Luana Marangon Lima | Scholars@Duke

Luana Marangon Lima
Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences and Policy

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

Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences and Policy, Environmental Sciences and Policy, Nicholas School of the Environment 2018
Associate Director for Educational Programs of the Duke University Energy Initiative, Nicholas Institute-Energy Initiative, University Institutes and Centers 2022
Faculty Fellow in The Energy Initiative, Nicholas Institute-Energy Initiative, Initiatives 2021

Contact Information

luana.marangon.lima@duke.edu

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin 2011
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Associate Director for Educational Programs of the Duke University Energy Initiative, Nicholas Institute-Energy Initiative, Initiatives 2019 - 2022
- Faculty Network Member of The Energy Initiative, Nicholas Institute-Energy Initiative, Initiatives 2019 - 2021
- Visiting Assistant Professor in the Pratt School of Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University 2020 - 2021
Academic Positions Outside Duke
- Assistant Professor, Universidade Federal de Itajuba. 2013 - 2016
Expertise
Subject Headings
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Lima, L. M., P. Damien, and D. W. Bunn. “Bayesian Predictive Distributions for Imbalance Prices With Time-Varying Factor Impacts.” Ieee Transactions on Power Systems 38, no. 1 (January 1, 2023): 349–57. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPWRS.2022.3165149.
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  - Reboita, Michelle Simões, Cassia Akemi Castro Kuki, Glauber Willian de Souza Ferreira, Francisca Lanai Ribeiro Torres, Luana Medeiros Marangon Lima, and José Wanderley Marangon Lima. ““Drivers” da previsão climática sazonal: uma revisão da literatura.” Revista Brasileira De Climatologia 31 (July 28, 2022): 1–25. https://doi.org/10.55761/abclima.v31i18.15235.
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  - Faria, V. A. D. de, A. R. de Queiroz, L. M. Lima, J. W. M. Lima, and B. C. da Silva. “An assessment of multi-layer perceptron networks for streamflow forecasting in large-scale interconnected hydrosystems.” International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 19, no. 7 (July 1, 2022): 5819–38. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-021-03565-y.
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  - Medeiros, G. O. S., L. M. Marangon-Lima, A. R. de Queiroz, J. W. Marangon-Lima, L. C. B. dos Santos, M. A. Barbosa, and J. E. Alvares. “Efficiency analysis for performance evaluation of electric distribution companies.” International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems 134 (January 1, 2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2021.107430.
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  - Aquila, G., A. R. de Queiroz, L. M. M. Lima, P. P. Balestrassi, J. W. Marangon Lima, and E. O. Pamplona. “Modelling and design of wind-solar hybrid generation projects in long-term energy auctions: A multi-objective optimisation approach.” Iet Renewable Power Generation 14, no. 14 (October 26, 2020): 2612–19. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-rpg.2020.0185.
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  - Shan, R., C. Sasthav, X. Wang, and L. M. M. Lima. “Complementary relationship between small-hydropower and increasing penetration of solar photovoltaics: Evidence from CAISO.” Renewable Energy 155 (August 1, 2020): 1139–46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2020.04.008.
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  - Queiroz, A. R. de, V. A. D. Faria, L. M. M. Lima, and J. W. M. Lima. “Hydropower revenues under the threat of climate change in Brazil.” Renewable Energy 133 (April 1, 2019): 873–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.10.050.
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  - Faria, V. A. D., A. R. de Queiroz, L. M. M. Lima, and J. W. M. Lima. “Cooperative game theory and last addition method in the allocation of firm energy rights.” Applied Energy 226 (September 15, 2018): 905–15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.06.065.
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  - Queiroz, Anderson Rodrigo de, Luana M. Marangon Lima, José W. Marangon Lima, Benedito C. da Silva, and Luciana A. Scianni. “Climate change impacts in the energy supply of the Brazilian hydro-dominant power system.” Renewable Energy 99 (December 2016): 379–89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2016.07.022.
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  - Li, Furong, Jose Wanderley Marangon-Lima, Hugh Rudnick, Luana Medeiros Marangon-Lima, Narayana Prasad Padhy, Gert Brunekreeft, Javier Reneses, and Chongqing Kang. “Distribution Pricing: Are We Ready for the Smart Grid?” Ieee Power and Energy Magazine 13, no. 4 (July 2015): 76–86. https://doi.org/10.1109/mpe.2015.2416112.
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  - Xavier, S. S., J. W. M. Lima, L. M. M. Lima, and A. L. M. Lopes. “How Efficient are the Brazilian Electricity Distribution Companies?” Journal of Control, Automation and Electrical Systems 26, no. 3 (June 1, 2015): 283–96. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40313-015-0178-2.
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  - Lima, L. M. M., E. Popova, and P. Damien. “Modeling and forecasting of Brazilian reservoir inflows via dynamic linear models.” International Journal of Forecasting 30, no. 3 (January 1, 2014): 464–76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijforecast.2013.12.009.
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- Book Sections
  - Lima, J. W. M., Luana Lima, M. S. Moraes, and A. R. Queiroz. “Locational Price Signals Module.” In Electricity Tariffs Structure in Natural Monopolies, n.d.
  - Lima, Luana, A. R. Queiroz, L. A. Scianni, and J. W. M. Lima. “Foundations for Future Assured Energy Evaluation.” In Climate Change Effects on Electric Power Generation, n.d.
  - Queiroz, A. R., Luana Lima, L. A. Scianni, and J. W. M. Lima. “Leading Climate Impacts in the Assured Energy of a Power Generation System.” In Climate Change Effects on Electric Power Generation, n.d.
- Conference Papers
  - Santos, L. C. B. dos, G. O. S. Medeiros, L. M. M. Lima, A. R. de Queiroz, J. E. Alvares, R. Gomes, M. A. Barbosa, and J. W. Marangon Lima. “Efficiency analysis for performance evaluation of electricity distribution companies.” In Ecos 2019 Proceedings of the 32nd International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, 1569–81, 2019.
  - Faria, V. A. D., A. R. De Queiroz, L. M. M. Lima, and J. W. M. Lima. “Analysis of multiple solutions in the calculus of firm energy.” In Sbse 2018 7th Brazilian Electrical Systems Symposium, 1–6, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1109/SBSE.2018.8395694.
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  - Medeiros, G. O. S., J. W. M. Lima, L. M. M. Lima, and A. R. De Queiroz. “Weight limits in the DEA benchmarking model for Brazilian electricity distribution companies.” In Sbse 2018 7th Brazilian Electrical Systems Symposium, 1–6, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1109/SBSE.2018.8395921.
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  - Etchebehere, V., A. R. Queiroz, Luana Marangon-Lima, and J. W. Marangon-Lima. “Scenario Generation of Electricity Contracts for Ballast Analysis in Electricity Markets,” 2013.
  - Scianni, L. A., A. R. Queiroz, Luana Marangon-Lima, and J. W. Marangon-Lima. “The Influence of Climate Change on Hydro Generation in Brazil,” 2013. https://doi.org/10.1109/PTC.2013.6652402.
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  - Queiroz, A. R., Luana Lima, and J. W. M. Lima. “Thermal Generation Investment Analysis Using Decision Tools,” 2011. https://doi.org/10.1109/PES.2011.6039473.
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  - Lima, Luana, and J. W. M. Lima. “Invested Related Pricing for Transmission Use: Drawbacks and Improvements in Brazil,” 2007.
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  - Lima, L. M. M., A. R. Queiroz, and J. W. M. Lima. “From Voltage Level to Locational Pricing of Distribution Network: the Brazilian Experience,” n.d.
  - Medeiros, G. O. S., A. R. Queiroz, and Luana Marangon-Lima. “Benchmarking Techniques for Electricity Distribution Companies Efficiency Analysis,” n.d.
  - Queiroz, A. R., Luana Lima, David Morton, and J. W. Marangon-Lima. “Determining the Optimal Transmission System Usage Contracts for a Distribution Company,” n.d.
  - Silva, S. R., A. R. Queiroz, Luana Marangon-Lima, and J. W. Marangon-Lima. “Effects of Wind Penetration on the Scheduling of a Hydro-Dominant Power System,” n.d.
Teaching & Mentoring
Recent Courses
- ENERGY 588: A Practical Introduction to Solar Energy Project Development in The U.S. 2023
- ENERGY 590: Special Topics in Energy 2023
- ENERGY 716L: Modeling for Energy Systems 2023
- ENVIRON 394: Research Independent Study 2023
- ENVIRON 588: A Practical Introduction to Solar Energy Project Development in The U.S. 2023
- ENVIRON 590: Special Topics 2023
- ENVIRON 593: Independent Studies and Projects 2023
- ENVIRON 716L: Modeling for Energy Systems 2023
- ENVIRON 790: Special Topics 2023
- ENVIRON 872L-1: Environmental Data Analytics 2023
- ENVIRON 898: Program Area Seminar 2023
- ENVIRON 899: Master's Project 2023
- ENERGY 590: Special Topics in Energy 2022
- ENERGY 716L: Modeling for Energy Systems 2022
- ENVIRON 393: Research Independent Study 2022
- ENVIRON 590: Special Topics 2022
- ENVIRON 593: Independent Studies and Projects 2022
- ENVIRON 716L: Modeling for Energy Systems 2022
- ENVIRON 790: Special Topics 2022
- ENVIRON 872L-1: Environmental Data Analytics 2022
- ENVIRON 899: Master's Project 2022
- ENERGY 590: Special Topics in Energy 2021
- ENERGY 716L: Modeling for Energy Systems 2021
- ENVIRON 393: Research Independent Study 2021
- ENVIRON 590: Special Topics 2021
- ENVIRON 593: Independent Studies and Projects 2021
- ENVIRON 716L: Modeling for Energy Systems 2021
- ENVIRON 790L: Special Topics 2021
- ENVIRON 872L-1: Environmental Data Analytics 2021
- ENVIRON 899: Master's Project 2021
- EOS 791: Independent Study 2021
Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
Service to Duke
- Bass Connections Theme Leader (Energy & Environment). 2022 - 2023 2022 - 2023
- Bass Connections Faculty Advisory Council. 2019 - 2022 2019 - 2022
- Bass Connections Theme Leader (Energy & Environment). 2019 2019

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Education, Training, & Certifications

Previous Appointments & Affiliations

Academic Positions Outside Duke

Subject Headings

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Book Sections

Conference Papers

Recent Courses

Service to Duke