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Lis Blanco conducts qualitative research to support the development of energy policies and decision-making processes. As an anthropologist, she applies place-based analysis and qualitative methods to examine how social, economic, and institutional factors influence energy use and technology adoption. Her work focuses on lowering energy costs for households and small businesses, creating healthier communities, and building a more reliable, resilient, and secure energy system. Blanco collaborates with residents, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to ensure that research aligns with real-world challenges and priorities, drawing from experience in nonprofit work and consulting for public- and private-sector clients.

Energy system planning

Applied energy research

Applied social sciences

Program evaluation and impact assessment

Place-based technical assistance

Stakeholder engagement

Post-doctorate Fellow, NLR (2023–2024)

Assistant Professor, University of Goiás (2021–2022)

Research Coordinator, Franciscan Center of Solidarity (2021–2022)

Researcher, London School of Economics (2020–2021)

Coordinator of Social Projects, Ambiente Total Institute (2012–2018)

Director of Environmental Education Projects, Teia Comércio e Serviços de Produtos Educacionais (2014–2018)

Consultant, Idea Couture (2014–2017)

Social Projects Coordinator, Minha Casa, Minha Vida Project (2014)

Social Sciences Researcher, Pedreira Affordable Housing Plan (2013)

Community Mapping and Environmental Project Coordinator, Ambiente Total Institute (2011)