Victoria Kim

Victoria Kim is an Energy Modeling Intern at SEI US, based in the Somerville office. She is a third-year undergraduate student at Brown University studying Economics and Environmental Science with a focus on Sustainable Development and Governance. She is interested in energy, economic development, and climate policy, particularly how data can be utilized to communicate and advocate for more equitable energy transitions.

Prior to joining SEI, Victoria worked as a Research Analyst Intern at BW Research, where she conducted workforce needs assessments on clean energy industries for various governmental clients. She is passionate about using research to better understand how environmental challenges intersect with economic development, public health and community wellbeing. At Brown University’s Cobb Climate Research Lab, she studies the relationship between climate variability, freshwater resources and public health risks in Kiribati. She also works with Brown’s Climate Solutions Lab, where she researches the political economy of energy and how geopolitical events shape energy markets and the global energy transition.

At SEI, Victoria supports energy research using the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) system and other spatial modelling tools. She is particularly interested in how data-driven approaches can help policymakers understand the impacts of changing energy systems and develop pathways toward a more equitable and sustainable future.

Having grown up across South Korea, the US, and the Philippines, Victoria considers herself a global citizen and is passionate about understanding environmental and economic challenges across different contexts.