Lina Marcela Leon Gasca

PhD Student

Starting date: 2023

 

Graduation date: In progress 

Data Analytics, machine learning, and georeferencing tools for enhancing decision-making in sustainable and affordable energy systems in South America

Sponsored by: University of Andes – Scholarship “Impacto País”
Advisor: PhD. Mauricio Sánchez-Silva, University of Andes.
Co-advisor: PhD. Edgar Andres Virgüez, Duke University.

Summary

This research aims to integrate data analytics, machine learning, and georeferencing of information to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the challenges, issues, and needs within South America’s energy system. The objective is to facilitate informed decision-making to enhance the optimization of this sector. An extensive evaluation of the system is anticipated, focusing on the region’s potential opportunities amid the energy transition and climate change. Additionally, the study will identify key challenges and obstacles, underscoring South America as a region of emerging interest, potential, and complexity. All these aspects are supported by data analytics and the study of artificial intelligence methods, which provide insight and understanding of the various factors at play.

Current Address

Universidad de Los Andes,
Engineering School,
Carrera 1 19A-40,
Edificio Mario Laserna, ML 753