About me / Places I've livedThought leader in Geospatial Technology and Energy Systems with 15 years of experience, leading Energy Access Explorer (EAE), the World’s First Digital Public Good in the Energy domain. Focusing on the development of open-source, dynamic geospatial platforms that facilitate data-informed, integrated, and inclusive energy planning, helping governments, businesses, financiers, and development practitioners identify high-priority areas for energy interventions that drive socio-economic development. Strengthening data management and data governance while reducing software engineering and data transaction costs.
Academic background includes PhD in Energy and Environmental Systems from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, BSc and MSc in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering from National Technical University of Athens NTUA Greece.
Recognized with multiple global awards, including the Future of Government Award (UNDP, Public Digital, Amazon, 2025), Energy Globe Award – Outstanding Contribution (2024), Rising Star by Geospatial World (2024), GEO for SDGs Award (2023), World Resources Institute Top Outcomes Award (2022 & 2024), and several research excellence awards from NASA, ESA, World Water Forum among others. These honors underscore a commitment to innovation and impact in the intersection of data, technology and sustainable development.
