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Edgar Virgüez
Research Engineer, Stanford University
Edgar Virgüez is a Research Engineer in the Department of Energy Science & Engineering at Stanford University, where he advances net-zero emissions energy systems at the intersection of technology, policy, and sustainability. His research has produced more than 20 papers with over 750 citations. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and Policy and an M.A. in Energy and Environment from Duke University.
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Stanford University
Research Engineer
2025 - Present
Carnegie Institution for Science
Postdoctoral Research Fellow & Deputy Group Leader
2022 - 2025
Education
Duke University
Doctorate
2022
Universidad de los Andes
Masters
2010
Universidad de los Andes
Bachelors
2009
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From polluted skies to reliable grids: A science for solutions journey
2025 NEW GENERATION OF SCIENTISTS II
union sessions | 16 december 2025
The EARNEST Consortium
MACROENERGY SYSTEMS: AN EMERGENT INTERDISCIPLINARY FIELD III POSTER
global environmental change | 16 december 2025
Country-to-Country Imposition of Climate Damage from Current Emissions
ADVANCES IN QUANTIFYING AND ATTRIBUTING CLIMATE IMPACTS AND DAMAGES TO INFORM CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT AND LITIGATION I ORAL
global environmental change | 13 december 2024
Disparities in per capita energy consumption within and between countries
URBAN AREAS AND GLOBAL CHANGE I POSTER
global environmental change | 12 december 2024
Multi-sector sustainability trade-offs of solar PV tracking technologies
MULTISECTOR DYNAMICS: ENERGY-WATER-LAND INTERACTIONS AND ADAPTATIONS AT MULTIPLE SCALES I POSTER
global environmental change | 11 december 2024
Economic development as a facilitator for addressing climate goals
NET ZERO EMISSIONS ENERGY SYSTEMS: GEOPHYSICAL CONSTRAINTS, CONSEQUENCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES II POSTER
global environmental change | 09 december 2024
The Influence of Regional Geophysical Resource Variability on the Value of Single- and Multistorage Technology Portfolios
NET ZERO EMISSIONS ENERGY SYSTEMS: GEOPHYSICAL CONSTRAINTS, CONSEQUENCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES I ORAL
global environmental change | 09 december 2024
Improving System Reliability in Wind- And Solar-Dominated Electricity Systems Via Capacity Expansion Investment
NET ZERO EMISSIONS ENERGY SYSTEMS: GEOPHYSICAL CONSTRAINTS, CONSEQUENCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES II ORAL
global environmental change | 15 december 2023
Honors & Awards
Science for Solutions Award
Received December 2025