Andrés André Camargo Bertel
PhD Candidate in Mechanical Engineering
Universidad del Norte
Barranquilla, Colombia
Email: camargoaa@uninorte.edu.co
Andrés André Camargo Bertel
PhD Candidate in Mechanical Engineering
Universidad del Norte
Barranquilla, Colombia
Email: camargoaa@uninorte.edu.co
Andrés André Camargo Bertel is a Mechanical Engineer, M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, and PhD Candidate at Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia. His work specializes in energy systems modeling, transport decarbonization, and industrial decarbonization.
He combines short-, medium-, and long-term energy modeling with renewable energy integration analysis and systems optimization to support data-driven decision-making. He has strong experience in energy systems simulation using EnergyPLAN and OSeMOSYS, together with data analysis in Python and R, bridging technical and policy perspectives to design low-carbon development pathways across Latin America.
He currently works as an Energy Modeler at the National Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME), supporting Colombia’s national energy planning, and is a member of the UREMA Research Unit at Universidad del Norte.
Driven by a passion for research and innovation, he aims to connect energy modeling with policymaking to support a just and sustainable energy transition.
Education
- PhD Candidate in Mechanical Engineering, Universidad del Norte, Colombia (2024-2028, expected)
- M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Universidad del Norte, Colombia (2022-2024)
- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Universidad del Norte, Colombia (2017-2021)
Experience
- Energy Modeler / Energy Data Analyst, National Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME), Colombia (2025-present). Energy system modeling for Colombia’s national government to support informed policy decision-making.
- Teaching Assistant, Universidad del Norte (2022-2025). Thermodynamics I & II, Fluid Mechanics Laboratory, Process Instrumentation and Control Laboratory, Manufacturing Processes Laboratory, and Dynamic Systems Modeling.
- Consulting Engineer-Researcher, Universidad del Norte (2022-2026). Applied engineering projects including a national green-ammonia roadmap, transport electrification scenarios, carbon-monoxide dispersion modeling, and a Gecelca hydrogen pilot.