Personal profile

Research overview

I'm currently a PhD student at Bell Edwards Geographic Data Institute in the School of Geography and Sustainable Development (SGSD) at the University of St Andrews. Researching how spatial microsimulation and energy consumption/demand patterns can help us explore urban social inequalities and build a more efficient energy policy. 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action

Education/Academic qualification

Master in Science, Governance of Risk and Resources, Universität Heidelberg

1 Feb 202025 Nov 2021

Award Date: 30 Nov 2021

Bachelor of Applied Science, Geosciences , Universidad de los Andes Colombia

31 Aug 201425 Aug 2019

Award Date: 31 Aug 2019

External positions

Adaptation to climate change advisor, Colombian Environmental and Sustainable Development Ministry

1 Feb 202427 Dec 2024

Professional SIG and researcher, Panthera USA

1 Jul 202231 Oct 2022

GIS leader, Etnollano ONG

1 Jun 202131 Dec 2024

Jr. Consultant, United Nations Development Programme

1 Aug 202031 Dec 2020

Research professional, Sustainable Development Goals, Universidad de los Andes Colombia

1 Nov 201930 Apr 2020

Keywords

  • G Geography (General)
  • spatial
  • Data Science
  • microsimulation
  • synthetic data