Carla Romero is a senior at the UH, pursuing dual bachelor’s degrees in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry & Biophysical Science. Read more about her work as an intern with the UH Texas Industrial Energy Efficiency Program (TIEEP) and about her research on energy markets, sustainability, and industrial process analysis.
Carla Romero is a senior at the University of Houston Honors College. She’s pursuing
dual bachelor’s degrees in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry & Biophysical Sciences,
with a minor in Chemistry. Her academic and professional interests lie at the intersection
of energy markets, sustainability, and industrial process analysis. 
Carla currently serves as an intern with the Texas Industrial Energy Efficiency Program (TIEEP) through UH Energy and the State Energy Conservation Office, where she analyzes energy efficiency data across industrial processes and translates findings into actionable recommendations. She authors technical content for TIEEP newsletters and works on podcasts, webinars, and energy forums for industry professionals. Her work covers topics such as hydrogen production, CO₂ utilization, data centers, and industrial energy efficiency.
Previously, Carla worked as an Energy Technology and Chemicals Analyst at FGENexantECA, where she supported feasibility studies informing investment decisions, drafted technical documentation for clients, including the U.S. Department of Energy. She also completed an Engineering Chemist internship at Freudenberg Flow Technologies, where she built a database interface that improved and automated workflow efficiency at their Material Testing and Product Development Testing Lab.
Carla is also an active member of the UH Energy Coalition, and AIChE. She is a recipient of the William Brookshire Scholarship and the Engineering Undergraduate Programs Scholarship. She is fluent in English and Spanish, with working proficiency in Portuguese and French.
In her free time, Carla enjoys rock climbing, coding, reading, and attending UH Energy events.