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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 - Catrin Böcher
PhD Candidate, CML – Leiden University
c.bocher(at)cml.leidenuniv.nl
Hi! I am a second year PhD student at CML, Leiden University in the Netherlands. My work is mainly focussed on construction and demolition materials, and I am using MFA and GIS to study them. I have a particular interest in sand, and anything related to it. I am looking forward to working in the student chapter and to contributing to the IE community.
 
Co-President of the board - Jakob Napiontek
PhD Student in Industrial Ecology, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
napiontek(at)pik-potsdam.de
I am Jakob from Berlin, Germany. I'm a PhD student at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). I am using material flow analysis, input-output analysis and machine learning tools to study sub-national emissions from residential buildings in Germany. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas!
 
Vice-President of the board - Anna Christy
PhD Student in Carbon Accounting, Newcastle University
A.Christy(at)newcastle.ac.uk
Hi! I’m Anna, a fellow enthusiast in the fascinating world of Industrial Ecology. Imagine a blend of German precision and South Asian vibrancy – that’s me! Since joining the ISIE community in 2021, at the start of my PhD, I’ve been eager to contribute my energy and ideas to continue fostering this vibrant community. I am thrilled to be on the Student Chapter board this year and am looking forward to the Industrial Ecology excitement ahead of us. 
 
Board member - Jiajia Li
PhD Student in Industrial Ecology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology – NTNU

jiajia.li(at)ntnu.no

Hi, I am Jiajia, a PhD student at the Industrial Ecology Programme (Indecol) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). My research focuses on buildings, which are an important part of our daily lives. Specifically, I am exploring how buildings adapt to demographic changes. In my research, I mainly use Material Flow Analysis and Geographic Information Systems. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or bright ideas to share!

Board member - Ursula Cardenas Mamani
PhD Student, Louvain Research Institute for Landscape, Architecture, Built Environment – Université catholique de Louvain
ursula.cardenas(at)uclouvain.be

Hello, I'm Ursula, a PhD student at UCLouvain in Belgium. I'm a Civil Engineer by training, but became keenly interested in Urban sustainability, which led me here! My research focuses in the integration of Ecosystem Services in Urban Metabolism assessments, and to see how Nature-Based Solutions can contribute to the sustainability of cities under the Industrial Ecology perspective. As a member of the student board I'm looking forward to contribute to foster the ISIE community, if you have any ideas or suggestions feel free to reach out!
 
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
PhD candidate in Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park

xjchen(at)terpmail.umd.edu

Hi, I’m Xiangjie, a Ph.D. candidate in Geographical Sciences with a background in Economics. 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 - Federica Geremicca
PhD Student, 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 - Teymur 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 second 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 - Mengqing Kan
PhD Candidate, 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 join the Student Board this year and work with a passionate team to support the ISIE student community. Please reach out if you have any questions or ideas!

Former student board members

  • 2023-2024: Koichi Kanaoka (President), Elisa Pastor-Vallés (Vice-President), Maximilian Koslowski, Wyatt Williams, Jakob Napiontek, Anna Christy, Catrin Böcher, Jiajia Li, Mithun Kumar Biswas, Ursula Cardenas Mamani
  • 2022-2023: Kamila Krych (President), Miriam Stevens (Vice-President), Thomas Maani, Kavya Madhu, Julius Ott, Maximilian Koslowski, Koichi Kanaoka, Elisa Pastor-Vallés, Wyatt Williams, Jakob Napiontek
  • 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