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About Our Organizations

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The Latin American Network for Research in Energy and Vehicles (RELIEVE) connects universities and companies focused on energy and the environment and helps decision makers reduce the environmental impacts of energy use through collaboration of research, scientific exchange, and workforce development.

 

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The Sustainable Energy Research Group is a multidisciplinary team composed of professors with doctoral degrees, specialists in diverse branches of engineering and environmental science, and undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students who collaborate to foster an environment of learning, innovation, and knowledge transfer with a positive impact on industry and society. The group is dedicated to accelerating the transformation of energy-consuming activities toward net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by driving the energy transition through innovative solutions in electrical, chemical, and thermal energy systems. Its research and development efforts focus on sustainably powering key sectors such as transportation, industry and manufacturing, buildings, and agriculture, with the overarching goal of reducing environmental impact, promoting economic growth, and improving the quality of life in the communities it serves.

 

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The Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis (ITS-Davis) is the world’s leading academic center for sustainable transportation. Our mission is to serve the needs of society and promote a more effective, sustainable, and equitable transportation system.

 

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The Sac Metro Air District is responsible for advancing the greater capital region towards meeting all national ambient air quality standards and state and national decarbonization commitments for the protection of the global climate. Our vision is clean air and a low-carbon future for all. 

Organizing Team

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Alberto Ayala

Air Pollution Control Officer and Executive Director
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District

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José Ignacio Huertas

Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico;  Leader of the Sustainable Energy Research Group (SNRGY); 
Leader of RELIEVE

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Oscar S. Serrano

Investigator, Sustainable Energy Research Group (SNRGY)
Latin American Energy and Vehicle Research Network (RELIEVE)

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María del Carmen Canchola Vega

Master’s Student of Science in Engineering, Sustainable Energy Group
Tecnológico de Monterrey

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Luisa Fernanda Chaparro Sierra

Professor, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey

Local Team

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Natalie Ruiz

Operations and Events Manager
Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis

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Cristina Cameron

Conference and Outreach Manager
Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis

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Sam Chiu

Senior Director of Communications
Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis

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Michael Fortunato

Creative Specialist
Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis

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Juan Carlos (JC) Garcia Sanchez

Ph.D. Candidate, Transportation Technology and Policy
Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis

 

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