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Ms. Margret O. Asgeirsdottir (Iceland)
Specialization at RES: Energy Systems & Policies
M.Sc. Degree Candidate (2005 - present) in Economics, Department of Economics, School of Social Sciences, and B.Sc. Degree (2005) in Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, both at the
University of Iceland; Engineer (2005 - 2007) at VGK Consulting Engineers (now Mannvit Engineering Ltd.); Analyst (2007 - present) at Landsbankinn (the National Bank of Iceland).
M.Sc. Thesis (working title): Pinch Analysis as a way to Increase Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes: Dairy Plant in Iceland as
a Case Study
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
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Mr. Ívar Baldvinsson (Iceland)
Specialization at RES: Energy Systems & Policies
B.Sc. Degree (January 2009) in Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering & Computer Science, University of Iceland; Engineer (2008) within the Engineering
Alliance (EA) Group of HRV Engineering, Reykjavik, Iceland.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Iceland: Load Analysis
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Advisors: Prof. Pall Jensson (University of Iceland) & Dr. Gudleifur Kristmundsson (Reykjavik Energy, OR) |
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Mr. Bjorn Bjartmarsson (Iceland)
Specialization at RES: Energy Systems & Policies
B.Sc. (1998) in Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Advanced Trainee (1999) in the Field Engineering Program at GE Power Systems University, Schenectady, New York; Graduate
Studies (2002 - 2003) in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado; Field Engineer in Gas Turbines Control Systems at GE Power Systems, Schenectady, New York (1998 -
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Ms. Julia R. Blackburn (United States)
Specialization at RES: Energy Systems & Policies
B.Sc. Degree (2005) in Physics at the College of Arts & Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Study Abroad (Spring 2003) at University of
Melbourne, Australia; Research Physicist (2005 - present) with Debye Research Corporation.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Sustainable Development of Energy Resources: An Island Energy Assessment for St. Vincent &
the Grenadines
Location: St. Vincent, Grenadines
Advisor: Dr. Ilan Kelman (Center for International Climate & Environmental Research, Oslo, Norway) |
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Ms. Urszula Bryla (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy
M.Sc. Degree Candidate (2007 - present) in Petroleum Geology, Faculty of Geology, Geophysics & Protection Engineering, AGH University of Science & Technology, Krakow, Poland.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): 3D Resistivity Modeling in PETREL of the Krafla Geothermal Field,
NE Iceland
Location: Akureyri, Iceland
Advisors: Mrs. Anett Blischke (ISOR-Iceland GeoSurvey) & Professor Dr. Axel Bjornsson (University of Akureyri)

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Mr. Daniel Chade (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Fuel Cell Systems & Hydrogen
M.Sc. Degree Candidate (2007 - present) in Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell Control System
Location: Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
Advisors: Assistant Professor Dr. Denise McKay (Smith College, U.S.A) & Professor Dr. David Dvorak (University of Maine)

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Ms. Andrea Catherine Gonzalez Contreras (Chile)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy
B.Sc. Degree (2007) in Geology, Department of Geology, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile; Geologist Professional Title (Practica Profesional II; 2008) in the Department of Geology, University of
Chile; Researcher (Nov. 2008 - present) in geothermal studies at COMINOR, Chile.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Gas Geochemistry of the Reykjanes Geothermal System, South West
Iceland.
Location: Akureyri, Iceland
Advisors: Dr. Thrainn Fridriksson (ISOR – Iceland GeoSurvey); Dr. Halldor Armannsson (ISOR-Iceland GeoSurvey) & Mrs. Ester Inga Eyjolfsdottir
(ISOR-Iceland GeoSurvey)
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Mr. Branislav Fricovsky (Slovakia)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy
M.Sc. Degree candidate (2008 - present) of the Institute of Geo Sciences, Faculty of Mining, Process Control, Ecology and Geotechnology, in specialization of Geology - Geological Engineering,
Technical University of Kosice; B.Sc. Degree (2008) in Geology, Institute of Geosciences, Faculty of Mining, Ecology, Process Control & Geotechnology (BERG), Technical University of Kosice,
Kosice, Slovakia.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Geothermal reservoirs of Mesozoic sedimentary nappe structures and
Central Carpathian Paleogene Basin from the Sub-Tatric Depression, Slovak republic (geological, geophysical and geochemical comparison, tectono-sedimentary evolution, and 2D/3D modeling)
Location: Kosice, Slovakia
Advisor: Professor Dr. Juraj Janocko (Technical University of Kosice)
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Mr. Karol Gobczynski (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Energy Systems & Policies
M.Sc. Degree (2009), Faculty of Geodesy and Land Management, University of Warmia & Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): A Multi-Benefit Analysis of an Integrated Micro-Generation System for Buildings
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Advisors: Prof. Paulo Ferrao (Technical University of Lisbon, IST) & Mr. Concalo Cardoso (Ph.D. student in the MIT-Portugal Program)

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Ms. Tryana Veronica Garza-Cruz (Mexico)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy
Ph.D. Candidate (2006 - present) in Engineering Systems, Mechanical Engineering Specialty, at the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, USA; B.Sc. Degree (2005) in Mechanical Engineering at the
Insitituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Numerical modeling in Geothermal Wells by Poly3D to Identify the
Distribution of Stresses and Formation of Petal-Centerline Fractures
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA & Akureyri, Iceland Advisor: Assistant Professor Dr. Nicholas C.
Davatzes (Temple University)
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Mr. Michael. J. Hoban (United States)
Specialization at RES: Energy Systems & Policies
B.Sc. Degree (2008) in Engineering with Mechanical Engineering Specialty, Division of Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, USA; member of the McBride Honors Program and Recipient
of the President's Scholarship and Mines Medal of Achievement in Math and Science, Colorado School of Mines; Member of the Tau Beta Pi and Phi Beta Delta honor societies and Outstanding Graduating
Senior, Mechanical Specialty (2008); Mechanical Design (2006) at Engineering College of Aarhus, Denmark.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Integrated Thermo-Economic Modeling of Geothermal Resources for Optimal Exploitation
Scheme Identification
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Advisors: Dr. Francois Marechal (Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne) & Ms. Leda Gerber (doctoral assistant at EPFL) |
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Mr. Tomasz Kaminski (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Energy Systems & Policies
M.Sc. Degree (2009), Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Predictive Control as a Tool to Optimize Integration of Renewable
Energy in Buildings
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Advisor: Dr. Francois Marechal (Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne)

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Ms. Tatiana V. Kantorovich (Russia)
Specialization at RES: Energy Systems & Policies
Advanced Degree as Mathematician-Teacher of Mathematics (1992 - 1999) with a concentration in Mathematical Analysis from the Udmurt State University (UDSU), Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic, Russian
Federation; Senior Lecturer in mathematics (1999 - 2007) at the Institute of Economics and Management, Faculty of Mathematics, and Faculty of Information Technologies and Computer Engineering, all at
Udmurt State University, Russia.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Mimetic Modeling of Complex Energy Systems
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland & Akureyri, Iceland
Advisors: Dr. Francois Marechal (Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne) & Mr. Matthias Dubuis (Ph.D. student at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de
Lausanne)
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Mr. David Karabelnikoff (United States)
Specialization at RES: Energy Systems & Policies
B.Sc. from Fort Lewis College, Durango Colorado (2008)
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Validation of Hydrogen Production Models Utilized in Hydrogen
Enrichment of Internal Combustion Engine via Thermo-chemical Recuperation of Combustion Exhaust Gases
Location: Davis, California, USA
Advisor: Associate Prof. Paul A. Erickson (University of California at Davis)
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Mr. Michal Kawalec (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Fuel Cell Systems & Hydrogen
M.Sc. Degree Candidate (2007 - present) in Management of Fuels and Energy, Faculty of Fuels & Energy, AGH University of Science & Technology, Krakow, Poland.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Test Activity on a SOFC Single Cell: Performance with Reformed
Landfill Gas, Biogas, Methane, and H2S
Location: Perugia, Italy
Advisor: Professor Dr. Umberto Desideri (University of Perugia)

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Mr. Mateusz Kluska (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Fuel Cell Systems & Hydrogen
M.Sc. Degree Candidate (2008 - present), Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Rzeszow University of Technology, Poland.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Methanol Production for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC) –
Part 1
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Advisors: Professor Dr. Thorsteinn Sigfusson (University of Iceland), Professor Dr. David Dvorak (University of Maine) & NN at Carbon Recycling
International (CRI)

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Mr. Rafal Kozinski (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Fuel Cell Systems & Hydrogen
M.Sc. Degree Candidate (2007 - present) in Management of Fuels and Energy, Faculty of Fuels & Energy, AGH University of Science & Technology, Krakow, Poland.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Fuel Cell Battery Hybrid System: How to Avoid Idle Conditions
Location: Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Advisor: Mr. Chris Gearhart (Ford Motor Company)

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Mr. Kamil Lapinski (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Fuel Cell Systems & Hydrogen
M.Sc. Degree Candidate (2007 - present), Faculty of Technical Sciences, Agriculture & Forestry Engineering, University of Warmia & Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Methanol Production for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC) –
Part 2
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Advisors: Prof. Thorsteinn Sigfusson (University of Iceland), Prof. David Dvorak (University of Maine) & NN at Carbon Recycling International (CRI)

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Mr. Steve Lay (United States)
Specialization at RES: Energy Systems & Policies
B.Sc. Degree (2008) in Electrical Engineering, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Green Building Professional;
Founding President of the Engineers for a Sustainable World chapter at the University of St. Thomas (ESW-UST); Participant in a major humanitarian alternative energy project (2005 - present) for a
hospital in Dodoma, Tanzania.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): An Optimization Study of a Hybrid Renewable Energy System at the
Briarwood Club of Ankeny
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Advisor: Professor Dr. Greg Mowry (University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota)
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Ms. Rauan Meirbekova (Kazakhstan)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy
B.Sc Degree (2008) in Heat Power Engineering with specialty in Thermal Power Plants, Department of Heat Power Engineering at Almaty Institute of Power Engineering & Telecommunication
(University), Almaty City, Republic of Kazakhstan; Mechanical Engineer (2008 - present) at VST-Rafteikning hf., Reykjavik, Iceland.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Renewal of Geothermal Piping from the Deildartunga Geothermal Field
in Iceland: A Feasibility Study
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Advisors: Mr. Thorleikur Johannesson (VERKIS) & Professor Dr. Pall Valdimarsson (University of Iceland)
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Mr. Maciej Miecznik (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy
M.Sc. Degree Candidate (2007 - present) in Environmental Physics, Faculty of Physics & Applied Computer Science, AGH University of Science & Technology, Krakow, Poland.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Management of Well Doublets and Triplets tapping Geothermal Fluids
from Sedimentary Layers in Poland
Location: Akureyri, Iceland
Advisor: Mr. Grimur Bjornsson (Reykjavik Energy, OR)

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Ms. Kristel Noges (Estonia)
Specialization at RES: Energy Systems & Policies
B.Sc. Degree (2007) in Electrical Power Engineering and M.Sc. Degree Candidate (2008 - present), both at Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia; Exchange Student (2005 - 2006) in
Industrial and Mechanical Engineering at Universite de Technologie de Troyes in France; Assistant (2007) at RESA (renewable energy consulting company) in Barcelona, Spain; Engineer (2008 - present)
in the Energy Trade Division at Eesti Energia AS in Tallinn, Estonia.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Evaluation of the Impact of Microgeneration on the Estonian
Electric Power System
Location: Porto, Portugal
Advisors: Prof. Joao Pecas Lopes (University of Porto, Portugal) & Mr. Pedro Almeida (Ph.D. student at University of Porto)
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Ms. Miroslava Popovicova (Slovakia)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy
M.Sc. Degree Candidate (2008 - present) in Thermal Energy at the Department of Furnaces & Thermal Technology; and B.Sc. Degree (2007) in Thermal Energy Engineering & Gas Transport, Department
of Furnaces & Thermal Technology, Faculty of Metallurgy, Technical University of Kosice; Kosice, Slovakia; Student of Marketing (2 months in 2008) at the Australian Pacific College in Sydney,
Australia.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Design Criteria for Proposed CHP Geothermal Plant at Durkov,
Slovakia
Location: Kosice, Slovakia & Akureyri, Iceland
Advisors: Professor Dr. Dusan Holoubek (Technical University of Kosice) & Professor Dr. Pall Valdimarsson (University of Iceland)
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Ms. Eszter Pulay (Hungary)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy
B.Sc. Degree (2007) and M.Sc. Candidate (2008 - present) in Environmental Science, Department of Physical & Applied Geology, Institute of Geography & Earth Sciences, Faculty of Science,
Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Vertical Seismic Profiling in Geothermal Wells at Laugaland in
Eyjafjordur and at the IDDP Well in Krafla, North Iceland
Location: Akureyri, Iceland
Advisor: Dr. Ragnar Asmundsson (ISOR-Iceland GeoSurvey)
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Ms. Magdalena Rojek (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy
M.Sc. Degree Candidate (2007 - present) in Environmental Physics, Faculty of Physics & Applied Computer Science, AGH University of Science & Technology, Krakow, Poland.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Predicting the Geothermal Energy Potential of Poland’s
Sedimentary Basin: 2D and 3D Numerical Modeling
Location: Akureyri, Iceland
Advisor: Mr. Grimur Bjornsson (Reykjavik Energy, OR)

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Ms. Gabriela Mariana Dominguez Ramirez (Mexico)
Specialization at RES: Energy Systems & Policies
B.Sc. Degree (2005) in Engineering Physics at the Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), Monterrey, Mexico; Assistant (2005 - 2006) at Purificadora Agua Azul, and Field
and Service Engineer (2006 - present) at ABB Mexico.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Diesel and Hydrogen Co-Combustion
Location: Davis, California, USA
Advisors: Associate Professor Dr. Paul A. Erickson (University of California at Davis) & Dr. William Enrique Martin (University of California at
Davis)
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Mr. Mitchell Samson (United States)
Specialization at RES: Energy Systems & Policies
B.Sc. Degree (2008) in Mechanical Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering & Applied Science, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern University Leadership & Service
Award in Mechanical Engineering, and Bose Award of Excellence for distinction in engineering related courses; President of the NU Chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME);
Project Member (2005 - 2008) for Engineers for a Sustainable World to promote sustainability and install solar powered fence chargers in Chagres National Park in Panama; Mechanical Team Member (2004
- 2008) of the Northwestern University Solar Car Team; and Exchange Student (9/2006 - 1/2007) at Queen Mary College at University of London, UK; Product Design Engineer (2008 - present) at I2D Design
Firm Tel Aviv, Israel.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): A Vehicle-Grid System: Design of Electric Vehicle (EV) Components
for their Connection to the Electric Grid
Location: Akureyri, Iceland
Advisors: Dr. Muriel Desaeger (Toyota Motor Europe, Energy Research Group) & Associate Prof. Paul A. Erickson (University of California at Davis)
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Ms. Heather Sanden (United States)
Specialization at RES: Energy Systems & Policies
B.Sc. Degree (2008) in Physics with minor in Business, Department of Physics & Astronomy, College of Social & Natural Sciences, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, Minnesota, USA;
MSUM’s Wesley Memorial Scholarship & Eidbo Scholarship Recipient; Civil Designer (2006 - present) at Lightowler Johnson Associates, Minnesota, USA.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Determining the Optimal Scale of Ammonia Production Generated by
the use of Wind Energy: A Technical and Economic Analysis
Location: Morris, Minnesota, USA
Advisor: Associate Professor Dr. Arne Kildegaard (University of Minnesota at Morris)
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Mr. Szymon Siedlanowski (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Biofuels & Bioenergy
M.Sc. Degree (2008), Faculty of Technical Sciences, Agriculture & Forestry Engineering, University of Warmia & Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Simulation of a Biorefinery Integrated with an Existing CHP
Location: Vasteras, Sweden
Advisors: Professor Dr. Jinyue Yan (Royal Institute of Technology and Malardalen University) & Mr. Song Han (Ph.D. student at Malardalen University)

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Mr. Paul A. Siratovich (United States)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy
B.A. Degree (2006) in Geology, College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, USA. Well-Site Geologist (2006 - present) at Columbine Logging Inc. and
Staff Geologist for Petrogulf Corporation, Colorado, USA.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Laboratory Analysis of Thermally Induced Fracturing in Cores from
Icelandic High Temperature Geothermal Systems
Location: Darmstadt, Germany & Akureyri, Iceland
Advisors: Professor Dr. Ingo Sass (Technical University of Darmstadt) & Professor Dr. Axel Björnsson (University of Akureyri)
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Ms. Alicja Tarazewicz (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Biofuels & Bioenergy
M.Sc. Degree (2009), Faculty of Environmental Science & Fisheries; University of Warmia & Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Production of Hydrogen and Methane from Lignocellulosic Material by
Thermophilic Bacteria
Location: Akureyri, Iceland
Advisors: Mr. Steinar Rafn Beck (University of Akureyri) & Professor Dr. Johann Orlygsson (University of Akureyri)

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Ms. Katariina E. S. Tolvanen (Finland)
Specialization at RES: Biofuels & Bioenergy
Ph.D. Candidate (2006 - present) in Biotechnology in the Institute of Environmental Engineering & Biotechnology, Faculty of Science & Environmental Engineering, Tampere University of
Technology, Tampere, Finland; M.Sc. Degree (2006) in Biochemistry at the Institute of Medical Technology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Comparison of Hydrogenase Melting Curves, Community Structures, and
Hydrogen Production Capabilities in Three-Mixed Culture Bioreactors
Location: Akureyri, Iceland
Advisor: Professor Dr. Matti Karp (Tampere University of Technology)
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Ms. Ashlin H. Tucker (United States)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy
B.Sc. Degree (2007) in Geological Engineering with a specialty in Geotechnical Engineering and Groundwater, College of Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, USA;
Vice-President (2004 - 2005) and President (2005 - 2007) of the Colorado School of Mines Environmental Club; Staff Engineer in Geotechnical Engineering (2007 - present) at the Group Delta Consultants
Inc., Aliso Viejo, California.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Scaling Tests and Feasibility Study of a Geothermal District
Heating System near Keldunes, NE Iceland
Location: Akureyri, Iceland
Advisors: Professor Dr. Hrefna Kristmannsdottir (University of Akureyri), Mr. Sverrir Thorallsson (ISOR-Iceland GeoSurvey) & Mr. Hreinn Hjartarson
(ISOR-Iceland GeoSurvey)
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Mr. Jure Vetrsek (Slovenia)
Specialization at RES: Energy Systems & Policies
M.Sc. Degree Candidate (2007 - present) in Environmental Preservation with emphasis on Renewable Energy Sources and Researcher in Chair of Heat & Mass Transfer & Environmental Studies,
Laboratory of Heating, Solar & Sanitary Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering; B.Sc. Degree (Uni.Dipl-Ing; 2007) in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on Power and Process Engineering,
Faculty for Mechanical Engineering, both at the University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Optimization of a District Heating System which Uses Dispersed
Renewable Energy Sources
Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Advisor: Professor Dr. Saso Medved (University of Ljubljana); Co-advisors: Professor Dr. Pall Valdimarsson (University of
Iceland) & Dr. Francois Marechal (Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne)
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Ms. Zsuzsanna Maria Vitai (Hungary)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy
M.Sc. Degree (2008) in Environmental Engineering, Department of Sanitary & Environmental Engineering, Budapest University of Technology & Economics, Budapest, Hungary; M.Sc. Candidate (2004 -
present) in Geology with specialty in Hydrogeology, Department of Physical & Applied Geology, Institute of Geography & Earth Sciences, Faculty of Science, Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest,
Hungary; Exchange student (2006) at the Vienna University of Technology, Austria, and Helsinki University of Technology, Finland.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Sustainable Use of Low-Temperature Geothermal Reservoirs in
Iceland: A Modeling Study
Location: Akureyri, Iceland
Advisor: Dr. Gudni Axelsson (ISOR-Iceland GeoSurvey)
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Mr. Abraham Sanchez Zatarain (Mexico)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy
B.Sc. Degree (four years; 2007) in Mechatronics Engineering; Specialty in Quality Systems (2007 - 2008), both at the Universidad Panamericana in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Maintenance Engineer
Manager (2007 - present) of the Electric Department of Collins Division Veterinaria S.A. de C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Feasibility of Geothermal Sorption Chillers for Air Conditioning in
Mexico
Location: Morelos, Mexico & Akureyri, Iceland
Advisors: Professor Dr. Edgar Rolando Santoyo Gutierrez (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico) & Dr. Ragnar Asmandsson (ISOR-Iceland
GeoSurvey)
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Mr. Jakub Ziolkowski (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy
M.Sc. Degree Candidate (2008 - present), Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Use of Heat Pumps in Passive Solar Houses
Location: Akureyri, Iceland
Advisors: Accociate Professor Dr. Bjorn Marteinsson (University of Iceland and Iceland Innovation Center) & Dr. Ragnar Asmundsson (ISOR-Iceland
GeoSurvey)

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Ms. Beata Wawiernia (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Biofuels & Bioenergy
M.Sc. Degree Candidate (2002 - 2009), in Biotechnology with emphasis on Plant Production, Department of Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland; Erasmus/Socrates Scholarship
(2005 - 2006) in Molecular Biology of Tropical Crop Production in the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium.
M.Sc.Thesis (working title): Physiological Studies on Wild Type and Genetically Engineered
Thermonaerobacterium Strain AK17 – a Highly Efficient Ethanol Producer
Location: Akureyri, Iceland
Advisor: Professor Dr. Johann Orlygsson (University of Akureyri)
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