Hector Rodriguez Chavez

Héctor Rodríguez is a scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK ) and works in the Urban Transformations working group. Previously, he collaborated with the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS).

He coordinates the scientific aspects of the EU project EU City Calculator and supports cities in developing and implementing climate-friendly measures.

He is managing the PIK activities in the EU project DIALOGUES, which will support the goals of the European Energy Union with operational research on the overarching theme of "energy citizenship", enabling citizens to play a central role in the adoption of low-carbon energy solutions.

Héctor Rodríguez's focus and experience are in the areas of climate finance, social and economic impacts of renewable energy, and climate and energy policy. His research interests also include environmental ethics, circular economy and innovative renewable technologies.

Héctor holds an M.Sc. in Economics, Politics and Philosophy from the University of Hamburg and a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Guadalajara.