Partha Das

Dr. Partha Das is a Scientist at the Energy Economics Group within the Laboratory for Energy Systems Analysis at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Switzerland, a position he has held since October 2024. His work focuses on advanced energy system modeling and optimization for the energy transition in Switzerland and Europe.

Dr. Das holds a PhD in Energy System Modeling and Analysis from Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur, India, and a Master of Technology in Energy Science & Technology from Jadavpur University, India.

His research centers on developing high-resolution, open-source, sector-coupled energy system models. He is actively involved in the iDesignRES and reFuel.ch projects, where he enhances the JRC-EU-TIMES model to better represent industrial sectors and sustainable fuels in Switzerland. His expertise includes spatial and temporal modeling granularity, enabling more accurate policy and technology assessments.

Dr. Das's work contributes to the strategic modeling of decarbonization pathways, particularly through the integration of renewable energy across sectors. While no publications are listed in the provided text, his project involvement indicates strong engagement in energy systems analysis and sustainable technology modeling.

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Dr. Das has research experience from his prior role in R&D at the Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO) in Belgium, indicating a strong trajectory in applied energy research. There is no information available about student supervision or grant leadership in the provided content.

He is part of the Energy Economics Group at PSI, a team dedicated to modeling future energy systems, assessing policy impacts, and supporting decision-making for sustainable energy transitions in Switzerland and beyond.