The MOISES Program: A Model-Driven Approach to Bolivia’s Energy Transition
MOdeling an Intelligent Sustainable Energy System for Bolivia (MOISES), led by Prof. Stratos Pistikopoulos, Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering, Director of the Texas A&M Energy Institute and Dow Chemical Chair; and Dr. Oscar Serrate, Dean of Engineering at UPSA, is pioneering a data-driven, model-based approach to address the complex challenges facing Bolivia’s energy sector. At its core, MOISES aims to develop a sophisticated energy system modeling tool designed to support decision-making and policy formulation. This integrated approach ensures a holistic representation of the energy system, encompassing factors such as energy supply, demand, infrastructure, and environmental impacts.
Texas A&M Energy Institute Expert Shares Insights at Greek Business Summit
Dr. Konstantinos Pappas, Assistant Director at the Texas A&M Energy Institute, recently made significant contributions to the Annual General Assembly Meeting of the Union of Hellenic Chambers of Commerce, held at the Chamber of Corinth on July 5 and 6, 2024. This high-level gathering brought together prominent figures from the Greek government, business community, and academia to address critical issues facing the nation’s economy.
Bridging Continents for a Sustainable Future: METAVASIS Workshop in Athens
A pivotal step towards a greener tomorrow unfolded in Athens on June 20-21, 2024, as the Agricultural University of Athens hosted the METAVASIS Program Workshop, Bridging Continents for Sustainable Solutions. This event marked a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between Texas A&M University and its Greek counterpart.
A Collaborative Effort Toward a Systems Approach to Building Resilience in Central America
Esteemed Texas A&M Energy Institute scientists, Dr. Bassel Daher, Research Scientist; and Dr. Konstantinos Pappas, Assistant Director; and members of the UN Disaster Risk Reduction Office (UNDRR) for the Americas and the Caribbean’s Regional Science and Technology Advisory Group have been at the forefront of an initiative to address these intertwined challenges of energy, food security, and human mobility in the Northern Triangle countries of Central America.
Launch of Global Center on Climate Change, Water, Energy, Food, and Health Systems in Jordan
As part of the NIH Global Center on Climate Change and Water Energy Food Health Systems, Prof. Rabi Mohtar, Dr. Bassel Daher, Dr. Konstantinos Pappas, and PhD student Rashed Batayneh participated in a training and engagement workshop and Pilot Grants Showcase on the Water-Energy-Food-Health (WEFH) Nexus in Amman, Jordan. These activities were designed to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the WEFH Nexus and its applications in resource management as well as to demonstrate the WEFH platform for quantifying access to adequate and safe water, energy, and food and its impact on health indicators. The event brought together multi-sectoral stakeholders and international organizations, fostering dialogue and collaboration on these critical issues.