Senior Specialist, Modelling & Policy

• Mar 2023 - Present

Energy Modelling & Planning and Policy expert

• Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

Project: Mobilisation of the EU Technical Assistance Facility (TAF) for the African Union in the energy sector. Support to AUC for the development and Implementation of the African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM) - Delivered techno-economic reports on Strategic Objectives and Strategic Planning and Action Plan for the implementation of AfSEM Project: Mobilisation of the EU Technical Assistance Facility (TAF) for the African Union in the energy sector. Support to AUC for the development and Implementation of the African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM) - Delivered techno-economic reports on Strategic Objectives and Strategic Planning and Action Plan for the implementation of AfSEM

Consultant

• Oct 2022 - Nov 2022

Project: Strategic foresight for Greece - Contributed to the drafted report on Strategic foresight for Greece Project: Strategic foresight for Greece - Contributed to the drafted report on Strategic foresight for Greece

Energy Analyst

• Jan 2018 - Sep 2022

Project: National energy planning & policy support for the achievement of sustainable development goalsClient: Oxford Policy Management – UK Government► Led the development of energy systems models & policy briefs of Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone and Uganda► Organized the Energy Modelling Platform for Africa (EMP-A – 2019), University of Cape Town► Trained and mentored researchers and government officials in EMP-A 2019 on the use of energy modeling tools

Energy Analyst

• Jan 2018 - Sep 2022

Project: Energy system development pathways for EthiopiaClient: Oxford Policy Management – UK Government► Led the development of the energy model of Ethiopia to investigate scenarios related to the national energy plans and demand behavior

Energy Analyst

• Jan 2018 - Sep 2022

Project: An indicative climate, land-use, energy & water (CLEWs) analysis for Federal Democratic Republic of EthiopiaClient: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)► Led the development of a climate, land-use, energy & water (CLEWs) modeling analysis for Ethiopia to investigate scenarios related to the country's energy policies in line with the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

Energy Analyst

• Jan 2018 - Sep 2022

Project: Supporting developing countries in their transition from Millennium Development Goals-based development strategies to broader sustainable development strategies through modeling-based policy analysisClient: Government of Paraguay, United Nations – Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN/DESA)► Lead the development of the energy model (electricity sector, transport sector, residential services) of Paraguay using the OSeMOSYS tool► Investigated scenarios related to the national energy, economic and development priorities defined by the Government of Paraguay► Conducted three national workshops in Asuncion, Paraguay, to train government officials using modeling tools► Supported government experts in the preparation of policy notes Show less

Energy Analyst

• Jan 2018 - Sep 2022

Project: Towards a Sustainable Energy Planning EcosystemClient: Oxford Policy Management – UK Government► Coordinated the organization of the Summer School on Modelling Tools for Sustainable Development 2018, International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste► Trained a group of researchers & government officials in the use of energy modelling tools in the summer school

Energy Analyst

• Jan 2018 - Sep 2022

Project: Enhancing Climate Change Resilience in Zimbabwe´s Energy and Agriculture SectorsClient: World Bank► Assisted in the development of the energy model of Zimbabwe► Instructor in a national workshop in Harare, Zimbabwe

Energy Analyst

• Jan 2018 - Sep 2022

Project: Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) programmeClient: UK Foreign Development and Commonwealth Office (FCDO)► Contributed to the writing of 48 data in short papers for each African country

Energy Analyst

• Jan 2018 - Sep 2022

Project: Development of long-term energy projections for African countriesClient: Joint Research Centre – European Commission► Lead the development of an energy model of Africa in 48 countries using a cost optimization tool (OSeMOSYS) ► Identified future energy policies compatible with climate change mitigation strategies

Consultant - Energy Modelling

• Sep 2015 - Jan 2016

Project: "Building capacity to assess national sustainable development and SDG strategies by modelling tools". ► I supported energy and water policy development in Mauritius, aiming to help the country achieve a wider power generation mix with increased renewable penetration and adapt to climate changes (e.g. reduced precipitation patterns). The analysis explores how mandated targets for renewable electricity and biofuels under alternative climate change scenarios could impact water and land use, sugar production, energy generation, and CO2 emissions, and a host of other variables. Detailed achievements: ► Supported the development of energy and water policy of Mauritius ► Aimed to generate energy with the contribution of renewable sources & country's adaptation to climate changes ► Undertook the literature review on energy and sustainable development ► Assisted in the development of an integrated Climate Land use, Energy and Water strategies (CLEWs) model using the OSeMOSYS energy modeling tool ► Investigated scenarios to quantify climate and land-use changes and their compatibility with the Sustainable Development Goals Link: https://unite.un.org/sites/unite.un.org/files/app-desa-mauritiusclews/index.html Show less

Research Assistant at Urban and Regional Innovation Research (URENIO)

• Mar 2015 - Sep 2015

Project: “Smart open innovation urban ecosystems for the promotion of future services for the region of Thermi-Greece” under the European program "People - Smart Cities". PEOPLE aims at speeding up the uptake of smart cities through the rapid implementation, deployment, and uptake of innovative internet-based services in order to allow facing the main challenges of developed cities at present and towards their future quality of life. Detailed achievements: ► Monitored the evaluation of the results ► Conducted research on innovative internet-based services towards a smart-city development ► Managed the evaluation process of the smart city project for the region of Thermi-Greece ► Informed local authorities about the benefits of smart city services for the development and sustainability of cities Show less

Military Service

• Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

► Served as an assistant in the unit's Personnel Office ► Assisted in organizational and operational activities within the military campus Detailed achievements: ► Member of the Squad Demonstration ► Setup a database (MS Access) in order to facilitate information exchange among stakeholders Skills gained: Leadership, teamwork, communication skills, working to deadlines, dedication, positive work ethic ► Served as an assistant in the unit's Personnel Office ► Assisted in organizational and operational activities within the military campus Detailed achievements: ► Member of the Squad Demonstration ► Setup a database (MS Access) in order to facilitate information exchange among stakeholders Skills gained: Leadership, teamwork, communication skills, working to deadlines, dedication, positive work ethic

Engineering Intern

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

Evaluated the biogas production for the subsidiary company Selected Biogas Farsala SA. Detailed achievements: ► Cost reduction ► Literature review on production of biofuels ► Dealt with the supply chain model of the company for production of biofuels ► Conducted Master thesis " Supply chain management and production of biofuels" idea formulated during this period Evaluated the biogas production for the subsidiary company Selected Biogas Farsala SA. Detailed achievements: ► Cost reduction ► Literature review on production of biofuels ► Dealt with the supply chain model of the company for production of biofuels ► Conducted Master thesis " Supply chain management and production of biofuels" idea formulated during this period

Engineering Intern

• Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

Participated in the European research project " Regional Poles of Innovation" related to the development of the energy sector, food, and textile industries for the region of Thessaly-Greece. ► Involved in practical training programs offered by the Institute linked with technological development and its effects on the quality of people life, the environment, and the economic development of the region Thessaly-Greece Participated in the European research project " Regional Poles of Innovation" related to the development of the energy sector, food, and textile industries for the region of Thessaly-Greece. ► Involved in practical training programs offered by the Institute linked with technological development and its effects on the quality of people life, the environment, and the economic development of the region Thessaly-Greece

Mechanical Engineering Intern

• Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

► Apprenticeship and monitoring on production MDF planning processes ► Inventory management and responsible for the service programming and clients' balance accounts ► Setup a database (MS Access) for more effective information exchange between the involved departments ► Apprenticeship and monitoring on production MDF planning processes ► Inventory management and responsible for the service programming and clients' balance accounts ► Setup a database (MS Access) for more effective information exchange between the involved departments