Jonas Schnidrig

As a dedicated researcher and lecturer in sustainable energy policy and planning, specializing in energy system modeling, optimization, and decision support for the energy transition, I focus on bridging research, industry, government, and society by developing strategies that balance ecological, social, and economic dimensions of energy transitions. I have and am contributing to major international projects such as the EnergyScope Community, Net Zero Valais, and am actively engaged in coordinating large research consortia, including collaborations with Polytechnique Montréal, Hydro Québec, and Swiss energy institutions. My expertise combines system optimization, infrastructure assessment, and sustainability evaluation with a life-cycle perspective.Curriculum vitae Coordination of the EnergyScope Community (50+ researchers and practitioners).Development of digital twins for cities within the Blue City project.Awarded the Zanelli Prize for outstanding contribution to sustainable development (2020). Education Towards Sustainable Energy Futures - Infrastructure and Prosumer Integration, Decentralization and Sustainability in Renewables-based Energy System Modeling | EDEY 2020 – 2024 EPFL - HES-So Valais Wallis Directed by François Maréchal, Manuele Margni Mechanical Engineering | Major in Energy and Technologies 2018 – 2020 EPFL Mechanical Engineering | Thermodynamics & Energetics 2013 – 2018 EPFL ResearchCurrent Research Fields Sustainable TransitionEnergy system modeling and optimization (urban, regional, and national scales)Energy System IntegrationIntegration of sustainability metrics and life cycle assessment in energy planningPolicy support for sustainable energy transitionsRenewable energy finance and infrastructure planning Teaching & PhD Courses Sustainability, climate and energy ENV-421 The course provides students with a comprehensive scientific understanding of the links between climate and energy systems in the context of sustainability. It will cover topics related to natural and anthropogenic climate change, the fundamentals of energy systems and their efficiency. Awards Robert Zanelli EPFL 2020