Our Expertise

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When you work with Stratas Advisors, some of the most knowledgeable people in the global energy business are putting their brainpower to work for you. Meet our leadership team below, who are supported by several innovative analysts, GIS gurus and industry veterans located across the globe in North America, Europe, and Asia. This wide-ranging expertise, coupled with an integrated, structured approach, allows us to explain current and future big-picture dynamics while also delving deeply into specific sectors, industries and regions.

Meet Our Leadership and Experts

John Paisie

John E. Paisie | President | +1.832.517.7544 | email

Mr. Paisie is responsible for managing the research and consulting business worldwide. Prior to joining Stratas Advisors, Paisie was a partner with PFC Energy, a strategic consultancy based in Washington, D.C., where he led a global practice focused on helping clients (including IOCs, NOC, independent oil companies and governments) to understand the future market environment and competitive landscape, set an appropriate strategic direction and implement strategic initiatives. He worked more than eight years with IBM Consulting (formerly PriceWaterhouseCoopers, PwC Consulting) as an associate partner in the strategic change practice focused on the energy sector while residing in Houston, Singapore, Beijing and London. He was also a leader in the mergers and acquisition practice, and participated in several transactions. As an expatriate, he lived in Southeast Asia, China, the Middle East, Europe and Latin America. He started his career as an engineer with Sun Oil and worked as a project manager for Saudi Aramco before moving into strategy consulting. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from the University of Toledo and his MBA from Purdue University.

Dr. Sang Lee

Dr. Sang Hyun (Sean) Lee, PhD | Vice President, Forecasting & Analytics | +1.832.235.4328 | email

Dr. Lee is responsible for analyzing the energy data value chain (oil, natural gas, NGLs, biofuels, refined products and petrochemicals) to develop forecasts and quantitative/analytic models in the Stratas Advisors’ analytics group. He is developing and enhancing forecasting models for global and regional energy demand, supply and prices using an econometrics approach. He is also performing various sensitivity and scenario analyses and high-level analytic or pricing modeling. Prior to joining Stratas Advisors, he worked for GS E&C, a global engineering firm, where he performed market research on pursuing business opportunities in the oil and gas markets by analyzing upstream, midstream and downstream value chains, along with dynamic energy market outlooks. He was responsible for analyzing and reporting energy market fundamentals for global oil and gas markets to support the company’s strategic decision-making process. He earned a bachelor degree from SungKyunKwan University in South Korea and a masters and doctorate from Texas A&M University.

Huiming Li

Huiming Li | Vice President, Fuels | +65.9655.5186 | email

Ms. Huiming Li, based in Singapore, directs research and consulting for the Global Fuel Specifications (formerly the International Fuel Quality Center) and the Global Transport Fuels Assessment (GTFA) subscription services. Li has more than 20 years of experience in fuels and transport consulting. She leads GFS’s mission to improve communications among the refining, automobile and governmental sectors and enhance understanding of fuel-quality issues, and advises GFS clients, companies, governments and non-governmental organizations on fuel quality and policy issues. She also runs and oversees the Singapore office as its legal representative. Prior to leading the GFS service, she directed research and consulting on the Asia-Pacific region for its fuels and transport services. Ms. Li was a key author of the annual Global Biofuels Outlook, and has made numerous presentations on global and Asian fuel quality and biofuels developments at regional conferences and strategic meetings with clients. Ms. Li, a native of Singapore, earned her bachelor’s degree with honors in chemical engineering from the National University of Singapore. She is bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Eric Lundin

Eric Lundin | Vice President, Energy Markets | +1.832.951.9405 | email

Mr. Lundin is responsible for energy demand forecasting for Stratas Advisors, with a focus on refined products and biofuels. He has 15 years of experience in developing forecast models and analyzing downstream energy markets and vehicle fleet dynamics. His demand forecasting analysis has included assessments of over 100 countries at the sector and fuel level, under multiple scenarios examining sensitivity to changes in a wide range of driver variables including price assumptions. Prior to joining Stratas Advisors he was a senior consultant at IHS-Markit, where he was responsible for assessing and modeling global refined product demand, including the linkages between gasoline and diesel demand with vehicle fleets and the biofuel markets. Mr. Lundin holds a B.A. in Foreign Affairs and Economics from the University of Virginia, and an M.A. from Johns Hopkins University in International Relations with a concentration in Energy Policy.

Aditya Banerjee | Director, Downstream | +1-979-946-0469 | email

Mr. Banerjee has extensive experience in the downstream sector, specializing in consultancy for the global refining & chemicals markets. His expertise includes economics and fundamental analysis, focusing on forecasting refined and petrochemical markets. Before joining Stratas Advisors, Mr. Banerjee was a Senior Associate at Sapient Consulting and a Research Analyst at Wood Mackenzie, where he developed data analytics on refinery supply chains, including supply and demand balances. He began his career as a Process Engineering Intern at Reliance Industries Limited in Jamnagar, India, and later worked with Larsen and Toubro in Mumbai, India. Mr. Banerjee holds an MS in Environmental Analysis from Rice University and a BS in Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology in Mumbai, India.

Gabriel Fererra Rojano

Gabriel Ferrera Rojano | Manager, Renewables & Decarbonization | +34 660 26 86 99 | email

Based in Brussels, Gabriel is part of the global biofuels team. His primary responsibilities include conducting research on the Latin American and European markets for Stratas’ core biofuels and alternative fuels services, as well as providing ad hoc consulting support. Prior to joining Stratas, Gabriel gained experience in the Belgian Energy Ministry as an energy data analyst trainee. He holds a master’s degree in Economics from the University of Louvain-la-Neuve. During his studies, Gabriel specialized in industrial organization, competition policy, and econometric analysis. In addition to his native Spanish, he speaks fluent English and French.

Janire Riobello

Janire Riobello | Manager, Clean Energy & Transport | +34 695 74 09 11 email

Based in Brussels, Janire is responsible for analyzing global industry developments and market trends in clean energy and low-carbon alternatives for transport, with a focus on EV and battery supply chains, as well as renewable hydrogen. She holds a master’s degree in Sustainable Development from the University of Milan with a specialization in climate change and environmental law and policy. Prior to joining Stratas Advisors, she gained valuable experience in research and policy analysis in the non-profit sector, and worked at a renewable energy fintech company. She is fluent in Spanish, Basque, English, German, Italian, and French.

Luis Erazo

Luis Erazo | Lead Analyst, Americas | +1.832.469.9888 | email

Based in Houston, Mr. Erazo covers North America and Latin America’s fuel quality specifications and regulations for the Global Fuel Specifications service. As an analyst, his work involves meeting the needs of Stratas Advisors clientele with knowledge of fuel specifications and policy within the two regions. Mr. Erazo comes with over 11 years’ experience in the environmental laboratory and analysis field; five of those years working with petroleum hydrocarbon analysis. Before joining Stratas Advisors, he worked as a senior analyst with Environmental Chemistry Incorporated. He holds a B.S. in Biology from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and a MBA from the University of Phoenix-Houston. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Casey Tan

Casey Tan | Senior Analyst, Asia Pacific | +65.9675.1195 | email

Casey is responsible for monitoring and analyzing all public policy and market developments related to fuel specifications, vehicle emissions and other fuel related topics in the Asia Pacific region. She holds a master’s degree in Political and Legal Theory from the University of Warwick (UK). Prior to joining Stratas Advisors, Casey was a research assistant with a business advisory firm based in Singapore conducting research on the norms and institutional features of ASEAN. Previous work experience also includes an internship at the U.S. Embassy (Singapore) as a general services office intern. She is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Judong Lee

Judong Lee | Senior Analyst, Automotive | email

Based in Houston. Judong focuses on the development and upkeep of the Automotive Interactive Model (AIM). Before joining Stratas Advisors, he contributed his expertise to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, where he analyzed transportation data and led research projects funded by various state departments of transportation. His educational background includes a bachelor's degree from SungKyunKwan University, a master's degree from Seoul National University in South Korea, and a doctorate from Texas A&M University. Judong is fluent in English and Korean.

Ayesha David

Ayesha David | Senior Analyst, Renewables & Decarbonization | +32 499 82 65 23 | email

Based in Brussels, Ayesha's primary focus is on renewable transport fuels in Europe, North America, and emerging markets. Prior to joining Stratas, Ayesha worked as an economics analyst at a UK refining industry trade association. She holds a master’s degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Toronto and a second master’s degree in Energy Policy from University College London. Ayesha is fluent in English and French.

Lukian De Boni

Lukian De Boni | Analyst, Clean Energy | +32 (0) 473 555 005 | email

Based in Brussels, Lukian De Boni serves as a Clean Energy Analyst for the Clean Energy & Transport team, focusing on the global development of EV and battery supply chains and the deployment of low‑carbon fuels, with a particular emphasis on China, Russia and wider Asia. Lukian holds a B.A. in History from SOAS in London, an M.A. in East Asian Studies from the University of Duisburg-Essen, and a Ph.D. in International Relations from GIGA in Hamburg. Before joining Stratas Advisors, he reported on European economics and energy affairs for the Japanese daily Mainichi Shimbun. Lukian is a native speaker of English, French, and Russian, and is also proficient in Italian, German, and Mandarin.

Zihao Chen

Zihao Chen | Analyst, Forecasting & Analytics | +1-262-674-6662 | email

Zihao is responsible for updating StratasScope databases and maintaining Enhanced Shale Services, in addition to gathering primary data and assisting with consultancy engagements. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Tulsa and a Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University. Previous work experience includes an internship at DFG Energy. In addition to his native Chinese, Zihao is fluent in English.

Alvaro Fernandez Capitan

Alvaro Fernandez Capitan | Energy and Decarbonization Analyst | email

Based in Brussels, Belgium, Alvaro is a crucial contributor to our Renewables and Decarbonization practice, primarily supporting the Global Biofuel Outlook (GBO) and Global Biofuel Assessment (GBA) services. Before joining Stratas Advisors, Alvaro gained experience as a consultant specializing in European Public Affairs. He holds Bachelor's degrees in Law and Political Science from Carlos III University in Madrid and a Master’s degree in European Studies from Maastricht University. In addition to his native Spanish, Alvaro is fluent in French and English, with professional working proficiency in Portuguese and German.

Tanuj Doshi

Tanuj Doshi | Analyst, Refining & Hydrogen | +91 9052834736 | email

Based in Hyderabad, India, Tanuj is responsible for monitoring and analyzing developments in the Global Refining and Hydrogen industries, He graduated with his Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics from Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University and holds a Masters in Business Administration from Christ University. Prior to joining Stratas Advisors, Tanuj worked as a Senior Analyst in GlobalData focusing on refining, renewable refining, and hydrogen industries. Tanuj is fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Gujarati.

David Khan

David Kahn | Analyst, Renewables and Decarbonization| email

Based in Brussels, David is a member of the Biofuels team. Prior to joining Stratas, he obtained an MSc in Economics of Sustainability from the Erasmus University Rotterdam. During his studies David worked on research projects on the decarbonization of the Port of Rotterdam, sustainable agrifood consumption, and healthy ageing. In addition to his native Spanish, David is fluent in English and has working proficiency in French.