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Erick Burgueño Salas

Erick Burgueño Salas

Policy researcher and analyst in Berlin, Germany

About

Policy researcher and analyst with over six years of experience producing evidence-based research at the science-policy interface, covering climate policy, energy transition, ESG regulation, and sustainability topics for institutional and international audiences. Proven ability to synthesise complex scientific and policy literature into clear, concise outputs for diverse stakeholders. MSc in Environmental Engineering complemented by a Data Analytics bootcamp. Motivated by the challenge of translating climate science into actionable policy at a global scale.

Experience

2023 — 2025

Senior researcher and editor – Environment and climate change at Statista GmbH

Analysed and synthesised complex climate policy, energy transition, and ESG regulatory developments for institutional and international audiences. Coordinated publication of major reports and managed external expert relationships.

2019 — 2022

Researcher - Transportation and Logistics at Statista GmbH

Analysed data on sustainable mobility and environmental performance of transportation systems. Contributed to evidence-based reports for corporate and institutional audiences.

Projects

Quantitative analysis of economic climate damages in Germany.

Education

2026

Certificate in Data Analytics at Spiced Academy

2016 — 2019

Master of Science in Environmental Engineering at Technical University of Hamburg

2011 — 2015

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering at Universidad Veracruzana

Skills

Climate & Energy Policy AnalysisLiterature ReviewRegulatory MonitoringPythonSQLTableauData VisualizationArcGISProject Coordination

Awards & Recognition

2018

European Forum Alpbach scholarship from European Forum Alpbach

Scholarship for participation in the European Forum Alpbach.

2016

Scholarship holder from German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Academic scholarship for studies in Germany.

2013

Mexfitec from National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA Toulouse, France)

Academic exchange program for engineering students between Mexico and France.