Erika Carvalho

Specialist

Focused on decarbonization and the energy transition, specially around e-fuels, SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), hydrogen, and CCUS. In these areas, she specializes in energy-system modeling, techno-economic assessments, greenhouse-gas (GHG) mitigation strategies, environmental planning, and the integration of new renewable resources.

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Academic Background

• PhD Candidate in Energy and Environmental Planning — PPE/COPPE/UFRJ (in progress)

• MSc in Energy and Environmental Planning — PPE/COPPE/UFRJ

• BSc in Environmental Engineering — UFRJ (with academic exchange at the Australian National University)

Professional Experience

• Leadership in energy within decarbonization and energy-transition projects.

• Modeling decarbonization scenarios for Brazil’s energy sector through 2050.

• Techno-economic evaluation of low-carbon technologies, including e-fuels, HVO, and CCUS.

• Development of strategies to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.

• Participation in studies on renewable integration and regulatory impacts in the power sector.

• Development of indicators to monitor progress toward Brazil’s climate targets.