Our People
Meet the people behind the research, education and collaboration activities at the centre, and learn about why they are driven and want to make a difference.
Leadership
Director of the Energy Centre
University of Auckland
Professor Emilson Silva
Chair in Energy Economics
A passion for solving economic, behavioural, puzzles is the motto that drives me to strive for excellence in economics’ research, teaching and outreach activities.
Research Team
Senior Research Fellow
University of Auckland
Dr Selena Sheng
Committed to exploring climate change, transport, and human behaviour, I use economic modelling and empirical insights to inform policies for low-carbon solutions.
Research Fellow
University of Auckland
Dr Lingli Qi
My research focus is advancing carbon markets, renewable energy, and energy systems through dynamic modelling for sustainable economic and environmental policy solutions.
Research Fellow
University of Auckland
Dr Zeya Zhang
Optimizing the demand side of electricity markets isn’t just about reducing consumption—it’s about smarter consumption.
Research Assistant
University of Auckland
Simon Tao
Renowned energy economics and corporate finance, shaping sustainable energy futures through innovative investment and market solutions
Research Assistant
University of Auckland
Marcus J San Pedro
I apply structural econometrics and computational methods to uncover insights in energy markets—where data fuels strategy and informed decisions.
Research Assistant
University of Auckland
Guanghao Wang
My current research interests focus on various behaviors in the electricity market and the impact of policies.
Research Assistant
University of Auckland
Zohreh Salimian
Energy economics, peer-to-peer electricity trading, and multiple trading relationship are the core focus of my research.
Research Fellow
University of Auckland
Dr Rogerio Mazali
Einstein once said: ‘If we knew what we were doing, it wouldn’t be called research, would it?’ Research is for me exploring the unknown. My research, both empirical and theoretical, focuses on Game Theory Applications to Industrial Organization and Corporate Finance. The market structure of energy markets is one of the topics I am currently working on.
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Academic Affiliates
Professional Team
Group Services Coordinator
University of Auckland
Tama Ngahere
Communications Advisor
University of Auckland