Angela Picciariello
About Angela Picciariello
Angela Picciariello is a Senior Research Officer in the Climate and Sustainability Programme at the Overseas Development Institute, with a strong academic background in engineering and social science from institutions such as LSE and Politecnico di Bari.
Current Position at ODI
Angela Picciariello serves as a Senior Research Officer in the Climate and Sustainability Programme at the Overseas Development Institute. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to research initiatives focused on climate change and sustainability issues. Her role involves analyzing data, developing research strategies, and collaborating with various stakeholders to promote sustainable practices.
Education and Expertise
Angela Picciariello has a strong educational background in engineering and social sciences. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sustainable Energy Technologies and Strategies from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, she obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Electrical Engineering from Politecnico di Bari, where she studied from 2008 to 2010, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution, from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she studied Inequalities and Social Science at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), achieving her MSc from 2017 to 2018.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Angela Picciariello worked as a Senior Regulatory/Policy Analyst at Ofgem in London, United Kingdom, from 2016 to 2018. In this capacity, she focused on regulatory policies related to energy. Earlier in her career, she was employed as a Network Planning Engineer at Enel in Bari, Italy, for a period of six months in 2011. Additionally, she worked at KTH Royal Institute of Technology as a PhD candidate in the Sustainable Energy Technologies and Strategies Joint PhD program from 2011 to 2015.
Research Interests
Angela Picciariello's research interests lie at the intersection of climate change, sustainability, and energy technologies. Her academic and professional background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of both technical and social dimensions of sustainability. She focuses on developing strategies that address inequalities and promote sustainable energy solutions, reflecting her multidisciplinary approach to research.