Don F.
Ph.D. in Energy Economics - Energy Transition, Carbon Market, Technology Development
- Role
- Business Mentor at Endless Green Technologies
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Don F.
As a professional with over 20 years of experience in the global energy sector, I have provided academic insights, publications, technical skills, and technology solutions to various stakeholders. My collaborations with universities, world-class companies, international organizations, and regulatory agencies have focused on projects related to energy transition, energy economics, climate change, digital transformation, and innovation.My diverse background includes roles as a C-level executive, entrepreneur, team builder, university professor, author, inventor, and startup co-founder. I hold a Postdoc in Energy and Environment, a Ph.D. in Mineral/Energy Resources Economics, and an MSc. and BS in Geology. As a coordinator, manager, or director in innovation, I have contributed to the development of projects with a combined value of over $110 million. These projects have ranged from TRL 1 to TRL 9.Experience: Former SparkCognition AI - Brazil R&D Director. Former Halliburton Technology Director. Former Tenured Professor at the Federal University of Bahia - Applied Geophysics Department. Former Bahia State Science & Technology Park Coordinator. Current visiting professor in the Doctor of Business Administration program (DBA in Disruptive Innovation) at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU).My trajectory has given me a unique perspective and a diverse skillset that can be applied across industries. I have a scientific and engineering background that helps me understand the challenges and phenomena in the energy sector. I also have experience with developing and deploying solutions based on emergent technologies such as complex engineering, AI, IoT, big data, blockchain, and many others.Current Activities- Advisor on Energy Transition and Carbon Accounting (focusing on energy, mining, and heavy industries)- Strategic Energy Solutions (utilities, data centers, heavy industries)- Technology Development in Energy Applications- Energy and Carbon Market Consultant for Regulatory Bodies- LATAM Expansion Strategies
Experience
Business Mentor
Jan 2025 — Present · Campinas, BR
Evaluation of rural properties, public and private areas, protection and environmental preservation areas with a focus on quantified diagnostics, strategic data management, and technical support for the carbon market, environmental preservation and regulation, in addition to providing certifications and certified technical reports to support trade bloc agreements (EU-Mercosur) and infrastructure development projects.
Education
Campinas State University and University of Sheffield
Extension Field Degree, Rehabilitation and Remediation of Degraded and Contaminated Lands
2004 — 2004
San José State University
BS, Geology
1986 — 1989
Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Post-Doctoral, Petroleum & Environment
2004 — 2005
Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Ph.D., Mineral Economics
1999 — 2003
University of Maryland
Course work, Ecological Economics Modeling
2000 — 2002
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Post-Doc , Offshore Decommissioning
2017 — 2018
Universidade Federal da Bahia
Geology - MSc, Economic Geology
1990 — 1993
Skyline College
Geology, Geology/Earth Science, General
1985 — 1986
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