Francisca Jalil-Vega

Dr. Francisca Jalil-Vega is a Research Fellow in Hydrogen Systems at the Bartlett School Env, Energy & Resources of University College London. She is an energy systems modeller with over 10 years of experience, specialising in spatially-resolved energy systems models to inform policy and decarbonisation pathways at national and urban scales. Her research focuses on hydrogen supply chains, energy transitions, and optimisation methods for sustainable energy systems.

• PhD in Energy Systems Modelling (Imperial College London)
• MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures (Imperial College London)
• MSc in Mechanical Engineering (University of Chile)
• Mechanical Engineer (University of Chile)

Her research interests include:

• Spatially-resolved multi-scale energy systems modelling
• Optimisation of energy systems
• Hydrogen supply chains
• Energy transitions and sustainability

Her recent publications highlight trends in:

• Hydrogen standards compliance in long-term supply chains
• Maritime decarbonisation through low-carbon fuels
• Integration of electrolytic hydrogen with power systems
• Multi-energy microgrid planning for isolated systems
• Carbon-neutral multi-regional energy planning in Chile
• Organic waste-to-energy strategies in Chile

She has coordinated modules such as:

• Urban energy systems
• Introduction to sustainable energy
• Industrial processes
• Supervision of MSc theses on energy systems and hydrogen supply chains

Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals:

• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)