Burak Guliz Guler

Leads commercialization of distributed energy projects for commercial and industrial clients and manages the deal pipeline through financial close. Manages natural gas project pipeline in the PJM/NY ISO footprint and coordinates client engagement through contract execution.

As a volunteer coordinator, facilitates information exchange among World Nuclear University fellows focused on low-carbon transition in global energy markets. Focuses on electricity and gas market challenges to support a low-carbon energy economy.

Founded an organization to accelerate development of Regional Energy Hubs (REH) for low-carbon energy grid studies. Defines energy policy options for governments and industry and establishes consultancy services spanning nuclear, gas, renewables, and transmission projects.

Served on the board as a member for Farmstead Arts Center. Participated in board-level responsibilities during the stated term.

Conducted research and development to extend the Regional Energy Hubs framework. Supported ongoing development of REH concepts and related work.

Managed market operations, including work planning, policy advocacy coordination, strategic marketing plans, and annual budget administration. Represented EFET with government officials and stakeholders and coordinated advocacy actions on policy issues affecting energy positions and market developments.

Taught undergraduate courses and contributed to curriculum design and development. Developed and lectured a course on energy economics and markets based on the integrated value chain and liberalization.

Negotiated, managed, and monitored wholesale electricity trading contracts with counterparties. Built relationships to develop business in the Balkans and sourced, tested, and implemented an ETRM suite for the firm’s portfolio.

Managed, evaluated, and monitored investment portfolios of energy commodities including power, LNG, emissions, and coal. Reviewed client objectives, developed investment strategies aligned to acceptable risk, and used metrics and data visualization to support data-driven decision-making.

Negotiated consultancy and commercial contracts for business development of thermal energy projects and developed wholesale electricity trading contracts. Managed a team of five and established a financial model for the EBITDA process while evaluating futures trading for adaptation in the Turkish electricity market.

Managed a branch to align with business development requirements for CANDU retubing and refurbishment opportunities. Performance-managed a staff of over 50 people.

Managed development and implementation of CANDU mechanical fuel channel installation tooling for Bruce Power Unit 1-2 refurbishment and retube. Directed design, development, procurement, site implementation, and mobilization for a 15-person section.

Managed a radioactive laboratory for R&D to develop mechanical tooling for pressure tube sampling used in CANDU nuclear power plants globally. Oversaw research and development activities for tooling development.

Managed oil and gas reservoir evaluation operations for clients including Chevron, Texaco, Occidental, and ExxonMobil. Supported reservoir evaluation work in field settings for oil and gas customers.

Developed an economic and engineering model of residential end-use energy in Canada to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet Kyoto requirements. Supported modeling work aimed at emissions reduction.

Served as a teaching assistant for Thermodynamics I-II, Energy from Renewable Resources, and Heat Transfer I. Supported instruction across core engineering and energy courses.

Ph.D. in Management Sciences completed in 2018. Dissertation: "A Regional Electricity Hub for Energy Transitions."

Master of Management Sciences in Technology Management completed in 2009.

Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Mechanical Engineering completed in 2000. Thesis: "Impact of energy efficiency upgrade retrofits on the residential energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions."

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering completed in 1996.