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Raúl Velasco-Fernández is a transdisciplinary scholar expert in the analysis of energy-society entanglements. His research focuses on the systemic relations between energy, time use, materials, and economic development. In more technical terms, that is the study of societal metabolism from a biophysical and multiscale perspective based on biophysical economics, complex system theory, and social practices. During the last years, he has developed different analytical tools within the Multi-Scale Integrated Analysis of Societal and Ecosystem Metabolism (MuSIASEM) accounting framework, such as the End-Use Matrix, and applied these to different case studies (China, the EU, USA and India). Building on technologies of humility, he is interested in the critical appraisal of ecomodernism narratives and how practice theory and metabolic studies can bring new ways of comprehending innovation and efficiency in the science-policy interface. He is also interested in analyzing wicked problems associated with sustainability issues, and in developing tools to analyze the metabolic patterns of non-commodified human activities from an intersectional perspective.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Technology , Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA-UAB)
Award Date: 31 Jul 2017
Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Environmental, Economic and Social Sustainability
Award Date: 1 Jun 2012
Bachelor in Sociology, Universitat de Barcelona (UB)
Award Date: 1 Feb 2012
Industrial Engineering, Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Award Date: 31 Oct 2008
External positions
Researcher, Barcelona Institute for Regional and Metropolitan Studies
1 Nov 2020 → 31 Dec 2021
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REAL: A Post Growth Deal
Kallis , G. (Principal Investigator), Andreucci , D. (Investigator), Kraehmer, K. B. (Investigator), Dalisa, G. (Investigator), Yasin, Z. (Investigator), Driouich, R. (Investigator), Breschko, S. (Investigator), Steblev , S. (Investigator), Muñoz Sueiro, L. (Investigator), Grosinger , J. (Investigator), Pape, J. (Collaborator), Masek Sánchez, V. (Collaborator), Smith, K. (Collaborator), Varvarousis ., A. (Investigator), Khan, F. (Collaborator), Velasco Fernandez, R. (Investigator), Gilbert, D. (Collaborator), Kostakis, V. (Collaborator), Tsagkari, M. (Investigator), Musu, L. (Investigator), Roy ., B. (Investigator), Dallas, O. (Investigator) & Gasparro, D. (Collaborator)
European Commission (EC), ERC Synergy Grant
1/05/23 → 30/04/29
Project: International research project
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Municipis resilients a les pandèmies mitjançant el nexe de l'agricultura de proximitat, energia, aigua i residus. Del pilot al municipi
Gabarrell Durany, X. (Principal Investigator), Sanchez Ferrer, A. (Investigator), Villalba Mendez, G. (Investigator), Gea Leiva, M. T. (Investigator), Rovira Val, M. R. (Investigator), Barrena Gomez, R. (Investigator), Pont Castejon, I. (Investigator), Madrid López, C. (Investigator), Talens Peiro, L. (Investigator), Badia Moragas, A. (Investigator), Mendoza Beltran, A. (Investigator), Alejandra Cerda Llanos (Investigator), Moral Vico, A. J. (Investigator), Gasol Martinez, C. (Investigator), Muñoz Odina, P. (Investigator), Arcas Pilz, V. (Investigator), Stringari ., G. (Investigator), Rufi Salis, M. (Investigator), Pena , A. M. (Investigator), Tonini ., P. (Investigator), Gonzalez Atero, R. (Investigator), Toboso Chavero, S. (Investigator), Parada Molina, F. A. (Investigator), Langemeyer , J. (Investigator), Gassó-Domingo, S. (Investigator), Cuerva Contreras, E. (Investigator), Molins Cabaní, S. (Collaborator), Gonzalez Ale, D. (Collaborator), Font Segura, X. (Collaborator), Francisco, G. R. (Collaborator), Artola Casacuberta, A. (Collaborator), Velasco Fernandez, R. (Collaborator), Evangelista ., G. (Collaborator), Orsini, F. (Collaborator), Petit Boix, A. (Collaborator), Sanclemente Crespo, M. (Collaborator), Appolloni, E. (Collaborator) & Zambrano, P. (Collaborator)
14/05/21 → 13/11/22
Project: Research Projects and Other Grants
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MAGIC: Moving Towards Adaptative Governance in Complexity: Informing Nexus Security - MAGIC
Giampietro , M. (Principal Investigator), Brouwer, F. M. (Investigator), Bukkens, S. (Investigator), Cabello Villarejo, V. (Investigator), Cadillo Benalcazar, J. J. (Investigator), Di Felice, L. J. (Investigator), Gilbert, G. N. (Investigator), Hernández-Mora Zapata, N. (Investigator), Kovacic , Z. (Investigator), Lemkow Zetterling, L. (Investigator), Pahl-Wostl, C. (Investigator), Piano , S. L. (Investigator), Reinert, E. S. (Investigator), Renner ., A. F. (Investigator), Ripa, M. (Investigator), Serrano Tovar, E. T. (Investigator), Velasco Fernandez, R. (Investigator), Wehn, U. (Investigator) & Madrid López, C. (Investigator)
1/06/16 → 30/09/20
Project: International research project
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European Futures for Energy Efficiency - EUFORIE
Giampietro , M. (Principal Investigator), Pérez-Sánchez, L. À. (Collaborator), Bukkens, S. (Investigator), Miralles Guasch, M. C. (Investigator), Pérez-Sánchez, L. À. (Investigator), Sorman Hadiye, A. (Investigator) & Velasco Fernandez, R. (Investigator)
1/03/15 → 30/11/18
Project: International research project
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Impact of aging on time allocation and energy consumption patterns in Japan and Spain
Velasco-Fernández, R. & Matsumoto, S., Jan 2025, Energy Consumption and Aging Populations: Experiences from Japan and Spain: Experiences from Japan and Spain. Taylor and Francis AS, p. 72-95 24 p. (Energy Consumption and Aging Populations: Experiences from Japan and Spain).Research output: Chapter in Book › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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Population aging, societal time, and household energy use beyond home
Velasco-Fernández, R., Matsumoto, S. & Giampietro, M., 2025, Energy Consumption and Aging Populations: Experiences from Japan and Spain. Taylor and Francis AS, p. 120-141 22 p. (Energy Consumption and Aging Populations: Experiences from Japan and Spain).Research output: Chapter in Book › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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Population and household trends in Japan and Spain: Impact of aging on pensions and healthcare expenditures
Inoue, N. & Velasco-Fernández, R., 1 Jan 2025, Energy Consumption and Aging Populations: Experiences from Japan and Spain. Taylor and Francis AS, p. 3-15 13 p. (Energy Consumption and Aging Populations: Experiences from Japan and Spain).Research output: Chapter in Book › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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Analyzing the energy metabolism of the automotive industry to study the differences found in this sector across EU countries
Sánchez, L. À. P., Velasco-Fernández, R. & Giampietro, M., 1 Jun 2024, In: Energy. 296, 13 p., 130855.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Modelling land use planning: Socioecological integrated analysis of metropolitan green infrastructures
Marull, J., Padró, R., La Rota-Aguilera, M. J., Pino, J., Giocoli, A., Cirera, J., Ruiz-Forés, N., Coll, F., Serrano-Tovar, T. & Velasco-Fernández, R., Mar 2023, In: Land Use Policy. 126, 12 p., 106558.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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