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Sergio Castellanos is an assistant professor in the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He leads the RESET (Rapid, Equitable & Sustainable Energy Transitions) Lab, where he focuses on analyzing decarbonization pathways in emerging economies, data-driven sustainable transportation approaches, and equitable local energy transitions. Castellanos has collaborated on various interdisciplinary projects, earning international recognition and accolades, including awards from environmental justice organizations for his leadership and transformative work aimed at assisting communities in Austin. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he also completed his M.S. degree. His undergraduate degree is a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona. He has received multiple awards, including the Ervin S. Perry Award from the CAEE Department in 2024 and the Cesar Chavez Si Se Puede Award in 2023.
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