Dr. Pedro Lopez Merino, GREDEG/Université Côte d’Azur-CNRS, France
Dr. Pedro Lopez-Merino is a postdoctoral fellow at the GREDEG research unit, Université Côte d’Azur-CNRS, with a PhD in Economics from the University of Paris-Dauphine (PSL). His interdisciplinary research focuses on territorial food system transitions and circular economy models for plastic waste recovery. By employing participatory tools such as serious games and agent-based modeling, Dr. Lopez-Merino simulates systemic trajectories to address sustainability challenges. A prolific researcher, he has contributed to leading journals like Futures and Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems and leads projects like PLASTRON and ATTER, fostering stakeholder engagement and actionable policy frameworks for sustainable development.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 🌍
Dr. Pedro Lopez-Merino is an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding academic and professional achievements in the fields of circular economy, territorial food systems, and sustainability transitions. His interdisciplinary expertise, proven through impactful research projects, publications, and participatory tools, highlights his ability to address complex sustainability challenges. Below are the key points supporting his suitability:
Education 📚
- PhD in Economics
- Institution: University of Paris-Dauphine (PSL)
- Field of Study: Economics
- Specialization: Interdisciplinary research focusing on circular economy, systemic trajectories, and participatory tools like agent-based modeling and serious games.
Work Experience 💼
- Postdoctoral Fellow
- Institution: GREDEG, Université Côte d’Azur-CNRS
- Duration: Present
- Roles and Responsibilities:
- Research on two interdisciplinary projects (PLASTRON and ATTER).
- Teaching courses in Circular Economics and Economics of Innovation for master’s programs at EUR ELMI.
- Development of participatory tools and models for food system transitions and plastic waste recovery at territorial scales.
- Scientific Steering Committee Member
- Project: CoopéraTerr Project, SCIC Les Ferrages de Châteauneuf
- Funding: ADEME
- Duration: 2024-2027
- Responsibilities: Local organic production, sustainable food systems, and territorial transitions.
- Consultant
- Organization: FAO & Coventry University
- Year: 2018
- Work: Case study on agroecology in France.
- Rapporteur and Jury Member
- Organization: French Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty
- Duration: 2024-present
- Responsibilities: Contribution to the National Agricultural and Rural Development Program.
- Content Developer
- Project: Educational module on “Introduction to Economics and Its Relation to Well-being.”
- Institution: St. Louis University (Missouri, USA).
- Year: 2018
Research Skills 🔬
- Interdisciplinary Research: Strong focus on integrating economics, agroecology, and circular systems.
- Participatory Tools Expertise: Proficient in serious games and agent-based modeling for systemic trajectory simulations.
- Project Management: Successfully led and contributed to several European Union-funded and international projects like PLASTRON and ATTER.
- Publication Track Record: Published in leading journals such as Futures, Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, and Journal of Rural Studies.
- Policy Influence: Collaborations with government bodies (e.g., French Ministry of Agriculture) and international organizations (e.g., FAO) for sustainability transitions.
- Actionable Research: Expertise in developing practical solutions at the territorial scale, bridging academic findings with real-world applications.
Publication Top Notes 📖
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