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Cristina Dominguez, Dr.

Researcher/Project Manager

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I am a highly motivated, visionary and multidisciplinary researcher, project manager, data analyst and geospatial modeller, with extensive experience in the fields of sustainable development, energy, and environment, with a special focus in the context of countries with emerging economies.

Research focus and interests

My work has been focused on developing a data-​driven geo​spatial methodology to estimate the electricity needs of residential buildings in rural areas of developing countries to improve the design of electrification projects, energy access solutions and policy measures. 

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Among my research interests are:

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  • Geospatial modelling and data analytics for development

  • Energy demand modelling applying hybrid approaches (bottom-​up and top-​down)

  • Optimal planning, design and operation of off-​grid renewable energy systems

  • Energy transition paths in developing countries

  • Rural development and climate change adaptation

  • Stochastic modelling of human behavior and electricity consumption implications

  • Social systems modelling applied to technological and policy adoption 

  • Gender-focused and social equity policy for development

  • Agriculture value chains

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I have experience in conducting empirical studies, designing and deploying field data collection in rural communities in Africa, Latin America and South Asia.

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Publications

Dominguez, C., Orehounig, K., & Carmeliet, J. 2021. Estimating hourly lighting load profiles of rural households in East Africa applying a data-driven characterization of occupant behavior and lighting devices ownership. Development Engineering. Elsevier, 6, 100073. doi: 10.1016/j.deveng.2021.100073

Dominguez, C., Orehounig, K., & Carmeliet, J. 2021. Understanding the path towards a clean energy transition and post-electrification patterns of rural households. Energy for Sustainable Development. Elsevier, 61, 46-64. doi: 10.1016/j.esd.2021.01.002

Dominguez, C., Orehounig, K., Carmeliet, J. 2019. Modelling of rural electrical appliances saturation in developing countries to project their electricity demand: A case study of sub-Saharan Africa. International Journal of Sustainable Energy Planning and Management. Alborg University, 22, 5–16. doi: 10.5278/ijsepm.2564

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