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Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Lille Area, France

Carrying out research in the field of railway transport, covering a wide variety of topics. Working closely with the project manager, as both technical contributor and work-package/task leader, to ensure the successful delivery of the projects’ outputs and the communication and dissemination of results. Drafting and ensuring proper review and timely submission of deliverables.Topics include: - Assessing the business model of Automatic Train Operation (ATO) in mainline railways (GOA2 to GOA4) considering the effects on costs, capacity utilisation, and operational flexibility.- Analysing the potential of carbon reduction and energy-efficiency improvements from new hybrid forms of traction such as hydrogen and batteries and examining the existing policy measures at the national and EU levels to encourage the development and deployment of these technologies.- Evaluating the current and future competitive position of the EU rolling stock manufacturing industry compared to its global rivals through the assessment of relevant KPI from the supply (value chain) and demand sides (H2020 project).- Providing punctual support in projects related to railway smart grids and energy management in railways (projects in the framework of Shift2Rail JU and other national projects).

Paris Area, France

Developing models for the analysis of transport policy (e.g. congestion charges, public transport pricing) and energy policy applied to the transport sector (e.g. carbon taxes). Assessing the welfare effects of these measures and their interaction with other markets (e.g. the labor market). Conducting research in transport economics with full technical responsibility to complete my Ph.D. in Economics at KU Leuven. Communicating scientific findings in internal meetings and international conferences. Preparing high-quality scientific documents and analytical reports.Modelling tools used: TIMES and own models developed in GAMS

Paris Area, France

Modelling the long-term energy consumption of the French chemical industry.Modelling tool used: TIMES

Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia

Modelling the company's hydroelectric plants to ensure the reliability of supply. Proposing and analysing strategies to ensure the company met the regulatory guidelines and specifications set by the national regulatory authority. Representing the company at the National Committee for Hydroelectric Power meetings (advisory board of the National Electrical Council).Modelling tool used: Spreadsheet model developed by the Colombian Commission of Electricity and Gas (CREG)

Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia

Modelling the national energy sector to assess a set of policies to promote renewable electricity generation. Assessing the economic and environmental impact of these instruments and their regulatory viability within the regulatory framework of the electricity market. Communicating findings to the project partnerships and in international conferences. Preparing analytical reports.Modelling tool used: MARKAL

Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia

Designing, coordinating, planning and monitoring residential electrical installations. Managing energy saving projects and home automation.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Economics

Dissertation: Essays on transport policy and technology Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Stef Poost

Master'S Degree, Economics

Master's thesis: Modélisation énergétique de l'industrie de la chimie via le modèle TIMES Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Alain Ayong Le Kama

Master'S Degree, Political Economy

Master's thesis: Identificación y evaluación de un conjunto de medidas para incentivar la penetración de energía renovable en la.

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical Engineering