(Finance) – The new one gathered today Enel Foundation scientific committeecomposed of 15 important experts of the scientific, academic and cultural world, nationally and internationally.
With a large heterogeneity of skills, experiences and backgrounds geographicalin addition to a greater balance of gender and different age groups than in the past, the new scientific committee has been structured for guarantee a plurality of perspectives and promote an innovative and multidisciplinary approach to the global challenges of the energy transition and sustainable development.
The committee, chaired by Laura CozziDirector for sustainability, technology and prospects, and Chief Energy Modeller of the International Energy Agency (IEA), is made up of: Francesco BillariRector of the Bocconi University of Milan; Paolo BoccardelliRector of the Luiss University; Stefano CorgnatiRector of the Polytechnic of Turin; Manlio CovielloPontifical Universidad Católica de Chile; Izael Pereira da SilvaStrathmore University, Kenya; Michael MehlingDeputy director of the Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (EEC) at the MIT; Carlos NobreUniversity of Sao Paulo; Ignazio Perez ArriagaUniversidad Pontifical Comillas; Valentina PetroneHead of Global Services Positioning and Transformation Office, Enel; Nicola RossiHead of Innovation, Enel; Donatella sciutoRector of the Polytechnic of Milan; Gauri SinghDeputy Director-General International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena); Robert N. StavinsHarvard Kennedy School; Helen WattsDirector of Student Energy.
“Knowledge is the catalyst of change. For this reason, we are proud to be able to count on an independent and international scientific committee, with high profile experts, and a global vision that looks to future generations as an engine for sustainable development,” he commented Giulia GenuardiDirector of Enel Foundation.
Enel Foundation undertakes to promote education, research and dissemination of knowledge on energy, sustainable development and innovation, nationally and internationally.