Michael Carbajales-Dale

Michael Carbajales-Dale is an Associate Professor in the Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences department at Clemson University, leading the Energy-Economy-Environment (E3) Systems Analysis group. His research focuses on energy systems, sustainability, and the transition from fossil fuels to renewables. He has secured over $30M in grants and published over 60 articles with an h-index of 31. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Canterbury and an M.S. in Physics & Philosophy from the University of Bristol.

Education:

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, 2011, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
• M.S., Physics & Philosophy (First Class Honors), 2006, University of Bristol, UK

Research Interests:

• Energy-Economy-Environment interactions
• Renewable energy transitions
• Life cycle assessment and net energy analysis
• Sustainable development and policy

Publications: His work spans energy systems modeling, decarbonization strategies, and sustainability metrics. Recent trends include studies on solar energy viability, electric vehicles' environmental impacts, and hybrid energy systems in developing regions.

Awards:

• 2014–2015: Institute of Integrated Economic Research
• 2007–2010: Keith Laugesen Scholarship
• 2007–2010: International Doctoral Scholarship

Grants & Advising: Over $30M in grants as PI/Co-PI. Advises graduate students in environmental systems analysis and energy policy. Active in lab-based research on energy modeling and sustainability tools.

Labs & Teams: Heads the E3 Systems Analysis group, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects in energy, environment, and economic systems.