Energy Systems Team

Alexandru Chivu
Intern
Alexandru is an Intern in the Energy Systems Department, where he will focus on nuclear energy and renewable energy acceleration areas.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Economics from Bucharest University of Economic Studies and a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences – Earth Systems Governance from Utrecht University in the Netherlands. His Master’s thesis examined the barriers to the development of floating PV projects, using Romania as a case study, and represents the only academic research on this topic in the country.
Alexandru has a strong interest in European energy and climate policy and brings previous research experience in governance related to renewable energy and energy systems. Before joining EPG, he worked as a Research Assistant at Utrecht University on a project exploring the financing of forests managed as common pool resources, and also completed internships at both the Romanian and European Parliament.