Felipe Verastegui
Global Energy Fellow at Center on Global Energy Policy- Claim this Profile
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Center on Global Energy Policy
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United States
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Global Energy Fellow
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Jan 2023 - Present
Selected to be part of the inaugural cohort of the Global Energy Fellowship at Columbia’s Center on Global Energy Policy. The cohort is composed of 20 students from diverse academic backgrounds, work experiences and global perspectives, leading on climate and energy policy research and practice at Columbia University. Selected to be part of the inaugural cohort of the Global Energy Fellowship at Columbia’s Center on Global Energy Policy. The cohort is composed of 20 students from diverse academic backgrounds, work experiences and global perspectives, leading on climate and energy policy research and practice at Columbia University.
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Complexity Science Hub Vienna
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Austria
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Researcher
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Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
Conducted research with the Complexity Economics and Financial Networks group on the stability of energy and power prices in a low-carbon economy. We are building several models based on different uncertainty characterizations and energy market mechanisms to study how county-level economies can navigate the green transition. Conducted research with the Complexity Economics and Financial Networks group on the stability of energy and power prices in a low-carbon economy. We are building several models based on different uncertainty characterizations and energy market mechanisms to study how county-level economies can navigate the green transition.
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Ministerio de Energía Chile
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Chile
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Government Relations Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Green Hydrogen Specialist
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May 2021 - Aug 2022
Served as Technology Specialist on the deployment of Chile’s National Green Hydrogen Strategy. Oversaw our team’s intelligence tools, including modeling software, technical reports, and policy assessments, and provided strategic support to other Divisions, Agencies and Ministries in the government advising them on the incorporation of country-level goals on sustainable fuels and new energy carriers into their own processes. Coordinated the Ministry’s counterpart on a technical collaboration with the IADB, supported the elaboration of a Green Hydrogen Fund with the World Bank, and worked on several international cooperations and studies, engaging with key stakeholders in Japan, Denmark, the Netherlands and Belgium. Expanded our outreach, including the deployment of R&D incentives with the Ministry of Science and Technology, collaborating in logistical planning with the Ministries of Transport and Public Works; and building funding initiatives with the Ministry of Finance and the National Economic Development Agency (CORFO). Show less
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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Jan 2021 - Aug 2022
Gave a course on linear programming and mixed integer optimization for a total of +200 students over two academic years. The course included the development of applied projects on societal challenges such as sustainability, health and mobility. Gave a course on linear programming and mixed integer optimization for a total of +200 students over two academic years. The course included the development of applied projects on societal challenges such as sustainability, health and mobility.
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Stanford University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant for Chilean Energy and Climate Policies
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Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
Developed the curriculum and class material for a class on the design and implementation of energy and climate policies in Chile in Stanford University. Gave lectures on climate science, and mitigation and adaptation measures. Coordinated field visits and guest lecturers including representatives from indigenous communities, climate-tech startup founders, and policymakers. Developed the curriculum and class material for a class on the design and implementation of energy and climate policies in Chile in Stanford University. Gave lectures on climate science, and mitigation and adaptation measures. Coordinated field visits and guest lecturers including representatives from indigenous communities, climate-tech startup founders, and policymakers.
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Generadoras de Chile
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Chile
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Engineer
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Mar 2020 - May 2021
Gave direct analytical and strategic support to the Directors of Research; Regulatory Affairs; Community Affairs; Environment and Communications on policy research and projects on energy and climate. Produced and automatized periodical industry intelligence reports. Drafted briefs and policy research documents to support discussion on bills and proposals such as a National Energy Policy Update; a Consumer Price Stabilization fund; and a Strategy for Power Systems Flexibility. Gave direct analytical and strategic support to the Directors of Research; Regulatory Affairs; Community Affairs; Environment and Communications on policy research and projects on energy and climate. Produced and automatized periodical industry intelligence reports. Drafted briefs and policy research documents to support discussion on bills and proposals such as a National Energy Policy Update; a Consumer Price Stabilization fund; and a Strategy for Power Systems Flexibility.
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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Engineer at Energy Optimization, Control & Markets Lab
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Dec 2017 - Dec 2019
Developed software for the optimization, simulation and market design of power systems. Applied the developed software on both research and industry projects, resulting in 3 peer reviewed publications and +5 successful consulting projects with the National Independent System Operator and the Ministry of Energy, among others. Produced reports, presentations, and drafted proposals which resulted in additional projects with industry. Developed software for the optimization, simulation and market design of power systems. Applied the developed software on both research and industry projects, resulting in 3 peer reviewed publications and +5 successful consulting projects with the National Independent System Operator and the Ministry of Energy, among others. Produced reports, presentations, and drafted proposals which resulted in additional projects with industry.
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Education
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Columbia University
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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Master's degree, Industrial & Systems Engineering -
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Ingeniero Civil Industrial, Diploma Académico en Ingeniería Mecánica