Member Research Journey Highlight is a column that shares the research journeys of our members, offering insight into their interests, challenges, motivations, and aspirations in Industrial Ecology. Rather than focusing solely on outcomes, it highlights the process of discovery—how ideas evolve and how individual perspectives shape meaningful research. Through these stories, we aim to inspire our members and strengthen connections within our community.
Explore the page to learn more—and if you’d like to share your journey, please fill out this form.
Jiajia Li (Member Research Journey Highlight | May 2026)
We are excited to invite Jiajia Li, a former ISIE Student Chapter Board Member, to share her research journey and career path in the May issue. After her time at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Jiajia is now an Associate Scientific Editor at Chem Circularity, a Cell Press journal. While she is no longer a typical researcher, she remains deeply committed to the field of Industrial Ecology, contributing as a scientific editor by helping bridge research with a broader audience.
Read the full story to learn more about Jiajia’s journey, her career transition, and the role of an editor.
Yvette Baninla (Member Research Journey Highlight | April 2026)
We are honored to feature Dr. Yvette Baninla’s research journey in the April issue of our newsletter. From studying by candlelight to contributing to global sustainability discourse, her work examines the role of mineral resources in the green transition and their implications for human security. Grounded in lived experience and interdisciplinary research, she highlights the importance of equitable and sustainable resource governance, raising a key question: how can low-carbon transitions also advance social stability, equity, and human well-being?
Read the full story to discover how her journey bridges real-world challenges with global solutions.