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Dr. Nicolò Stevanato is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Energy at Politecnico di Milano, where he teaches the Energy Planning course. 

His research focuses on energy system modeling for policy support and long-term energy planning in emerging economies, with a particular emphasis on access to electricity in rural areas and its role in the global energy transition. His work is divided into two main areas: enhancing the characterization of energy demand in rural communities and its impact on the optimal sizing of off-grid energy systems, and the developing of national and regional long-term energy transition and electrification strategies. He employs methodologies such as bottom-up mathematical modeling and energy system optimization to support scientifically informed national energy policies and planning strategies. 

Throughout his research career, Nicolò has participated in various European Commission Horizon2020 projects aimed at promoting renewable energy technologies in Africa. He has also worked on projects funded by private and public donors focused on energy access in Latin America and Africa. He has been involved in numerous capacity-building programs for researchers and professionals in emerging economies. 

He is an active member of the IEEE Smart Village organisation where he is a part of the Africa Working Group Committee and the Education Committee. His current involvement with the Education Committee is aimed at projects that will bring basic education to the most underserved communities of Sub-Saharan Africa.