Ana Carolina Cunha, MBA

Lead Analyst

Since 2023, she has worked at PSR on Research and Development projects in the electrical and energy sectors, analyzing generation and transmission networks for modeling, planning, and expansion studies of electrical power systems.

Academic Background

  • PhD Candidate in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Power Electronics – UFRJ

  • MBA in Strategic Project Management – UniBF College

  • Specialization in Electrical Engineering in Residential Electrical Installations – UniBF College

  • BSc in Electrical Engineering – CEFET-RJ

Professional Experience

  • Researcher at the Power Electronics and Medium Voltage Laboratory (LEMT/UFRJ), working on R&D projects in the areas of renewable energy, energy storage systems, distributed generation, HVDC systems, power quality, electromagnetic transient and steady-state studies of electrical grids, and high-pressure-tolerant power electronics.

  • First student in the Electrical Engineering program at CEFET/RJ to graduate in nine semesters.

  • Invited by her advisor (in memoriam), Mauricio Aredes, to pursue a doctorate directly due to her outstanding academic performance.