About

I’m a Senior Assistant Professor in the SISSTEM program (Sustainable Island Solutions through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at the University of Aruba.

I was born and raised in Colombia and left early to study and live abroad. I’m Colombian, American, Dutch and Caribbean - but Aruba is home.

For well over a decade I’ve worked on water, energy and waste for small islands, with a focus on the circular economy.

This site is where I think out loud. It is personal; separate from my engineering, academic or farming work, and not affiliated with any political party.

Education

PhD, Chemical Engineering — KU Leuven, Belgium
MSc, Sustainable Energy Technologies — TU Delft, the Netherlands
BSc, Mechanical Engineering (magna cum laude) — University of Florida, USA.

What I work on

Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) and seawater air conditioning (SWAC)
Water treatment, desalination and brine valorization
Controlled-environment agriculture and aquaculture
Climate adaptation and island resilience
Teaching engineering, entrepreneurship and mentoring student research

Get in touch

Email me at diego@diegoacevedo.com or find me on LinkedIn.