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ISE Student Secures Internship with Mannvit: A Story of Initiative and Dedication
First-year Iceland School of Energy (ISE) student Diego Augusto Costa successfully transitioned from academic learning to real-world application, securing an internship with leading engineering firm Mannvit after connecting with ISE alumnus and Mannvit engineer, Kristján Vilbergsson. At Mannvit, Diego applies his academic knowledge to real-world sustainability challenges, producing life cycle assessment reports and earning credits towards his Masters degree. Diego's journey exemplifies the power of initiative and the valuable connections fostered within the ISE community, and he looks forward to potentially completing his thesis project under Mannvit's guidance.
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Studies at Iceland School of Energy at Reykjavik University:
Andrés Laverde graduated with a master's degree in Sustainable Energy from ISE (Iceland School of Energy) at Reykjavik University this May. Andrés comes from Bogotá in Colombia and graduated with a BSc in Geosciences from Los Andes University in Bogotá. During his studies, he grew a great interest in volcanology, energy, and sustainability and focused on research on volcanology and geothermal resources.
Read moreMSc Thesis: Analysis of the Concepts of Self-Sufficiency of RES of the Local Energy Community of Luče, Slovenia
REYKJAVIK, June 3 - MSc in Sustainable Energy candidate, Nicole Bird, successfully defended her master's thesis where she investigates the concepts of self-sufficiency of RES of the local energy community of Luče, Slovenia. Nicole's work was supervised by Dr. Ewa L. Carlson from Reykjavík University and Dr. Andrej Gubina from University of Ljubljana in Slovenia. Examination was conducted by Dr. Magni Palsson, R&D Program Director at Landsnet in Iceland.
Read moreMSc Thesis: Life cycle assessment for selected Blue Lagoon skincare products
REYKJAVIK, June 1 - MSc in Sustainable Energy candidate, Silvana Loayza Leon, successfully defended her master's thesis where she performs a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of selected Blue Lagoon skincare products. Silvana's work was supervised by Dr. Halldór G. Svavarsson from Reykjavik University; Dr. Einar J. Ásbjörnsson from Reykjavik University; and Fannar Jónsson, Quality Manager at the Blue Lagoon. Examination was conducted by Dr. Ólafur Ögmundarsson from the School of Health Sciences at University of Iceland.
Read moreMSc Thesis: 3D Conceptual and Numerical Model of Geyser Valley, Wairakei Geothermal Field New Zealand
REYKJAVIK, May 31 - MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering candidate, Madison Lin Mackenzie, successfully defended her master's thesis where she explores a 3D conceptual and numerical model of Geyser Valley, Wairakei Geothermal Field New Zealand. Madison's work was supervised by Dr. Juliet Ann Newson from Reykjavík University and examination was conducted by Professor Michael O´Sullivan from the University of Auckland.
Read moreMSc Thesis: Optimization of Geothermal Well Control for a Sustainable Production Strategy using Stock Reservoir Modelling
REYKJAVIK, May 31 - MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering candidate, Arkaitz Manterola Donoso, successfully defended his master's thesis where he explores the optimization of geothermal well control for a sustainable production strategy using stock reservoir modelling. Arkaitz's work was supervised by Dr. Egill Júlíusson from Landsvirkjun, Dr. Hlynur Stefánsson from Reykjavík University, and Dr. María Sigríður Guðjónsdóttir from Reykjavík University. Examination was conducted by Pálmar Sigurðsson from Orkuveita Reykjavíkur.
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Almar Barja
I had the unique opportunity to combine economics, technology, engineering and science into one comprehensive degree.
Lindsay Allen
The fieldwork, experienced teachers, and industry collaboration make ISE the perfect place to further my studies of geothermal energy.
Nina
Studying at Reykjavik University gave me the chance to learn from the very best.
Maria Carmela Marino
I am very pleased with the curriculum, freedom of research and academic quality of the program and love living in Iceland.
Carlos Atli Cordóva Geirdal
The one of the reasons I chose ISE, is Iceland's involvement and experience in the field of geothermal energy.
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