Dr Christian Calvillo Munoz

Senior Research Fellow

Centre for Energy Policy

Personal statement

I'm a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Energy Policy, University of Strathclyde, focused on understanding the economic, social, and policy dimensions of the energy transition toward net zero. My research interests span: • Energy system modelling and decarbonisation scenario analysis • Industrial decarbonisation, CCUS, and hard-to-abate sectors • Renewable energy integration and grid modernisation • Economic policy analysis of energy transitions • Fuel and transport poverty and energy equity I work at the intersection of engineering, economics, and policy, contributing to UK and European energy policy development. Currently engaged in the Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) and UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) initiatives, focusing on equitable and sustainable energy transitions. My research informs policy discussions at Scottish and UK government levels, supporting evidence-based decision-making on energy security, net zero pathways, and just transitions. I'm interested in collaborating with researchers, policy makers, and industry partners working on energy decarbonisation challenges. Feel free to reach out to discuss research opportunities, collaborative projects, or energy policy insights.

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Prize And Awards

HaSS Faculty Impact Prize for Outstanding Impact for Policy: Recipient; 5/2/2026

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Publications

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Publications

CO2 Transport & Storage as a Driver of Scottish Economic Growth and Industrial Decarbonisation: Turner Karen, Gonzalez-Martinez Paulina, Calvillo Christian, Katris Antonios, Karim Zanhouo Abdoul, Race Julia; (2026)
Decisive Action on Scottish CO2 Transport and Storage Can Lock In Long-Term Growth and Jobs: Turner Karen, Calvillo Christian, Gonzalez-Martinez Paulina, Katris Antonios, Karim Abdoul; (2026)
Centre for Energy Policy consultation response on Continuing the Warm Home Discount Scheme, Department of Energy Security and Net Zero: Drabble David, Calvillo Munoz Christian, Katris Antonios; (2025)
CO2 Transport & Storage as a Driver of UK Growth and Industrial Decarbonisation: Turner Karen, Gonzalez-Martinez Paulina, Calvillo Christian, Katris Antonios, Zanhouo Abdoul Karim, Race Julia; (2025)
Centre for Energy Policy consultation response on the Warm Homes Discount Cost Recovery, Department of Energy Security and Net Zero: Calvillo Munoz Christian, Drabble David, Katris Antonios; (2025)
Centre for Energy Policy consultation response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s Call for Evidence on the Seventh Carbon Budget: Drabble David, Katris Antonios, Calvillo Munoz Christian; (2025)

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Professional Activities

CEP-Scottish Government Onshore Renewable Electricity: Host; 4/9/2025
Ongoing engagement with the Onshore and Electricity team at Scottish Government: Contributor; 7/2025
RSAI-BIS conference: Participant; 17/6/2025
RSAI-BIS conference: Speaker; 17/6/2025
Research/project discussion session between CEP and the National Energy System Operator (NESO) Scotland: Contributor; 11/6/2025
“Shaping effective social tariffs to improve energy affordability": Organiser; 5/6/2025

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Projects

CXC Social housing retrofit desk reviews – data availability: Drabble, David (Principal Investigator) Calvillo Munoz, Christian (Co-investigator) Katris, Antonios (Co-investigator); 14-Jan-2025 - 13-Jan-2026
Post-doctoral research opportunity: cost of climate change adaptation (CXC IQ14-2025): White, Chris (Principal Investigator) Calvillo Munoz, Christian (Co-investigator) Roberts, Jen (Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2025 - 31-Jan-2026
The low carbon heat apprenticeships challenge: co-creating solutions for a quicker and more inclusive workforce development: Calvillo Munoz, Christian (Principal Investigator); 01-Jan-2025 - 31-Jan-2026
Hydrogen and CO₂ Trade between Scotland and Germany: Opportunities, Challenges, and Pathways for Collaboration: Calvillo Munoz, Christian (Principal Investigator) Katris, Antonios (Co-investigator) Speirs, Jamie (Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2025 - 31-Jan-2026
UK Energy Research Centre Phase 5: Speirs, Jamie (Principal Investigator) Bell, Keith (Co-investigator) Calvillo Munoz, Christian (Co-investigator) Dixon, James (Co-investigator) Hawker, Graeme (Co-investigator) Katris, Antonios (Co-investigator) Turner, Karen (Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2024 - 30-Jan-2028
NIA Hydrogen Electrolyser Capabilities: Speirs, Jamie (Principal Investigator) Calvillo Munoz, Christian (Research Co-investigator) Gonzalez-Martinez, Paulina (Research Co-investigator) Agyeman, Stephen (Researcher); Contract linked to 241082; 30-Jan-2024 - 31-Jan-2025