Fernanda Delgado, D.Sc.
About Fernanda Delgado, D.Sc.
Fernanda Delgado, D.Sc., is a researcher and professor at Fundação Getulio Vargas, specializing in energy transition and geopolitics. She has held various analytical and managerial roles in notable organizations and contributes to multiple publications in the field of energy.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Fernanda Delgado has been working at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas as a Researcher and Professor since 2017. In this role, she leads various research lines in petroleum, gas, biofuels, and energy transition. Her focus areas include decommissioning, downstream processes, energy transition and decarbonization, low permeability reservoirs, natural gas reserves, energy planning, and the geopolitics of energy resources. Additionally, she coordinates the MBA in Oil and Gas Management at FGV Energia and heads the 'Economia, Politica e Energia no Feminino' initiative.
Previous Work Experience
Fernanda Delgado has held significant positions in the corporate sector prior to her current role. She worked at Vale as a Senior Business Analyst from 2008 to 2011 and again from 2011 to 2014, totaling six years in Rio de Janeiro. She also served as an S&O Manager at Deloitte Brasil from 2014 to 2016 for two years. These roles contributed to her expertise in business analysis and strategic operations within the energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Fernanda Delgado holds a D.Sc. in Energetic Planning from UFRJ - Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, which she completed from 2004 to 2009. She also earned a Master's degree in Technology from CEFET - Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica between 2000 and 2002. Additionally, she obtained an MBA in Comercio Exterior e Finanças Internacionais from Fundação Getulio Vargas during the same period. Her educational background supports her research and teaching in energy-related fields.
Research Contributions and Projects
As a researcher, Fernanda Delgado contributes to various publications and initiatives. She frequently writes for the Revista Conjuntura Economica of IBRE/FGV, EPBR, and the Agência Broadcast of Jornal Estadão. She also contributes to the Geopolitics of Energy magazine of the Canadian Energy Research Institute and the EUCERS Newsletter of King's College London. Delgado heads the CARO project, focusing on regulatory proportionality for national onshore activities, and coordinates the EMPODEREC program, which emphasizes female mentorship.
Leadership in Energy Initiatives
Fernanda Delgado leads several initiatives aimed at advancing knowledge and mentorship in the energy sector. She coordinates the 'Clube do Texto', which analyzes published texts on national and international energy scenarios. Additionally, she leads the 'Economia, Politica e Energia no Feminino' initiative at FGV Energia, promoting discussions on women's roles in energy economics and policy.