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As a researcher, he has worked for over 15 years in the field of energy planning and the simulation and optimization models of energy systems. He has published more than 35 articles in indexed journals, supervised undergraduate and master's theses, directed one doctoral thesis, and is currently supervising another. His h-index is 20 (Scopus) and 23 (Scholar), with a total of 1289 citations (Scopus) and 1904 (Scholar). He holds a European PhD in Information Systems Engineering (URJC, 2014), with the highest distinction cum laude, and an extraordinary doctoral award. He has a degree in Experimental Physics from the University of Cantabria (2007) and a Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development from the University of Oviedo (2007). He holds a Master's in Renewable Energies, Fuel Cells, and Hydrogen (UIMP-CSIC, 2009) and a Master's in Decision Engineering (URJC, 2011). He has worked as a postdoctoral researcher at IFE in Norway (2014-2015) and at IMDEA Energy (Madrid) (2015-2019). From 2008 to 2010, he worked in the business sector as a programmer (INDRA) and as an energy efficiency engineer (ATISAE, now TÜV SÜD). In his area of expertise, he has participated in nearly thirty regional, national, and European projects, including FP7, H2020, and Horizon Europe, among other programs. Since 2025, he is PI of the MENTES Network project (a Spanish strategic network of MICINN). Since June 2019, he has been a member of the Energy Planning Platform at TECNALIA and participates in projects related to energy planning and regional decarbonization. Notable examples he has participated in or directed include PEIEC 2030 Extremadura, FAEN Asturias 2030, the 2050 Roadmap, and the 2030 Energy Transition and Climate Change Strategy of the Basque Country. More recently, he has been involved in the Net Zero Basque Industrial Super Cluster initiative and the BIDERATU (elkartek) and TRANSIENCE (Horizon Europe) projects. Tags: Energy modelling; ESOM; LEAP; NEMO; TIMES; LCA; Industry; Decarbonisation; Energy planning; Scenarios; Optimisation.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate, PhD in Information Systems Engineering, CIEMAT & Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC)
1 Feb 2010 → 7 Mar 2014
Award Date: 7 Mar 2014
MSc in Decision Systems Engineering, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
2010 → 2011
Award Date: 1 Jul 2011
Master, MSc in Renewable Energy, Fuel Cells and Hydrogen, Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo
2008 → 2009
Award Date: 3 Jul 2009
Master, BSc & MSc in Experimental Physics, Universidad de Cantabria
2001 → 2007
Award Date: 26 Nov 2007
External positions
Responsible, Red MENTES
Mar 2025 → …
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):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
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 -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The future need for critical raw materials associated with long-term energy and climate strategies: The illustrative case study of power generation in Spain
García-Gusano, D., Iribarren, D., Muñoz, I., Arrizabalaga, E., Mabe, L. & Martín-Gamboa, M., 1 Jan 2025, In: Energy. 314, 134266.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How can cities effectively contribute towards decarbonisation targets? A downscaling method to assess the alignment of local energy plans with national strategies
Muñoz, I., Hernández, P., Pérez-Iribarren, E., García-Gusano, D. & Arrizabalaga, E., Sept 2023, In: Energy Strategy Reviews. 49, 101137.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A taxonomy of models for investigating hydrogen energy systems
Blanco, H., Leaver, J., Dodds, P. E., Dickinson, R., García-Gusano, D., Iribarren, D., Lind, A., Wang, C., Danebergs, J. & Baumann, M., Oct 2022, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 167, 112698.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Energy-socio-economic-environmental modelling for the EU energy and post-COVID-19 transitions
Cazcarro, I., García-Gusano, D., Iribarren, D., Linares, P., Romero, J. C., Arocena, P., Arto, I., Banacloche, S., Lechón, Y., Miguel, L. J., Zafrilla, J., López, L.-A., Langarita, R. & Cadarso, M.-Á., 20 Jan 2022, In: Science of the Total Environment. 805, p. 150329 1 p., 150329.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access35 Citations (Scopus) -
Integrated Energy Planning at City Level
Arrizabalaga, E., Garcia-Gusano, D., Hernandez, P. & Hermoso, N., 2022, Green Energy and Technology. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 33-60 28 p. (Green Energy and Technology).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Thesis
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Long-term analysis of the Spanish environmental policies using the Life Cycle Assessment method and energy optimisation modelling
Garcia Gusano, D. (Author), 2014Doctoral thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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