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Inês Azevedo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Energy Science & Engineering at Stanford University’s Doerr School of Sustainability. She is also a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment and the Precourt Institute for Energy. Her research focuses on integrating environmental, technical, economic, and policy dimensions of energy systems, with a particular emphasis on assessing energy system evolution, technology deployment, and decision-making processes. She holds an M.Sc. in Innovation and Management of Technology from IST Technical University of Lisbon and a Ph.D. in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University.
Education:
- M.Sc. in Innovation and Management of Technology, IST Technical University of Lisbon
- Ph.D. in Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University
Inês’ research interests span energy system transitions, climate policy, air pollution impacts, and environmental justice. Her work often bridges technical analyses with policy implications, addressing issues like renewable energy integration, clean transportation, and equity in energy systems. Notable contributions include studies on the health and climate benefits of freight truck electrification, the equity implications of carbon dioxide removal, and the distributional effects of air pollution from coal power plants in India.
Awards:
- C3E Women in Clean Energy, Research Award (2017)
Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex energy challenges, such as optimizing electricity grids with high renewable penetration and evaluating the societal impacts of emerging technologies like battery recycling and hydrogen storage. She emphasizes the need for policies that align climate goals with equitable outcomes across communities.
