Personal profile
Biography
Joana Raquel Sousa holds a PhD in Sustainable Energy Systems at the MIT|Portugal program at FEUP, and a MSc in Civil Engineering from FEUP. Has a relevant background in engineering and 10 years of research experience in energy-related issues: energy policy, energy markets, demand response, energy efficiency in the built environment and indoor air quality (IAQ). Was a researcher at the Energy Efficiency Group in LNEG, at FEUP, at the Built Environment Energy Group in INEGI, and at the construction physics laboratory at the University of Minho. Holds more than 10 publications in indexed (ISI/WEB OF SCIENCE; SCOPUS) academic journals and books/ book chapters and several other conference publications.
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 17 Partnerships for the Goals