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Luana Marangon Lima

Gendell Family Assistant Professor of the Practice
Environmental Sciences and Policy

Overview


My research and teaching focus on optimization methods and data analytics applied to financial and operational aspects in the energy industry more specifically electricity markets, power generation planning and scheduling, transmission and distribution regulation and renewable energy integration.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Gendell Family Assistant Professor of the Practice · 2024 - Present Environmental Sciences and Policy, Nicholas School of the Environment
Assistant Professor of the Practice in Energy and Data Analytics · 2023 - Present Environmental Sciences and Policy, Nicholas School of the Environment
Faculty Director for Education & Experiential Learning in the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability · 2024 - Present Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability, University Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Charging forward: A greenhouse gas emissions analysis of New York State's electric vehicle and clean energy goals

Journal Article Energy Policy · June 1, 2025 States throughout the U.S. are implementing electric vehicle (EV)-focused policies to spur EV adoption. EVs are viewed as an environmentally friendly mobility choice for passenger vehicles due to their lack of direct emissions like conventional internal co ... Full text Cite

Integrating Hydrological and Machine Learning Models for Enhanced Streamflow Forecasting via Bayesian Model Averaging in a Hydro-Dominant Power System

Journal Article Water (Switzerland) · February 1, 2024 Streamflow forecasting plays a crucial role in the operational planning of hydro-dominant power systems, providing valuable insights into future water inflows to reservoirs and hydropower plants. It relies on complex mathematical models, which, despite the ... Full text Cite

Refining Seasonal Precipitation Forecast in Brazil Using Simple Data-Driven Techniques and Climate Indices

Journal Article Revista Brasileira de Meteorologia · January 1, 2024 Seasonal precipitation forecasts are essential for water resource management, agricultural activities, and the operational planning of hydropower systems. Any methodological advancement that enhances the accuracy of precipitation predictions will yield con ... Full text Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Texas, Austin · 2011 Ph.D.