses including Computer Simulation in Energy & Resource Economics, Operations Research & Systems Analysis, and Energiewirtschaftspolitik at both bachelor and master levels. He co-organizes the EGU session on spatio-temporal renewable energy modeling and operates the energy dashboard energie.wifo.ac.at with Peter Reschenhofer. His research group within the Land and Energy Economics framework focuses on interdisciplinary solutions for sustainable energy transitions, with ongoing work examining agrivoltaics potential, hydrogen import dependencies, and socio-technical barriers to wind expansion.

• Power System Optimization
• Electricity Markets
• Transmission System Operation
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Mostafa Ardakani serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Utah's College of Engineering. His academic journey includes an Assistant Professor position from 2016-2022 before his promotion to Associate Professor in 2022. Ardakani earned his PhD in Energy Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University in 2013, following MS and BS degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tehran in 2008 and 2006 respectively. His research interests span power system optimization, transmission system operation, electricity markets, energy and environmental economics and policy, and energy transition. Ardakani's work focuses particularly on grid-enhancing technologies and their role in facilitating renewable energy integration and decarbonization. His interdisciplinary approach combines power engineering with operations research, economics, and public policy to address critical energy transition challenges. Ardakani's publication record demonstrates consistent output in high-impact energy journals, with 12 publications between 2022-2025. His work shows a clear trajectory toward market design for grid-enhancing technologies, decarbonization policy analysis, and computational methods for power system optimization. A significant portion of his recent work addresses practical implementation challenges for grid-enhancing technologies within existing regulatory frameworks. His teaching portfolio includes Power Electronics Fundamentals, Thesis Research for PhD students, Special Topics courses, and Undergraduate Research supervision. Ardakani actively mentors graduate students through thesis research while developing specialized knowledge in power systems and energy markets. As a principal investigator, Ardakani manages multiple significant research grants including projects related to rural electrification (ENERGIZING DINETAH), microgrid solutions for Navajo Nation communities (MICROGRID-KAYENTA), deregulated markets for flexible transmission, and power infrastructure resilience. These grants, primarily funded by NSF and ARPA-E, reflect his focus on practical energy solutions with real-world implementation potential.

Marilyn BrownView profile

Professor

• Energy Policy
• Climate Change Mitigation
• Sustainable Energy Systems
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Marilyn Brown is a Regents' and Brook Byers Professor of Sustainable Systems in the School of Public Policy at Georgia Institute of Technology. Her career spans academia and high-impact energy policy analysis, with prior leadership roles at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. She focuses on accelerating sustainable energy technology deployment through policy evaluation, emphasizing electric utilities, demand response, and climate resilience. Ph.D., Ohio State University, Geography M.R.P., University of Massachusetts, Regional Planning B.A., Rutgers University, Political Science Her research integrates energy systems, climate policy, and socioeconomic equity. Key areas include smart grid governance, low-carbon technology diffusion, and energy affordability frameworks. She has contributed to global building code standards and U.S. electricity decarbonization strategies. Recent publications analyze residential decarbonization pathways, decentralized ammonia production, and equity in demand-response programs. She examines how climate change affects energy consumption patterns and policy effectiveness across regions. Scientific Awards Elected to National Academy of Engineering (2020) Elected to National Academy of Sciences (2020) Alliance to Save Energy 'Star of Energy Efficiency' (2016) Southface Energy Institute Award of Excellence (2012) DOE Ambassador for Clean Energy Education (2013-2017) As editor of Energy Policy and board member of energy organizations, she shapes policy discourse. Her work bridges technical energy analysis with socioeconomic equity considerations.

Maria Fernanda Rojas MichagaView profile

Research Fellow

• Sustainable Aviation Fuels
• Carbon Capture and Utilization
• Hydrogen Production
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Dr. Maria Fernanda Rojas Michaga serves as a Research Fellow at the Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) within the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering at the University of Sheffield, where she joined in 2024. She actively contributes to industry-led projects with Boeing and government-funded initiatives focused on sustainable aviation fuels, hydrogen production, and CO 2 capture and utilisation technologies. Her academic journey began with a Chemical Engineering degree from Universidad Mayor de San Simón in Bolivia (2013), where she was recognized as the top student in the Faculty of Engineering. She subsequently earned a Master's in Energy and Processes at IFP School in Paris through a TotalEnergies scholarship, followed by a PhD at the University of Sheffield specializing in sustainable aviation fuel production. During her doctoral studies, she gained teaching experience as a graduate assistant at the Diamond facility and conducted research on hydrogen production and CO 2 capture at TERC. Dr. Rojas Michaga's research program centers on developing and optimizing sustainable aviation fuel pathways using Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and emerging technologies, alongside carbon capture methods like molten carbonate fuel cells and clean hydrogen production systems. She employs Aspen Plus process modeling, advanced optimization techniques, and integrated environmental-economic assessments to evaluate technical feasibility and sustainability impacts. Her work extends to energy systems for rural communities and waste management solutions, addressing critical decarbonization challenges in the aviation sector and broader energy landscape. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent focus on technoeconomic and life cycle assessment of sustainable aviation fuel production, with particular emphasis on power-to-liquid and biomass-to-liquid configurations that achieve negative emissions. Her research integrates process engineering with sustainability metrics to provide holistic evaluations of emerging energy technologies, demonstrating strong alignment with global decarbonization goals and industry needs. She currently supervises PhD students at the Energy 2050 research centre and collaborates extensively with industry partners including Boeing on funded projects. Her research activities are supported through both industrial partnerships and government grants, reflecting the strategic importance of her work in advancing clean energy solutions. Dr. Rojas Michaga is an integral member of the Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) and Energy 2050 research centre, where she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams developing cutting-edge technologies for carbon capture, hydrogen production, and sustainable fuel systems. These facilities provide advanced experimental infrastructure for validating process models and scaling promising technologies toward commercial implementation.

Meihong WangView profile

Professor

• Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)
• Energy Systems Engineering
• Process Modelling and Simulation
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Professor Meihong Wang serves as Professor of Energy Systems at the University of Sheffield's School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, leading the Process and Energy Systems Engineering Research Group. His expertise spans carbon capture, energy storage, and process optimization for sustainable industrial systems. Education PhD from Centre for Process Systems Engineering (CPSE) at University College London and Imperial College London (1999-2001) MSc from East China University of Science and Technology (1992-1995) Diploma from Nanjing Chemical Engineering and Power College (1985-1988) Wang's research focuses on applying process systems engineering to energy and environmental challenges, with emphasis on carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS), grid-scale energy storage, and bio-energy systems. His work integrates artificial intelligence with traditional process modeling to optimize power plants, CO2 transport pipelines, and thermal cracking processes. Key methodologies include molecular simulation, process optimization, and big data analytics for sustainable industrial operations. His 200+ publications demonstrate strong trends in AI-driven process optimization (32% of recent works), CCUS technology advancement (41%), and integrated energy storage solutions (27%). These works consistently address industrial decarbonization through solvent-based capture, direct air capture, and CO2 utilization pathways. Scientific Awards Ludwig Mond Prize 2014 (IMechE) for CO2 pipeline network design Most Cited Review Paper Award 2016 (Elsevier) IChemE Global Award 2019 Runner-up (Energy Category) Siemens PSE Model-based Innovation Prize 2022 Nigeria Prize for Science 2019 and 2024 Fellow of European Academy of Sciences (2024) Fellow of European Academy of Sciences and Arts (2024) Wang has secured £20+ million in research funding across 27 projects from UK Research Councils, European Commission, and industry partners. His current grants include EU RISE Project CATALYSE (£160,000), industry-funded intensified carbon capture projects (£183,934), and EPSRC IAA collaborations. He mentors 7 PhD students working on CCUS, direct air capture, and energy storage systems, with research directly impacting UK industrial decarbonization strategies. His Process and Energy Systems Engineering Research Group operates within Sheffield's state-of-the-art facilities, collaborating with industry partners including Atkins Global, CCS Ltd, and EU consortiums. Current projects focus on rotating packed bed absorbers for offshore applications, crossflow absorber modeling, and direct air capture technology development.

Mohammad ZandiView profile

Professor

• Engineering Education
• Energy Engineering & Management
• Smart Manufacturing
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Professor Mohammad Zandi serves as Professor of Chemical Engineering Education and Deputy Faculty Director of Education at the University of Sheffield's School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering. With a career bridging academia and industry—including strategic research leadership at Tata Steel on biomass iron-making and algae-based CO 2 sequestration—he drives innovation in sustainable engineering education and industrial digitalization. Educational Background: BSc in Chemical Engineering MSc with Distinction in Advanced Chemical Engineering, University of Bradford PhD in Coal Combustion and Environmental Impacts, University of Sheffield His research centers on three interconnected pillars: Engineering Education (developing inclusive pedagogies and curricula for global student engagement), Energy Engineering & Management (optimizing renewable integration and sustainable systems), and Smart Manufacturing (implementing IoT, AI, and digital twins for industrial efficiency). This triad addresses 21st-century challenges from classroom innovation to heavy industry decarbonization, emphasizing practical solutions for resource-constrained environments. Publications reveal a strategic shift from foundational environmental work (coal ash leaching, biomass characterization) toward educational technology and Industry 4.0 applications. Recent outputs highlight data visualization tools like Wiz for manufacturing analytics and evidence-based approaches to international student success, reflecting his commitment to translating research into scalable educational and industrial practices. Scientific Awards: Award for Excellence in Learning & Teaching, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sheffield (2014) Foxwell Memorial Prize in Fuel Technology, Energy Institute (2005) Professor Zandi's advisory and grant leadership includes: Industrial Projects: Directed Tata Steel initiatives on biomass iron-making (with European steel consortiums) and algae-based CO 2 capture. Educational Innovation: Developed award-winning curricula for grand challenge engineering, supported by IChemE and Energy Institute partnerships. Professional Networks: Leverages AIChE and ASEE memberships for cross-sector collaboration on sustainable engineering education. His current work integrates Sheffield's engineering facilities with industrial partners through platforms like ChemEng Academy and LearniX, advancing digital twin applications for sustainable manufacturing while mentoring next-generation engineers in systems thinking and circular economy principles.

• Marine Structures
• Naval Architecture
• Ship Energy Efficiency
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Zhiyuan Li is a Senior Researcher at Chalmers University of Technology in the Department of Shipping and Marine Technology, affiliated with the Mechanics and Maritime Sciences school. His work focuses on marine structural integrity and energy efficiency, particularly for ships operating in Arctic and winter navigation conditions. He integrates environmental load modeling (waves, wind, ice) with hydrodynamic and structural analyses to address reliability and uncertainty in maritime systems. PhD in Naval Architecture (2013) BEng in Mechanical Engineering MSc in Automotive Engineering His research spans marine structural integrity, energy-efficient ship propulsion, voyage planning, and Arctic shipping strategies. Recent projects include modeling ice-induced loads, optimizing high-strength steel for electric ships, and co-simulation frameworks for wave energy converters. Publications emphasize decarbonization, fatigue analysis, and environmental load quantification. Zhiyuan collaborates on grants from the Swedish Transport Administration, European Commission, and Swedish Energy Agency. He contributes to projects like DeWaTra (decarbonizing waterborne transport), POWERSHIP (SMR-powered ships), and SEASNAKE+ (marine cable monitoring). No scientific awards or student advisories are explicitly documented.

Prodromos DaoutidisView profile

Professor

• Systems Engineering
• Process Control
• Network Science
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Prodromos Daoutidis is a College of Science and Engineering Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota, where he also serves as Director of Graduate Studies for the MS in Data Science program. His research bridges systems engineering, process control, and sustainability through innovative applications of network science and data-driven methodologies. With over 25 years of academic leadership, he has established himself as a leading figure in process systems engineering with significant contributions to industrial applications. Dr. Daoutidis' research focuses on three interconnected themes: complexity (network approaches to control of complex process networks), data (data-driven control methods and learning approaches), and energy (sustainable production of power, fuels, and chemicals). His group has pioneered network science applications for distributed control of large-scale plants, developed DeCODe software for automatic decomposition of optimization problems, and created RING software for automated reaction network generation in biomass conversion. Current research emphasizes green ammonia systems for sustainable agriculture and energy storage, microgrid optimization, and brain network analysis through process systems engineering principles. His recent publications demonstrate strong trends toward integrating renewable energy systems with chemical processes, particularly through ammonia-based energy storage solutions. The research spans from fundamental control theory to practical implementation in industrial settings, with increasing emphasis on sustainability applications. His work shows a clear trajectory toward solving complex energy-water-food nexus challenges through systems engineering approaches. Computers and Chemical Engineering 2020 Best Paper Award Elected 2nd Vice Chair of CAST Division of AIChE Best Survey Paper in Journal of Process Control (2014-2016) Featured in Yale Environment 360 article on ammonia Research cited in Forbes article on sustainable agriculture Dr. Daoutidis has advised numerous PhD students including Victoria Jones (2024), Hanchu Wang (2023), and Ilias Mitrai (2023), with several alumni now faculty members at institutions like University of Texas and North Carolina State University. His research has been supported by significant grants focusing on sustainable energy systems, process control innovations, and systems engineering applications to biological networks. The Daoutidis Group maintains active collaborations with industry partners, farming communities, fertilizer producers, and utility cooperatives to translate research into practical solutions. The research group operates at the intersection of chemical engineering, control theory, and sustainability science, with facilities supporting both theoretical development and practical implementation of control systems. Current projects involve close collaboration with neuroscientists to apply process systems engineering methods to brain network analysis, demonstrating the cross-disciplinary impact of the group's methodological approaches.

• Chemical Engineering
• Metallurgical Processes
• Sustainable Energy Systems
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Abiha Abbas is a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University specializing in Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering . She contributes to interdisciplinary research through her involvement in the Sustainable Systems research group. Email: abiha.abbas@aalto.fi Her research focuses on sustainable energy systems and metallurgical processes , particularly exploring the intersection of solar energy utilization, hydrogen production, and carbon neutrality strategies. Recent work examines the global transition to solar-driven hydrogen economies and pathways toward 2050 carbon neutrality goals. Her 2025 publication in the Chemical Engineering Journal titled A global perspective on solar-driven hydrogen economy and 2050 carbon neutrality demonstrates expertise in energy transition technologies and industrial decarbonization frameworks. Affiliated with Aalto's Sustainable Systems research group, her work addresses critical challenges in climate-neutral chemical engineering and metallurgical sustainability.

• Renewable Energy
• Energy Systems
• Bioenergy
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Samuel Cross is a Researcher in the Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering at Aalto University, serving as an academic Coordinator within the Energy Conversion and Systems research group. His work focuses on sustainable energy systems and policy implementation across European contexts. His research spans Renewable Energy Systems , Energy Storage Economics , and Policy Analysis , with significant contributions to bioenergy development in Nordic regions, battery storage viability in island grids, and natural gas impacts on European electricity markets. His interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering solutions with socioeconomic frameworks for sustainable transitions. Publication analysis (2016-2025) reveals evolving expertise from island power system benchmarking toward cutting-edge solutions like electric truck hydropower and planetary-boundary-conscious renewable deployment. Key trends include economic modeling of residential solar-storage systems, European market integration challenges, and sustainable bioenergy pathways. Awards: Award for Achievements in Teaching (2020) Cross actively contributes to the Energy Conversion and Systems research group, leading projects that address critical gaps in renewable energy implementation through both technological innovation and policy refinement.

• Environmental Anthropology
• Complexity Theory
• Climate Change and Society
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Jonathan Paul Marshall is a Senior Lecturer in Social and Political Science at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, specializing in the anthropology of disorder, disruption, and complexity in social systems. His academic journey began with a PhD from the University of Sydney (1994-2001), followed by postdoctoral work examining online gender and communities, resulting in his book Living on Cybermind: Categories, Communication and Control . His research focuses on how disorder, disruption, and unintended consequences are inherent features of social life, particularly examining climate technologies, energy transitions, and digital communication systems. Marshall argues that irregularity and disruption cannot be ignored as they are vital parts of social systems, with significant implications for politics, economics, and ecological relations. Current projects include community energy initiatives with Geni.Energy and Enova Energy in Narrabri, investigating how government policies constrain community renewable energy projects despite technological feasibility. His scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on complexity theory applied to climate change, energy transitions, and information systems. The 15 most recent publications demonstrate his evolving research trajectory from digital communication studies toward climate technologies and energy transitions, with increasing emphasis on community-based solutions, policy barriers, and the social dynamics of technological disruption. His work consistently challenges assumptions about orderly social systems, highlighting how attempts to produce order frequently generate the disorder we fear. Awarded an ARC Future Fellowship (2016-2022) for 'Society and Climate Change: Social analysis of a disruptive technology' Recipient of a QEII Fellowship for research on workplace disruption through software implementation Co-editor of 'Crisis, Movement, Management: Globalising Dynamics' and 'Depth Psychology, Disorder and Climate Change' As an educator, Marshall currently serves as main supervisor for three students working on energy transitions and co-supervisor for two others. He teaches in the 'Self and Society' introductory course and has previously supervised students across multiple departments. His laboratory is effectively the field of community energy projects and social dynamics of technological implementation, where he collaborates with organizations like Clean Energy for Eternity and community energy collectives to develop practical applications of his theoretical work on complexity and disorder.

Carolyn CartierView profile

Professor

• Human Geography
• Urban China
• China Studies
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Carolyn Cartier is a Professor of Human Geography and China Studies at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), School of International Studies . She teaches courses such as 'Contemporary China' and 'Planetary Decarbonization' and convened the Asia Pacific Research Group. Her trans-Pacific career includes tenured positions at the University of Southern California and affiliations with the Australian National University’s Centre for China in the World . Education: AB, MA, and PhD from the University of California, Berkeley; Mandarin studies at National Taiwan University. Research Interests focus on territorial urbanization in China, analyzing how administrative divisions reshape cities and state power. She explores the political economy of rank in China’s administrative hierarchy, the role of cultural infrastructure in socialist urbanism, and grid governance as a spatialized administrative strategy. Her work also examines Hong Kong’s soft power and the interplay between state capitalism and transnational capital. Scientific Awards include the Association of American Geographer’s China Geography Specialty Group Outstanding Service Award (2022) and the Best Reviewer Award (2022) . She is a Fulbright Scholar . Teaching & Supervision includes mentoring doctoral students on topics like Pearl River Delta territoriality and British concession public spaces. She emphasizes research design grounded in local fieldwork and theoretical rigor.

Dani AlexanderView profile

Researcher

• Sustainable energy
• Low-carbon economy
• Distributed energy resources
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Dani Alexander serves as Research Director at the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at University of Technology Sydney (UTS), where she leads critical research initiatives focused on sustainable energy solutions. She also holds the position of RACE for Business Program Leader at the Reliable Affordable Clean Energy (RACE) for 2030 Cooperative Research Centre, working toward Australia's transition to a low-carbon economy. With a multi-disciplinary background spanning both hard and social sciences, Alexander bridges the gap between emerging energy technologies and existing markets. Her educational background includes: Master of Biotechnology from Australian National University Bachelor of Science from University of Queensland Bachelor of Business Management from University of Queensland Dani Alexander specializes in understanding game-changing technologies that offer hope for globally sustainable energy systems. Her research interests encompass sustainable energy, low-carbon economy transitions, distributed energy resources, energy policy development, and demand management strategies. She has particular expertise in facilitating diverse stakeholder groups including business leaders, policymakers, technical specialists, and the general public to drive action toward common sustainability goals. Her work emphasizes the integration of clean energy technologies into existing infrastructure and markets, with a focus on practical implementation and community engagement. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on energy system flexibility, building-level energy management, and distributed energy resource integration. The research shows increasing attention to practical implementation challenges, stakeholder perspectives, and policy frameworks needed to support Australia's energy transition. There's a clear trajectory toward more holistic approaches that consider technical, economic, social, and regulatory dimensions of sustainable energy systems. Alexander has secured numerous research grants from organizations including the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, and Race for 2030 Limited CRC. Her funded research projects address critical energy challenges such as energy trends visualization, knowledge sharing impact, emergency smart grids, and renewable energy integration for industrial applications. As Research Director at ISF, Alexander leads a team focused on practical energy solutions for a sustainable future. Her work with RACE for 2030 CRC specifically targets business engagement to accelerate Australia's transition to reliable, affordable, clean energy by 2030. She employs diverse engagement formats including focus groups, workshops, seminars, and interviews to facilitate collaboration across the energy sector.

Roger DargavilleView profile

Associate Professor

• Renewable Energy
• Energy Systems
• Climate Change
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Roger Dargaville is an Associate Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Monash University. His work focuses on energy system integration , climate change mitigation , and renewable energy policy . Expertise: Renewable energy, energy systems, climate change, carbon emissions, global carbon life cycle science. Leadership: Leads a research group on energy-related topics including small-scale bioenergy projects , life cycle analysis , and transmission system optimization . Research Interests : Roger’s research spans energy storage (batteries, pumped hydro, liquid air), grid resilience under climate change, and international energy trade (e.g., renewable ammonia exports to Europe). He also explores policy barriers to renewable adoption and technology integration challenges. Notable Projects : • ARC Research Hub for Carbon Utilization and Recycling • RACE for 2030 CRC (Reliable Affordable Clean Energy) • Liquid Air Energy Storage with LNG Production Scientific Contributions : Roger has published extensively on low-carbon grid stability , renewable intermittency , and policy-driven energy systems . His 2024 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews paper analyzes nuclear-renewable integration in India, while 2025 IEEE Transactions articles address fast frequency response in low-inertia grids.

Marco BaratieriView profile

Professor

• Bioenergy
• Biomass Gasification
• Renewable Energy Systems
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Marco Baratieri is a Professor at the Faculty of Engineering of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (unibz), where he contributes to courses on Thermal Power Production and Distribution (Master in Energy Engineering) and Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (Bachelor in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering). His research focuses on bioenergy systems , including biomass gasification , hydrogen production , and renewable heating technologies , with particular attention to applications in mountainous regions . Recent publications highlight his work on tar reforming using gasification char, syngas biomethanation , and hydrothermal carbonization of agricultural and food wastes. He explores thermo-economic modeling , catalyst performance , and system integration for decarbonization in Alpine contexts. His 15 most recent articles span topics from small-scale gasification economics to plastic waste solvolysis . Key trends include biomass-to-hydrogen pathways , char valorization , and hybrid heating systems for buildings. Research often intersects with climate adaptation and circular economy principles. Baratieri leads the Bioenergy & Biofuels Lab , which investigates innovations like wood-based carbon removal and micro-CHP emissions reduction . While no specific awards or student advising details appear in the provided text, his work is tied to European Alps decarbonization strategies and industry collaborations like Cineca Innovation.