Lines of Research

The areas of concentration of the Graduate Program in Energy Planning are:

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Area of concentration Energy Planning

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ENERGY ECONOMICS

ENERGY ECONOMICS

This field of study encompasses theoretical and applied research, with a focus on:
The historical development of energy chains on a global scale, and the analysis of the evolution of energy consumption
The economics of non-renewable natural resources
The oil industry, including fiscal regimes, market structure, and pricing mechanisms
The bioenergy industry
The regulation of network industries, specifically electricity and natural gas

ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

The study of energy conversion technologies, from the extraction of resources to the conversion of final energy into useful energy, is undertaken with consideration for the concepts of efficiency of the 1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics, as well as the evaluation of technological learning curves.

ENERGY MODELS

ENERGY MODELS

The development of integrated and sectoral models applied to complex energy problems is imperative in order to address the multidimensional challenges of contemporary energy planning.

ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

This field of study encompasses the examination of the interactions between energy systems and the environment, with a particular focus on the global and local environmental impacts arising from the production, generation, transportation, and utilization of energy. Additionally, it delves into the implications of climate change on various dimensions of energy security.

Area of concentration Environmental Planning

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ECONOMICS OF THE ENVIRONMENT

ECONOMICS OF THE ENVIRONMENT

This field encompasses both theoretical and applied study of the relationship between economics, the environment and natural resources. It includes the analysis of economic instruments for environmental control and techniques for the economic valuation of environmental resources.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

This field encompasses both theoretical and applied study of public and private instruments, as well as tools, for environmental management and planning. It also includes their application and analysis of the legal and regulatory framework.

ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING

ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING

The development of mathematical tools applied to the solution of local and global environmental problems and their interactions with other dimensions of sustainable development.

ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

This field of study encompasses the examination of the interactions between energy systems and the environment, with a particular focus on the global and local environmental impacts arising from the production, generation, transportation, and utilization of energy. Additionally, it delves into the implications of climate change on various dimensions of energy security.

• Development of models for energy planning;
• Studies on the institutional reforms of the energy sector;
• Regulation of energy markets;
• Rational use of electric energy and petroleum derivatives;
• Development and application of methodologies for the assessment of environmental impacts;
• Energy and environmental indicators;
• Development and application of methodologies for the assessment of environmental costs;
• Environmental management, quality and auditing;
• Greenhouse gas emissions inventory;
• Study of methane and carbon dioxide emissions in hydroelectric reservoirs;
• Assessment of greenhouse gas abatement costs;
• Alternative energy sources;
• Land and biomass use;
• Industrial ecology;
• Integrated Assessment Modelling (IAM).