Natalie Samovich

Natalie Samovich contributes her expertise in the energy sector and digital transition, leveraging her expertise as an innovation manager and entrepreneur. With a focus on digitalisation and spin-off projects, she  is an expert and honorary chair of the Smart Grids working group at ETIP-SNET.eu, as well as a steering board member and chair of the Working Group Energy at AIOTI.eu.

As a co-founder of MCPV.eu and ResilientHydrogen.eu, Natalie  working on delivering sustainable solutions into ventures centered on green manufacturing and renewable energy systems. Her contributions also include founding the Solar Demonstration platform and Solar Lab projects  which are part of the Transnational Validation Network Living Labs and Testbeds, highlighting her commitment to hands-on innovation. Notably, the Solar Demonstration Platform, established in 2011, represents a collaborative effort towards pioneering shared renewable infrastructures.

Natalie's academic background includes an MBA from the University of Rochester, Simon School, and the University of Bern, alongside an MSEng in Sustainable Energy Systems from MIT and IST. Natalie is a speaker, policy contributor, innovation projects advisory board member, and mentor, contributing her insights to drive progress within the field.

Her research interests encompass a diverse range of topics, including the digitalisation of energy systems, smart sector integration, and the evolution of manufacturing Industry 4.0 to 5.0. Natalie´s scientific publications are focused on understanding the impacts of the Internet of Things on energy systems, Digital Twin and AI impact in energy sector and addressing socio-economic considerations within smart grids.