We are pleased to announce that Gonzalo Parrado Hernando, postdoctoral researcher at the Energy, Economy, and System Dynamics Group (GEEDS) of the University of Valladolid, is currently undertaking a three-month research stay at the University of Groningen, in the Netherlands.
During this period, Gonzalo is collaborating with the Integrated Research on Energy, Environment and Society (IREES) team. This collaboration focuses on socio-environmental studies involving energy, food, and demography, using the WILIAM integrated assessment model (IAM), developed within a European Horizon 2020 project.
WILIAM, a global IAM built in Vensim, allows for the dynamic modeling of complex systems over time. Gonzalo’s research centers on advancing this model—specifically by introducing hourly resolution of energy variability and analyzing decarbonization pathways for Spain using the EnergyPLAN tool. His broader contributions include modelling in the areas of global demography, land use, and climate.
We are excited about this opportunity for international collaboration and look forward to the outcomes of this exchange. Hopefully, it will be the first of many future joint efforts with the University of Groningen and the IREES team.