Job Market Candidates

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Mohammadjavad Kamali
A researcher in developing models based on ML and conventional approaches for TEA, LCA and LCI of different industrial projects
Mir Mohammad Hamza
I am an environmental economics researcher with specialized focus on industrial ecology and systems science. As a Research Assistant at the Decoupling Lab, North South University, I conduct quantitative research on sustainable resource management, particularly investigating plastic waste systems and textile circularity through material flow analysis and life cycle assessment methodologies. My work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, exemplified through my contributions to World Bank-funded projects on sustainable plastics management in Bangladesh. Proficient in advanced computational methods and mathematical modeling, I employ various programming languages to develop environmental systems analyses. I combine my academic pursuits with practical teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant in Environmental Science and Management, while my role as Lead Consultant for World Bank initiatives enables direct translation of research into policy frameworks, particularly in waste management and environmental governance.
Zaid Alnessir
Julia Sborz
Can Cui
Postdoctoral researcher at Reliability and Risk Engineering @ ETH Zurich
Liat Zvi
I am a PhD student studying alternative consumer behavior. I have a vast experience in the advertising business and science communication.
Eyalira Jacob Okal
I am a PhD candidate at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences specializing in microbial biodegradation of synthetic plastics and exploring the underlying processes. My research focuses on identifying and characterizing microbes with biodegradation potential from the environment and delving into the molecular and ecological mechanisms that enable these microbes to degrade plastic materials. Additionally, I investigate the biotransformation pathways and fate of synthetic pollutants in ecosystems with the goal of advancing sustainable waste management solutions. Driven by a passion for environmental bioremediation and the circular bioeconomy, I aim to advance sustainable waste management solutions through innovative biotechnological approaches that contribute to cleaner, more resilient ecosystems.
Enar Leferink
Early-stage researcher focusing on topics of industrial symbiosis and circular economy.
Rufat Mammadov
Fresh graduate from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), looking for PhD positions in LCA, MFA, and circularity assessments.

-As part of my thesis, I built a custom MFA simulation model for EOL vehicle recycling in Python. Key competencies include: data reconciliation, error propagation, optimization, economic and environmental assessments.
-At Systemiq, I contributed to the development of the Catena-X PCF Rulebook V.3, while helping my team harmonize LCA methodologies for key sectors in automotive supply chains. My responsibilities included conducting comparative analyses of various LCA methodologies.
-At Fraunhofer UMSICHT, I am developing an integrated methodology to combine System Dynamics and LCA.
hengameh forouzesh
Master’s student in Environmental Change and Global Sustainability at Università degli Studi di Milano, currently an Erasmus student at the University of Agder, Norway. I am passionate about LCA and ESG, aiming to expand my expertise in environmental sustainability and impact assessment.
Vladimir Díaz-Cuéllar
I am a PhD candidate, originally from Bolivia, working under the supervision of Karen Hébert and Peter Gose. My research aims at analyzing the recent process of expansion and generalization of capitalism in Bolivia, and its relationship with greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation in the country in the context of the Anthropocene. My inquiry takes place at the intersections of the natural and social sciences.
I studied both Sociology and Law at the Mayor de San Andrés State University in Bolivia and earned an MA in Political Economy at Carleton University. My research previously focused on extractive industries, in particular, mining in Bolivia.
Rahul Prasad Bangalore Ashok
I carry out research at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (USA) with a focus on process design, process simulation & modelling, techno-economic analysis (TEA), and life-cycle assessment (LCA) for depolymerization of recycled polymers such as nylon-6 and upcycling of single-use multilayer plastic films into high-value products through an integrated approach that aims to be more environmentally friendly, robust, energy efficient, cost- effective, and scalable. I also work on developing economic and sustainable pathways for recovery of biochemicals such as 3-hydroxypropionic acid and conversion into products of commercial interest.
Elizabeth Kennedy
I am a student and filmmaker.
Dominik Huber
Shayan Khakmardan
Shayan Khakmardan pursued multiple Master's degrees in Geo-Metallurgy, Earth Science, Mineral Processing, and Mechanical & Process Engineering from universities in Belgium, France, Iran, and Germany, Before commencing his PhD at the University of Melbourne, where he is researching the life cycle assessment of battery minerals.
Isa ELEGBEDE
Nicolas Paris
Currently a PhD student in civil engineering at McGill University. Working in Professor Jordaan's ETAPA research group. My work mainly relates to LCA in transportation for a transition towards a more sustainable transportation sector.
Oscar Rodolfo Ortega Alvarado
MSc. Renewable Energy Engineering and Management
My key areas of interest include renewable energy project development (particularly solar and wind), and material and energy flow analysis (industrial ecology).
Davidson JEAN-BAPTISTE
I am currently pursuing doctoral research in environmental engineering, building upon my master's degree in environmental sciences and bachelor's degree in natural sciences with a major in biology. My research focuses primarily on three key areas: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA). Additionally, I have a strong interest in the circular economy and Material Flow Analysis (MFA).

As I approach the completion of my Ph.D. in the autumn of 2024 (October), I am seeking a postdoctoral scholarship in Canada, preferably in the province of Quebec (Montreal, Quebec city, or Sherbrooke). This location is ideal as I continue to improve my English proficiency.
Yayue Xiao
I am a second-year PhD student in Economics at Waseda University, focusing on environmental policy design and industrial decarbonization. I possess strong quantitative skills and am proficient in Matlab, Stata, Gams, and R, which I have applied to my previous research projects.
I am open to opportunities as an intern or researcher for LCA, Input-Output analysis, CGE analysis, or as an Economist. I am available for remote cooperation or onsite positions (with VISA support). If you are interested in my profile, please contact me at Yayue21@akane.waseda.jp.

My current work involves analyzing the impacts of carbon pricing on the electricity sector in Japan using a Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model. My previous projects include carbon footprint assessments using Input-Output analysis, conducted network analysis on industrial carbon footprints, and simulations of the mitigation potential of the transportation sector with CGE model. Additionally, I conduct causal inference analyses to explore the relationship between electricity access and social capital. I am eager to collaborate with teams dedicated to the quantitative analysis of environmental impacts and the enhancement of sustainable development.
Betzy Bowen
I'm a Research Scientist with over 10 years experience engaging industries to embed sustainability in their manufacturing processes. I'm currently a PhD Student in Environment and Sustainability. My research is on Exploring industrial Ecology solutions for an Industrial Cluster in Kenya.
Nikita Kakwani
I have recently completed my PhD and presently searching for postdoc positions in US
Estefania Hernandez
I am currently doing my PhD in Management at Universidad de los Andes in Colombia. My dissertation proposal is focus on studying the social embeddedness of industrial ecology, mainly in three dimensions: materiality, relationships and management.
Chengjian Xu
I am super interested in research related to the material and energy analysis of electric vehicle batteries over the whole battery life cycle, which can promote the sustainable development of batteries and contribute to the sustainable transition to electric vehicles. To a larger extent, system-level environmental and technical-economic analysis of the battery energy storage in the future electricity systems, which will incorporate more and more renewable energy like wind and solar, are also in the scope of my research interest.
Suiting Ding
I am a Ph.D. candidate at Institute of Environmental Science (CML) at Leiden University (2020-2024). From December 2020 to March 2024, I examined the environmental opportunities and challenges posed by Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in sustainable supply chain operations, from an industrial to product perspective. In this work, I utilized literature review, grey correlation and forecasting modeling, hybrid agent-based and system dynamics modeling, and ex-ante life cycle assessment to explore the impact of IoT/RFID technologies on industrial logistics from the triple bottom line dimensions. Additionally, I investigated the environmental benefits and costs of emerging IoT systems and its role in stimulating Li-ion battery supply chain operations.
René H. Reich
I am a passionate researcher in the field of sustainability and information systems. My main research interests and publications are in the digitalization of circular economies. Currently, I am part of Prof. Karel Van Acker's Sustainability Assessments of Materials and Circular Economy group at KU Leuven. My Ph.D. thesis focuses on the design of digital solutions to benefit circular economies. In my doctorate, I have guided over ten master’s thesis students and lectured various classes. I have led research, digitalization, and consulting projects. I have been a reviewer for the Journal of Circular Economy, Procedia CIRP, the European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS), and Resources, Conservation and Recycling. I am passionate about teaching, research communication, like science slams, and research exploitation by giving policy briefings and industry workshops.
Lisa Simpson
I am an Environmental Sustainability Graduate Student at the Harvard Extension School working on my thesis in LCA Uncertainty. My career path has been in industrial process safety and environmental regulatory compliance and permitting where I have worked in the air, water, and waste sectors. I have worked in the oil and gas, ethanol refining, naval, waste disposal, auto manufacturing, and textile industrial manufacturing sectors. Currently, I work globally with sustainability.
Md Asef Al Alam
Lidia Kim
Lidia is a senior researcher with a Ph.D. in chemistry and the Scientific Manager of the National Research and Development Institute for Industrial Ecology. She has more than ten years of experience in research projects performing research studies regarding the impact assessment of hazardous substances on environmental components (surface water, groundwater, soil, and sediment), distribution and mobility studies of different hazardous contaminants in surface water, soil and plants in areas affected by anthropogenic activities. She developed new models and methodologies for assessing and characterizing hazardous waste and substances per EU legislation in research projects and by directly collaborating with industrial units. She has participated in 7 research projects as Project Manager and 13 as a team member. Achievements: > 45 research papers.
Adi Mager
A PhD student in The Porter School of Environment and Earth Sciences (PSEES), in the Faculty of Exact Sciences, Tel Aviv University
Thomas Maani
PhD Candidate in Environmental and Ecological Engineering at Purdue University
Shangjun Ke
I am a Ph.D. student in Environmental Engineering at Department of Green Technology, University of Southern Denmark. My skills are related to GIS, MFA, and Data Science (SQL, Python, Power BI), renewable energy system and policy. My PhD research focus on the EoL management of wind energy system and its circular economy.
Xiao Dong
Yinglei WU
I am currently a JSPS postdoctoral researcher at the University of Tokyo, with a research focus on sustainable diet transitions.
Xin Sun
Xin Sun is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the Integrated Research on Energy, Environment and Society (IREES) group, within Energy and Sustainability Research Institute Groningen. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from School of Vehicle and Mobility at Tsinghua University, complemented by dual B.S. degrees in Vehicle Engineering and Business Administration from Tsinghua University.
Asma Amamou
Chulong Huang
Ph.D. (2003-2006) & Postdoctoral fellow (2011-2016), Environmental and Ecological engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Professor, Analysis of substances flows in human-nature interaction systems, Quanzhou Normal University (QNU), 2015 to present
Director of the Institute of Resource Flows & Environmental Health of QNU, 2021 to present.
One of Fujian Provincial high-level talents, 2021 to present
Project review expert of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2022 to present
Member of the Tropical and Subtropical Resources Research Professional Committee of the Chinese Society of Natural Resources, 2021 to present
Executive director of the Fujian Geographical Society, 2023 to present
Part-time vice president of Quanzhou No.5 Middle School, 2009-2013
Director of Department of Geographic Sciences of QNU, 2014-2020
Indra Nafi Akhsani
Marin Pellan
Post-doctoral researcher @CIRAIG/Polytechnique Montreal working on critical minerals sustainability.
Jinbo Zhang
I am committed to solving climate change issues related to human survival and development by building large-scale integrated models, and realizing coordinated regulation and management of resource-environment-economic systems based on the energy-water-food-carbon nexus perspective.
Yuye Zhou
A master's student at Nanjing University, and looking for a PhD position in the U.S.A.
Margit Kull
I´m a second year PhD student in Tallinn University of Technology, focusing on industrial symbiosis dynamics. My interest in industrial symbiosis started during my Master's studies in Industrial Ecology.
Rebekka Volk
PD Dr.-Ing. Rebekka Volk is an industrial engineer doing research in industrial ecology and the assessment of urban and industrial systems. She aims for a more sustainable/circular economy and has experience specifically in building deconstruction, mineral and plastic recycling, drone-based image processing and sustainable urban development. Rebekka works with different assessment (techno-economic, environmental), optimization and decision making methods to answer her research questions. She heads a research group on "Project and Resource Management in the Built Environment" at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) with numerous third-party funded projects.
Shiza Aslam
Shiza is a circular economy expert with more than 5 years of experience in planning projects, conducting life cycle assessments, assessing recycling potential and creating livelihoods from waste related activities. Shiza has a background in Environmental Engineering (Pk) and a master’s degree in environment, science, and policy (EU). She further received technical trainings in landfill design and management from Arlington university, USA and lifecycle assessment training from Forum for Sustainability through Life Cycle Innovation e.V. - FSLCI, Germany.

Currently heading Circular Plastic Institute at Karachi School of Businesses and Leadership as research fellow.
Parastoo Soleymani Angili
Jason Hawes
Jason “Jake” Hawes is a PhD candidate in the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan. He is a member of the Urban Sustainability Research Group with Dr. Joshua Newell, studying the role of urban agriculture in future cities. Integrating lenses from industrial ecology, geography, and spatial planning, Hawes’ work unpacks the sustainability, resilience, and justice synergies and tradeoffs implicit in urban agriculture futures. Hawes received a BS in Environmental and Ecological Engineering and MS in Natural Resources Social Science, both from Purdue University. He can be found online at https://jkhawes.com and via email at jkhawes@umich.edu.
Menezes Miguel
I'm Miguel Menezes, a passionate educator and lifelong learner currently teaching at École hôtelière de Lausanne's Singapore Campus, where I'm cultivating the next wave of sustainable entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, and hoteliers. I am enhancing my expertise by attending an MIT Professional Certificate Program in Sustainability & an Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the prestigious HEC Paris. My educational journey has always been guided by my deep-rooted passion for sustainability and a firm belief in the transformative power of education.

I am driven by a vision to conduct PhD research in Sustainability, a mission aimed at unearthing groundbreaking solutions to our planet's most urgent sustainability challenges. Additionally, I am excited by the prospect of applying my skills and knowledge to contribute directly to a more sustainable future in the workforce.

Whether through research, education, or hands-on work, my objective is to inspire and effect meaningful, lasting change. I warmly invite you to join me on this journey of transformation and impact. Together, we can shape a better world for generations to come.
Dongzhe LIU
Mr LIU is a young sustainability strategy scholar with a background in environmental engineering and science. He is currently a PhD candidate, focusing on guiding sustainable design and implementation of circular economy systems through life cycle assessment, at the School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong. He has claimed 18 invention patents to the China National Intellectual Property Administration in the field of urban engineering for sustainability. As a determined youth, Mr LIU is self-motivated to join various leadership developing and volunteering services. He devotes himself to serving the community and has an excellent track record of organising pragmatic events.
Minji Yoon
Mithun Kumar Biswas
I am passionate about adopting a sustainable approach to product design, process optimization, and waste management based on the principles of a circular economy. I have a strong background in Material Flow Analysis (MFA) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), essential tools for quantifying flows and stocks and identifying environmental, social, and economic impacts within a product system. With ten years of experience in the textile and ready-made garments (RMG) manufacturing and sourcing industry, I have gained expertise working with diverse textiles and RMG industries in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Throughout my career, I have contributed to regular production and sourcing activities and played a significant role in driving automation and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, earning recognition and rewards for my efforts. Currently, my focus lies on sustainable modelling of primary and secondary economic sectors using the principles of industrial ecology.
Pablo Schepens
Gustavo Larrea
PhD Student at Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), and the University of Luxembourg
GHELEENE BUENAFLOR, EPt
As a skilled environmental science professional with 20 years of experience, I offer expertise in training, project management, quality and environmental management systems, environmental impact assessments, and executive support. I have coordinated projects while honing my skills in environmental monitoring, community relations, regulatory compliance, and Corporate Social Responsibility. I am adaptable, organized, and passionate about bringing my diverse skill set to a dynamic team.
Devrim Murat Yazan
https://people.utwente.nl/d.m.yazan
Lucas de Lima Casseres dos Santos
Lucas is originally from Brazil and now is working on his Ph.D. at Penn State University in Ag&Bio Engineering. He has a master's in Ag Engineering where he started researching LCA. Now he is focused on assessing the effects of developing a biobased economy in the US and how can it affect the nutrients loading to watersheds nd ultimately to the agricultural commodities produced there.
Leo Lamy-Laliberte
Michele De Nicolo'
I am a PhD student at the Polytechnic University of Bari (Italy), passionate about sustainability and digital transitions.
Currently my research focuses on the emergence of circularity networks.
Jean Boucher
I am an Environmental Sociologist and Macaulay Development Trust Fellow in Land Use and Societal Metabolism at The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen, Scotland. I am examining the Scottish Government’s conceptions of “Green Recovery” and how objectives are communicated in this area. I am also developing Hutton's research capacities in societal metabolism.
Thomas Elliot
I am based at Aalborg University, Denmark working on a Marie Curie postdoc fellowship relating to climate tipping points. Previously, I have worked with urban metabolism, ecosystem service modelling, and LCA including dynamic LCA.
Hazem Eltohamy
A PhD candidate in CML Leiden University. My area of expertise is Life Cycle Thinking and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. Furthermore, I have profound knowledge in solid waste management systems. Currently my research focus is LCA in E-mobility field & battery systems.
Xilin Yang
I am a Ph.D student from the Department of Bio-products and Bio-systems Engineering at the University of Minnesota. My research is focused on sustainable supply chain based on LCA methodology.
Amit Lotan
Global Environmental Sustainability Leader, Life Cycle Assessment Expert, Climate Tech Solutions Consultant
Margaux DUHEM
My name is Margaux. I am French, 27 years old, and in my second year of a Ph.D. program at Sophia University in Tokyo.
Rita Garcia
I have a Ph.D. in Sustainable Energy Systems (MIT-Portugal Program, University of Coimbra, 2016) and an MSc in Environmental Engineering (University of Coimbra, 2010). I was a visiting research student at MIT, in 2014. I am currently a Research Associate at the Center for Industrial Ecology, University of Coimbra (UC), and Invited Assistant Professor of Environmental Management at UC.
Felix Fröhling
I currently study IE in my second year with a background in environmental sciences. I found my way into the IE community through the DGNB (German Green Building Council) and my interest in circular economy & LCA.
Vita Weitong Xu
Master's graduate in Industrial ecology from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. Currently interning at the LeadIT Secretariat at Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), responsible for the advancement of an industry transition tracker tool. Skilled in Material/Energy Flow Analysis, Life Cycle Assessment and industrial decarbonization topics. Preparing to start a LCA project with KTH on an animal feed addictive that helps reduce methane emission in February 2024. Proficient in communicating research findings in quantitative and qualitative formats.
Hina Habib
Hina Habib is a PhD researcher at Research Group Sustainable Systems Engineering (STEN), Ghent University, Belgium. Her research fills the gap on WEEE flows as well as further understanding of the ‘urban mine’ – what volumes of products and secondary materials are where.
Katerina Antimisaris
My name is Katerina Antimisaris and I am Ph. D. student at University of Augsburg. I have a bachelor degree in business management with focus on tourism-, hotel- and eventmanagement and a master degree in environmental ethics.
Rajib Sinha
Rajib Sinha is a researcher at the Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering (SEED), KTH. He obtained his Ph.D. in Industrial Ecology.
Vimi Dookhun
Dr Dookhun is the Head of Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Mauritius and she is a senior lecturer. She is a national consultant on Climate change and environmental risk management.
Abhimanyu Raj Shekhar
With a vision to enable sustainable change in this world, I work to generate novel ideas and devise feasible solutions to broadly relevant industrial sustainability problems. Currently, I have been focusing on sustainability science and industrial ecology research to develop a hybrid mechanistic data-driven framework for efficient carbon accounting and optimal designing of sustainable Industrial Networks in a sub-economy.
Jin Li
where Road Infrastructure Sustainability & Circularity meet Data Mining.
Mohamad Kaddoura
I am currently a Ph.D. candidate in Industrial ecology at Polytechnique Montréal.
Satabdi Datta
Satabdi has academic training in Economics with specialization in Environmental and Resource Economics and Econometrics and Development Studies. She has been involved in multidisciplinary research with on-ground experience and has work experience in the science-policy interface. The sectoral focus of her research engagements have been agriculture and allied, fisheries and tourism. Her areas of research interests include green economic transition, circular economy, climate change adaptation and resilience, natural resource management. She is experienced in application of econometric models and tools along with qualitative methods.
Steven Setiawan
Steven is a Master's Student of EMJM CIRCLE program. Steven is studying in TU Delft and Leiden University for the first year in Industrial Ecology program and University of Graz for the second year.
Matt Janssen
I work with reciprocating steam engines and compressors, waste heat recovery boilers, biomass boilers, and solar thermal collectors
Isaac Guzman Estrada
I am currently studying my PhD in the University of Reading, UK. My focus is on urban food systems and sustainable transitions.
Neha Shakelly
Neha Shakelly is a PhD student at Purdue University focusing on industrial sustainability, process optimization, and techno-economic/life cycle analysis. She has led sustainability assessments of novel technologies including sustainable aviation fuels and magnet manufacturing. Neha has spearheaded award-winning proposals for decarbonization solutions using bioeconomy and microgrid optimization models.
Luka Traven
I am currently employed as a full professor of Environmental Science and Waste Management at the University of Rijeka, Croatia. My research interest revolves around coupling biological and chemical methods for addressing environmental risks and the development of composite indicators of environmental performance. In addition, I have published in the field of waste management and have worked on several industry related projects in the field of environmental protection and management. In addition to my academic career, I have held the position of the CEO of the first waste management center in Croatia. The center operates a mechanical-biological treatment plant, a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility and a bioreactor landfill. The treatment capacity of the center is 100.000 tons of MSW per year.
Francisco Xavier Felix Martin del Campo
Francisco has a Civil Engineering background specialized in Resources Management. He received his Master’s degree in Project Management for Environmental and Energy Engineering from IMT Atlantique, and has 6+ years of professional experience in the construction and engineering sector. Recently, he graduated from his PhD in Sustainability Management from the University of Waterloo, Canada. His main research is focused on understanding the basics defining the relation society-environment for the global advance towards sustainable development. He utilizes systems thinking, innovative, technic and methodologic abilities, and also interdisciplinary methods, concepts, and tools applied to sustainability management. Currently, his research analyzes the built environment, circular economy potentials, material flows & stocks, the water-energy-food nexus, climate change impacts, resilience, and more to help in the transition towards a sustainable, resilient, and resource-secure system, with a special interest in resource-stressed settings like small island states.
Huimin Chang
Ph.D with 5+ years of experience in solid waste management and waste LCA research, with special interest in sewage sludge and municipal solid waste management technology, Life Cycle assessment of solid waste management systems, and sensitivity analysis. I am self-motivated, communicative, adaptable, and highly admire collaboration and teamwork.
Laith Al Harthi
My Name is Laith Al Harthi a Management and Training Consultant with over 17 years of experience serving Public, Private & Academic sectors in Oman and abroad focusing on Projects Management And Sustainability Promotion & Enabling. While professionally accredited in both subjects from MIT School USA Boston and PMI Institute I learn with passion and enjoy every step of the projects I managed and those I am member of. Came from Information Science and equipped with Professional certificates on leadership & innovation in 2022 I am confident of my ability to contribute heavily to the UNDP Program especially in Saudi Arabia & Other GCC countries where I hold most of my experience as Projects Management International Consultant and trainer.
Samuel Kessler
I am a George J. Mitchell Scholar with the U.S. Ireland Alliance, obtaining an MPP degree focused in environmental policy at the University College Dublin.
Yansong Li
Hello! My name is Yansong Li, and I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in the UC Davis Geography Graduate Group. I am interested in the application of circular economy in developing countries and urban environments. I am further interested in ways the circular economy concepts can help create a sustainable food system. Finally, I endeavor to uncover unintended consequences caused by circular systems and methods to mediate these consequences.
Wyatt Williams
I am a graduate student at Georgia Tech, researching circular economy, environemntal justice, and industrial ecology.
Virgil Alexandru Iordache
https://virgiliordache.com/
Carla Rodrigues
Carla Rodrigues holds a Ph.D. in Sustainable Energy Systems (MIT-Portugal Program, University of Coimbra, 2016), a Master in Energy for Sustainability with a focus in Energy in Buildings and Urban Environment (University of Coimbra, 2013), and a first degree in Architecture by the University of Coimbra (2008). She is currently a postdoctoral researcher in several R&D projects at ADAI/LAETA and the University of Coimbra. She was also a visiting researcher at MIT for a year.
Dominik Noll
My career path has started from a practical technical background, completing an apprenticeship in roof construction. Engaging increasingly in nature conservation in different world regions brought me to do bachelor’s studies in Biology and master’s studies in Social Ecology, both in Vienna, Austria. For my master’s thesis I spent a year Mumbai, India, where I conducted a socio-metabolic study on the manufacturing of clay bricks burnt from fertile agricultural soil to be used for stock expansion in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. In November 2021 I completed my PhD at the Institute of Social Ecology in Vienna, in which I have been dealing with a sociometabolic long-term assessment for the Greek island of Samothraki. As co-coordinator of a transdisciplinary project that built the framework for my PhD, I have been intensively engaged with a comprehensive socioecological system analysis of this island community plus practical transition management in collaboration with many partners. Since July 2021 I work at Labscape in an Erasmus+ project on the role of social capital for sustainable rural development. Due to my approved FCT application, I will be increasingly focusing at sociometabolic implications of rapid land use intensification processes in the vicinity of hydrological megaprojects in southern Portugal.
Bob Paul
E5 Solutions was founded in late 2019 by Bob Paul. He brings almost 30 years of experience in public policy and program development related to the environment, energy, mining, and agricultural innovation. He is knowledgeable about circular economy concepts and its applicability to many areas of the current economy requiring a cleaner transition. Bob has an exceptionally good grasp of global waste issues and is an expert in Extended Producer Responsibility. He believes integrated systems thinking can provide a more integrated approach to help solve global, regional, and local environmental and climate change challenges. He advocates for creating a culture of innovative thinking and believes that people have ideas that may lead to the creation of new business models, improve a process or product, or even invent something new. This could provide organizations and businesses with the opportunity to make financial savings or generate revenue. Bob is interested in working with change makers who wish to influence the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in a Circular Economy. Bob lives in Victoria, BC Canada.
Chandimal Ranathunga
Deepjyoti Das
I am a PostDoc, working in the field of transport sustainability. My primary research interests are environmental system modeling and statistical models in the field of Transportation.
Diana Ivanova
Doryn Negesa
Francisco Mendez-Alva
Researching cross-sectoral collaborations in energy-intense industries, focusing on the assessment of carbon utilisation options.
Haibo Feng
Haibo Feng is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia
Joana Fernandes
Julius Ott
PhD candidate at University of Graz, Austria - Recycling of Li- Ion batteries
Previously Erasmus Mundus "International Master's Programme on Circular Economy" (CIRCLE) - NTNU, Graz University, Waseda University
Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering
Kun Peng
Kun Peng is a Postgraduate Researcher at Institute of Blue and Green Development, Shandong University (Weihai). He graduated from Huazhong University of Science and Technology as Bachelor of Engineering in 2016 and Master of Engineering in 2019.
Marcio Gama
Biologist, master in planning and environmental management. Actually working with decarbonization and finance through education
Meng JIANG
Nallapaneni Manoj Kumar
I am a transdisciplinary energy and sustainability engineer with a PhD in Digital Circular Economy & Circular Power System from the School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong. I mainly focuses on building sustainable, affordable, resilient, and socially acceptable energy and environmental systems across critical infrastructure sectors (CISs) by applying lifecycle thinking, nexus approach, systems innovation, circular business models, and digitalization for design and RePLiCATE approach for feasibility assessment.
OLUWAPELUMI OLUWALANA
I have a BSc in Electrical ELectronics Engineering. I am currently studying Renewable Energy and Energy Management for my Masters Degree. My thesis is on LifeCycle Assessment of Artificial Lighting and I want to focus on this area for my career pursuit.
Raja Chowdhury
Currently I hold an Associate Professor position at Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India. I work mostly on waste biorefinery and its sustainability issues
Rene Van Berkel
Working to chart and support comprehensive and inclusive transition to circular economy and resource efficiency through applied research, industry engagement and best practices learning and policy and stakeholder dialogues with a particular focus on South East, South and East Asia
Ruichang Mao
I am currently a postdoctoral researcher at Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering, Technical University of Denmark. My research aims to understand the spatial and temporal development patterns of material stocks and the associated environmental impacts of construction materials in urban built environment context.
Sébastien Dente
Researcher and associate professor working on understanding the role of materials in our societies, and finding pathways for a cleaner and fairer sustainable circular society.
Seyed Mohammadreza Heidari
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Michigan.
Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering
Shiva Zargar
I am a Ph.D. Candidate at the Sustainable Bioeconomy Research group at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. My research focuses on developing an integrated analytical platform for evaluating the role of forest biorefineries in achieving a sustainable bioeconomy.
Tarun Kumar
PhD Research Scholar
Wanjun wang
Wensong Zhu
I'm near graduation and currently hunting for a postdoc position within the field of industrial ecology.
I focused on socioeconomic metabolism during my PhD period, with Statistics background for master's degree.
Skills include MFA, LCA, and statistical data analysis.
Looking forward to hearing from groups with interests.
Xiaofeng Gao
Urban MFA；Urban metabolism；C&D waste management；Hazardous Materials
Yang Guo
Dr GUO Yang joined National University of Singapore in 2023 as a Presidential Young Professor. His research explores the opportunities for eco-industrial development and sustainable infrastructure systems. Yang is interested in utilizing synergy perspectives to provide policy implications for industrial sector decarbonization. Before joining NUS, he was a Schmidt Science Fellow (postdoctoral) and then an Associate Research Scholar at Princeton University. He obtained his B.S. (2014) and PhD (2019) in Environmental Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University and finished a second undergraduate major in Computer Science.
Zhengyang Zhang