Andrés Robalino-López | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr Andrés Robalino-López, Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Ecuador

Prof. Dr. Andrés Robalino-López is a distinguished academic and researcher at Escuela Politécnica Nacional (EPN), Ecuador, with an extensive background in environmental technologies, innovation, and complex systems. With a PhD earned cum laude from Universidad de Huelva, Spain, he combines academic rigor with practical leadership in research, innovation ecosystems, and entrepreneurship. As a key figure in Ecuador’s academic landscape, he serves as Deputy Dean, program coordinator, and research director. Internationally recognized through affiliations with MIT’s REAP program and the Academy of Sciences of Ecuador, his interdisciplinary contributions span environmental modeling, innovation management, and sustainable development. His research has informed policy, supported national and international projects worth over $500K, and been published in high-impact journals. His commitment to systemic transformation through science, education, and public policy underscores his eligibility for the Best Researcher Award.

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Education

Dr. Robalino-López earned his PhD in Environmental Technologies (cum laude) from Universidad de Huelva, Spain (2014), focusing on carbon emissions and sustainable development using system dynamics. He also holds Master’s degrees in Control Engineering (2012) and Environmental Technologies (2011) from the same university. He completed an MBA in Innovation (2022) from Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Ecuador. His engineering foundation was laid at Escuela Politécnica Nacional (2008), where he graduated cum laude in ICT. He has undertaken postgraduate studies in Energy and Environment at Glasgow Caledonian University, UK (2010) and served as a visiting researcher at Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy (2013). His academic training is rounded out by executive programs at MIT, Berkeley, Taiwan, Brazil, and other global institutions, reflecting a strong and continuous commitment to interdisciplinary and global education.

Experience

Prof. Robalino has over a decade of academic and research leadership at Escuela Politécnica Nacional, serving as Full Professor, Deputy Dean, and Program Coordinator for multiple postgraduate and research initiatives. Internationally, he has represented Ecuador in MIT’s REAP program since 2017, leading entrepreneurship and innovation acceleration. His role as Horizon Europe – NCP for EIT and various positions such as Department Chair, Innovation Transfer Coordinator, and External Auditor (CES) underscores his systemic impact. His hands-on engagement in over a dozen research projects and development initiatives—totaling more than $500K in funding—spans renewable energy, sustainability, and technological innovation. He is also a sought-after lecturer, teaching in postgraduate and PhD programs, with additional experience in collaborative research in Spain and Italy. His leadership blends academic depth with policy-level engagement and international collaboration.

Awards and Honors

Prof. Robalino’s contributions have been widely recognized. He was awarded Best Researcher by CEDIA in 2023, following a nomination in 2022. In 2020, he was inducted into the Academy of Sciences of Ecuador, and in 2019, he received commendation from MIT-REAP for contributions to innovation ecosystems in Quito. At a national level, EPN awarded him the Research Production Award (2015). He is a recipient of numerous prestigious fellowships, including the SENESCYT Dissertation Fellowship (2011–2014), Fundación Carolina, AUIP, and Erasmus, supporting studies in Spain, the UK, and Italy. Additionally, he has secured research grants for international residencies and led funded projects across multiple organizations. These accolades highlight not only his academic excellence but also his real-world impact in sustainable development, innovation management, and capacity building in Ecuador and beyond.

Research Focus

Dr. Robalino’s research lies at the intersection of environmental systems, complex system dynamics, innovation ecosystems, and technology management. His doctoral work pioneered carbon emission modeling and environmental sustainability forecasting in Ecuador using system dynamics and decomposition analysis. He has expanded this approach to entrepreneurship ecosystems, policy scenario evaluation, and sustainability indicators. His recent projects focus on organizational innovation, carbon neutrality strategies, and macroeconomic-environmental modeling. He emphasizes the use of interdisciplinary frameworks to inform national energy and sustainability policies, as seen in collaborations with CEDIA, CONQUITO, and MIT-REAP. His work often combines quantitative modeling, foresight methodologies, and system thinking to guide public and private sector strategies. By integrating research with policy, Dr. Robalino creates actionable insights for sustainable and innovation-driven development across Latin America.

Publication Top Notes

Studying the relationship between economic growth, CO2 emissions, and the EKC in Venezuela (1980–2025)
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (2015), 215 citations
Groundbreaking analysis on the Environmental Kuznets Curve, combining system dynamics and econometrics.
System dynamics modeling for renewable energy and CO2 emissions: A case study of Ecuador
Energy for Sustainable Development (2014), 175 citations
Pioneering use of system dynamics to simulate energy policy impacts on emissions.
System dynamics modelling and the environmental Kuznets curve in Ecuador (1980–2025)
Energy Policy (2014), 104 citations
Introduced scenario-based carbon forecasting in Ecuadorian policy research.
CO2 emissions convergence among 10 South American countries. A study of Kaya components
Carbon Management (2016), 65 citations
Comparative study highlighting regional energy-environment dynamics.
Regional cooperation in environmental protection via e-government
Environment. Technologies. Resources (2017), 20 citations
Explores digital governance for sustainable development in Andean nations.

Emad Kazemzadeh | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Dr Emad Kazemzadeh, Ferdowsi university of Mashhad, Iran

Emad Kazemzadeh is a dedicated researcher in Energy and Environmental Economics, recently completing a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran (2022-2023) under Associate Professor Narges Salehnia’s supervision. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics (2022) and has conducted research at the University of Coimbra, Portugal. Emad’s teaching experience spans Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and energy financing at Ferdowsi and Payam-e-Noor universities. He has also served as a research assistant for distinguished professors and presented at international conferences, including one on income inequality’s impact on ecological footprints. 🌍📊📉👨‍🏫

Education

Dr. Emad Kazemzadeh is a dedicated Post-Doctoral Researcher specializing in Energy and Environmental Economics at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran (2022-2023) 🌍📊, under the mentorship of Associate Professor Narges Salehnia. He completed a research course at the University of Coimbra, Portugal (2020-2021) 🇵🇹📈, supervised by Professor José Alberto Fuinhas. Dr. Kazemzadeh earned his Ph.D. in Economics, focusing on energy and environmental topics, from Ferdowsi University (2016-2022) 🎓🌱. His academic journey began with an M.Sc. in Economics from Sistan and Baluchestan University (2012) and a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Farhangian (2008) ➕📐.

Experience

Emad Kazemzadeh has been actively engaged in teaching a range of B.Sc. economics courses across Iran. Currently, he teaches Microeconomics I and Principles of Economics (3 units) at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2023–2024). Previously, he lectured on Financing and Energy Contracts at the same institution (2021–2023) and Principles of Economics (2 units) in 2022. Emad also taught Macroeconomics I and Microeconomics I and II at Payam-e-Noor University in Ilam, Darreshahr, from 2016 to 2018. His experience highlights his commitment to shaping future economists. 📘📊✨

Conferences and presentations

In a recent seminar at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, the focus was on “The Impact of Income Inequality and Economic Complexity on Ecological Footprint,” analyzing these factors over an extended period 🌍📉. Additionally, research on Iran’s business landscape was presented at the First International Conference on Economics, Management, Accounting, and Social Sciences, titled “Investigation of the Business Environment in Iran and the Introduction of Influential Institutions” 📊🇮🇷. At the Second International Conference on Future Research, Management, and Economic Development, insights were shared through “Analysis of Business Partners of Iran’s Automobile Market,” highlighting market trends and partnerships in this sector 🚗📈.

Awards

Dr. Emad Kazemzadeh was honored as Iran’s Best Researcher by the Ministry of Education in 2023 🏆🇮🇷. Known for his dedication to advancing educational research and innovation 📚🔍, Dr. Kazemzadeh has made significant contributions that shape the academic landscape of Iran. His work emphasizes progressive learning methods, student engagement strategies, and impactful educational policies 🎓💡. This recognition highlights his role as a thought leader in the field, inspiring educators and researchers nationwide 🌐👩‍🏫👨‍🏫. Dr. Kazemzadeh’s achievements reflect his commitment to fostering a brighter future for Iran’s education system and its learners 🌱📖.

Research focus

Ehsan Kazemzadeh’s research primarily focuses on environmental economics, exploring the interactions between income inequality, economic complexity, renewable energy, and ecological sustainability 🌍📉. His studies analyze the ecological footprint and how factors like globalization, renewable energy policies, and energy efficiency impact sustainability in emerging economies and Latin American countries 🌱🔋. Kazemzadeh’s work also investigates the effectiveness of electric and hybrid vehicles in reducing emissions, using complex models and quantitative methods like quantile regression and data envelopment analysis. His research provides vital insights for policymakers aiming to balance economic growth with ecological preservation and cleaner energy solutions 🚗💨📊.