Alvaro is passionate about the study of energy systems, analyzing performance and policy impacts from a technical and economic perspective. He has an avid appreciation of renewable energy penetration and future challenges of the sector.

Alvaro worked for Marsden Jacob as an energy intern during the summer semester break while studying a Master of Engineering, Energy Systems at the University of Melbourne. After completing his master’s degree, he re-joined the team in 2021. Alvaro also holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria in Chile.

Through his previous roles in industrial maintenance Alvaro has gained solid technical knowledge regarding industrial equipment and energy efficiency management. He has conducted multiple research projects in the energy field, covering renewable technologies, electric vehicles and energy market analyses.