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Hi! We are the board members of the ISIE Student Chapter. Feel free to contact us anytime by emailing students(at)is4ie.org or individual members (below).
 

Current board members (2024-2025)

Co-President of the board - Mengqing Kan
PhD Candidate in Civil and Mineral Engineering, University of Toronto

mengqing.kan(at)mail.utoronto.ca

Hi, I'm Mengqing. I'm a PhD candidate in the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto. My research focuses on using industrial ecology methods to assess the environmental impact of emerging technologies and public policies in the field of circular economy. I'm excited to be part of student board and work with a passionate team to support the ISIE student community. Please reach out if you have any questions or ideas!

Co-President of the board - Federica Geremicca
PhD Candidate, Swanson School of Engineering, Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, University of Pittsburgh

FEG28(at)pitt.edu

Hello! I am Federica an Architectural Engineer and PhD Candidate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. My current work explores the integration of Urban Metabolism (UM) with Industry 4.0 technologies, particularly digital twins (DT), to enhance sustainable urban development. The aim is to bridge the gap between UM analysis and industry-standard tools like CAD and BIM software, facilitating more effective urban planning and design processes. Together, we can enhance the student experience within ISIE and make meaningful contributions to the field of industrial ecology. I'm excited about the possibility of bringing fresh ideas and energy to the student board, and please, feel free to reach out if you have suggestions or ideas to share.  

Board member - Sowmya Ravisandiran
PhD candidate, CML – Leiden University

s.marriyapillai.ravisandiran(at)cml.leidenuniv.nl

Hi, I am Sowmya, a PhD candidate at CML, Leiden University in Netherlands. I currently work on quantitative modelling of material recovery from waste, and the informal waste sector in India. I come from India and my research interests lie in the application of IE principles in the Global South context. I am excited to contribute to fostering the ISIE student community as a part of the student board! Feel free to reach out to me in case of any questions or ideas that you would like to share!

Board member - Xiangjie Chen
Postdoctoral Associate, University of Maryland, College Park

xjchen(at)terpmail.umd.edu

Hi, I’m Xiangjie (Shang-Jay). I received my Ph.D. degree in Geographical Sciences from the University of Maryland in 2025 and am now a postdoctoral associate in the department. My research leverages interdisciplinary approaches—including input-output analysis, agent-based models, integrated assessment models, and remote sensing—to develop strategies for aligning human demands with planetary boundaries and designing climate policies that foster a just transition. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or ideas to share!

Board member - Tima Gogiyev
PhD Student in Industrial Ecology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology – NTNU

Teymur.gogiyev(at)ntnu.no

Hi! I’m Tima, a strong-willed, heart-led PhD student in my third year at IndEcol, NTNU. My research focuses on promoting Norway's hydrogen economy through sustainability-driven innovation. My mission is to champion inclusivity across borders in all its forms – geographical, cultural, and disciplinary. I’m excited to join the Student Chapter board and look forward to being part of the creativity and collaboration that define our field!

Board member - Tomomi Shoda
PhD Candidate in Environmental Economics, Graduate School of Economics – Kyushu University

shoda.tomomi.217(at)s.kyushu-u.ac.jp

Hello! I am Tomomi, a PhD Candidate at the Graduate School of Economics, Kyushu University in Japan. My research focuses on advancing Environmentally Extended Multi-Regional Input-Output (EE-MRIO) models by integrating maritime network structures. I am excited to work in the student chapter and contribute to the IE community. Feel free to reach out if you need support or have ideas and suggestions to share! 

Board member - Loïs Lozach
PhD Candidate in Environmental Engineering, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich - ETHZ

llozach(at)ethz.ch

Hi, I’m Loïs! I’m in the second year of my PhD at ETH Zürich, where I focus on developing circularity metrics for the building sector. My work takes a systemic approach to ensure that circularity efforts don’t come at the expense of environmental performance. What excites me most is exploring how our industrial ecology community can proactively adapt and rethink our practices to build a more resilient and sustainable future - together.

Board member - Wen Qi
PhD Candidate in Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park

wendyqi(at)umd.edu

Hello, I’m Wen! I’m in the third year of my PhD at UMD, where I focus on the interdisciplinary area of sustainable diets, spatial epidemiology, and decision-making models. I am excited to help build our industrial ecology community, bring new ideas, and support each other’s growth through collaboration and shared learning. I look forward to contributing actively and working together to create an inclusive and inspiring environment for all.

Board member - Marceau Cormery
PhD Candidate in Industrial Ecology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology - NTNU

marceau.c.cormery@ntnu.no

Hi! I’m Marceau, a 1st year PhD student at NTNU in Norway. My research focuses on the study of nutrient cycles in Norwegian agriculture and aquaculture, using Material/Substance Flow Analysis (MFA/SFA). Deeply passionate about teaching and sharing knowledge, I see in the ISIE Student Chapter the ideal forum to exchange ideas and foster engagement on these topics across the industrial ecology community, and beyond. Don't hesitate to reach out to share suggestions or ideas, I will be happy to discuss them with you!

Board member - Yiming Liu
PhD candidate in Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Purdue University
 

Hi! I am Yiming Liu, a PhD candidate in Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering at Purdue University. My research focuses on integrating risk assessment into life cycle assessment (LCA) to better reflect real-world environmental performance. I am passionate about leveraging artificial intelligence and data science to enhance sustainability methods and decision-making. Being part of ISIE has been an inspiring experience, and I am excited to continue strengthening our student community and fostering collaboration among young researchers worldwide. Feel free to reach out!  

Former student board members

  • 2024-2025: Jakob Napiontek (Co-President), Catrin Böcher (Co-President), Anna Christy, Jiajia Li, Ursula Cardenas Mamani, Mengqing Kan, Tima Gogiyev, Federica Geremicca, Xiangjie Chen, Sowmya Ravisandiran
  • 2023-2024: Koichi Kanaoka (President), Elisa Pastor-Vallés (Vice-President), Mithun Kumar Biswas, Catrin Böcher, Anna Christy, Maximilian Koslowski, Jiajia Li, Ursula Cardenas Mamani, Jakob Napiontek, Wyatt Williams
  • 2022-2023: Kamila Krych (President), Miriam Stevens (Vice-President), Thomas Maani, Kavya Madhu, Julius Ott, Maximilian Koslowski, Koichi Kanaoka, Elisa Pastor-Vallés, Jakob Napiontek, Wyatt Williams
  • 2021-2022: Fernando Aguilar Lopez (President), Jan Streeck (Vice President), Akshi Singh, Brent McNeil, Baba Imoro Musah, Kamila Krych, Thomas Maani, Kavya Madhu, Miriam Stevens, Julius Ott
  • 2020-2021: Aishwarya Iyer (President), Glenn A. Aguilar-Hernandez (Vice President), Eliette Restrepo, Diana Ita Nagy, Sónia Cunha, Daniel Itzamna Avila-Ortega, Akshi Singh, Brent McNeil, Fernando Aguilar Lopez, Jan Streeck
  • 2019-2020: Zhengyang Zhang (President), Aishwarya Iyer (Vice President), Amanda Gcanga (Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer), Eliette Restrepo (Vice Diversity & Inclusion Officer), Glenn A. Aguilar-Hernandez, Joe Bozeman III, Sónia Cunha, Daniel Itzamna Avila-Ortega, Diana Ita Nagy, Paul Currie. 
  • 2018-2019: Reed Miller (President), Stefanie Klose (Vice President), Amanda Gcanga (Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer), Hanjiro Ambrose, Joe Bozeman III, Paul Currie, Nathalie Spittler, Zhengyang Zheng,
  • 2017-2018: Christoph Helbig (President), Dana Boyer (Vice President), Ana Rosa Rabelo de Lima, Yuwei Qin, Stefanie Klose, Hanjiro Ambrose, Reed Miller
  • 2016-2017: Alessio Miatto (President), Carla Caldeira, Éléonore Lebre, Maryam Arbabzadeh,Ana Rosa Rabelo de Lima, Christoph Helbig, Dana Boyer, Yuwei Qin
  • 2015-2016: Moana Silva Simas (President), Alessio Miatto, Carla Caldeira, Éléonore Lebre, Ignes Augusta Castro Contreiras de Carvalho, Luis Felipe Vásquez Correa, Maryam Arbabzadeh
  • 2014-2015: Tomer Fishman (President), Alfred Wreh, Carolin Bellstedt, Ignes Augusta Castro Contreiras de Carvalho, Luis Felipe Vásquez Correa, Moana Silva Simas
  • 2013-2014: Xiao Li (President), Burak Şen, Carolin Bellstedt, Claire Antalya, Lin Shi, Tomer Fishman
  • 2012-2013: Graham Aid (President), Claire Antalya, Emma Keller, Simone Pereira de Souza, Prakhar Goel, Xiao Li
  • 2011-2012: Susan Spierre (President), Ankit Aggarwal, Emma Keller, Graham Aid, Simone Pereira de Souza, and Yu Li
  • 2010-2011: Catherine Izard (President), Ankit Aggarwal, Dexin Luo, Geoffrey Gilpin, Susan Spierre, Vivian Li