Anna Vinciguerra

Anna Vinciguerra

PhD thesis title: Modelling consistent energy transition scenarios based on integrated energy and economic frameworks

Academic Tutor: Riccardo Mereu

Academic Supervisor: Matteo Vincenzo Rocco

Affiliate external company or research group: Irpet

PhD cycle: 38° (see all student profiles of the same cycle > LINK)

BSc: Energy Engineering, Politecnico di Milano

MSc: Energy Engineering : Energy for Development, Politecnico di Milano

System Dynamics Italian Chapter: premio laurea

Planned exchanged period from September 2024 to March 2025 at Universidad de Valladolid, Department of Applied Economics , Facultad de Económicas y Empresariales

Thesis abstract

PRIN project : The MIMO (Multi-sectoral Integrated MOdeling platform for planning national energy transition pathways) project is funded by the Ministry of University and Research (MUR) as a Project of Significant National Interest (PRIN). With the participation of 3 Italian universities and 1 research institute under the coordination of Prof. Matteo Vincenzo Rocco of the Department of Energy, Politecnico di Milano, it aims to develop a new multidisciplinary modeling platform based on the integration of energy and micro- and macro-economic models.
MIMO aims to determine how and where economic resources should be allocated to promote the energy transition, what kind of technological evolution should be adopted to ensure a predetermined energy target, and whether the necessary technological changes are indeed compatible with sustainable growth.

More in detail ,the project aims to create an integrated model to identify sustainable and realistic long term decarbonisation pathways based on three pivotal principles: technical feasibility, adherence to national financial and economic equilibrium, and social justice. The study suggests a novel
method for performing scenario analysis that can offer a clear paths to identify the major technological drivers with the highest potential effect and the expenditures required to enable this technological upgrading in the green recovery.

Personal interest in my research theme

I am an energy engineer, graduated from the Politecnico di Milano. Since my early academic years, I have shown a strong interest in industrial ecology and sustainable development in developing countries. This interest has shaped my academic and professional path, leading me to delve deeper into the dynamics of sustainability and energy efficiency in the industrial context. I am currently pursuing a PhD on the topic “Modelling consistent energy transition scenarios based on integrated energy and economic frameworks” at the Department of Energy Engineering at the Politecnico di Milano. My determination to promote a culture of collaboration and social responsibility continues to inspire me as I actively contribute to the field of energy engineering and industrial sustainability.