Dr. Edgar Virgüez

Biography

Edgar Virgüez is a Research Engineer in the Department of Energy Science & Engineering at Stanford University, whose work advances sustainable, low-carbon energy systems. He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers with more than 750 citations in leading journals such as Energy & Environmental Science and Environmental Science & Technology (ES&T). Recognized for his expertise, Virgüez serves on the Executive Editorial Board of Environmental Research: Energy and regularly reviews manuscripts for 14 journals, including Nature Communications and Nature Sustainability. As Managing Director of the $23 million U.S. Department of Energy-funded EARNEST Consortium, he leads a major initiative at Stanford that unites 21 partner institutions across North America to develop solutions for the future U.S. electricity system. Virgüez collaborates with organizations such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, contributing expertise in life cycle assessment and decarbonization strategies. His professional contributions have earned him over 20 awards totaling $34,365, including the prestigious American Geophysical Union Science Solutions Award (2025). An experienced educator, he has taught 17 courses to over 600 students, consistently receiving outstanding evaluations. Virgüez also served as a Young Trustee on Duke University’s Board of Trustees (2022-2025), highlighting his leadership and commitment to higher education.

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