Dr. Pedro Lopez Merino | Sustainability transitions | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pedro Lopez Merino | Sustainability transitions | Best Researcher Award

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 📚

  1. 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 💼

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Consultant
    • Organization: FAO & Coventry University
    • Year: 2018
    • Work: Case study on agroecology in France.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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Dr. Bernard Twarog | Climate Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bernard Twarog | Climate Award | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Bernard Twarog, Cracow University of Technology, Poland

Bernard Twaróg is a distinguished expert in water management and engineering, currently serving as a Chief of Department at the Cracow University of Technology’s Faculty of Environmental and Power Engineering since 1989. He held significant leadership roles, including Chief of the Department of Hydraulic Structures and Director for Research at the Institute of Water Engineering and Management (2009–2012). His expertise extends beyond academia; he served as the Director for Water Resources at the Regional Authority for Water Management in Cracow (2002–2003) and worked as a consultant for the World Bank in Washington, D.C. (1999–2001). Additionally, he is an active member of various professional organizations, including the Polish Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, the Polish Academy of Sciences, and the Association of Polish Hydrologists.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Bernard Twaróg

Background and Experience: Bernard Twaróg has an extensive academic and professional background in water engineering and management. He has held significant leadership positions at the Cracow University of Technology, serving as Chief of Department and Director for Research. His role in the Regional Authority for Water Management and as a consultant for the World Bank further showcases his expertise and contributions to water resource management on both national and international platforms.

Education:

  • Cracow University of Technology
    • Faculty of Environmental and Power Engineering
    • Chief of Department of Hydraulic Structures
    • Chief of Department of Water Management
    • Tenure: Since 1989 (Exact degree(s) not specified)

Work Experience:

  1. Cracow University of Technology, Institute of Water Engineering and Management
    • Position: Chief of Department
    • Tenure: 2015 – 2016
  2. Cracow University of Technology, Institute of Water Engineering and Management
    • Position: Director for Research
    • Tenure: 2009 – 2012
  3. Regional Authority for Water Management in Cracow
    • Position: Director for Water Resources
    • Tenure: 2002 – 2003
  4. World Bank, World Bank Institute
    • Position: Consultant
    • Location: Washington, D.C., United States
    • Tenure: 1999 – 2001
  5. Cracow University of Technology
    • Position: Chief of Department (Water Management and Water Engineering)
    • Tenure: 1989 – Present

Publication top Notes:

The influence of the planned Solina-Jawor pumped storage power plant on the operating regime of the Solina-Myczkowce power plant

Assessing Polarisation of Climate Phenomena Based on Long-Term Precipitation and Temperature Sequences

Application of Shannon Entropy in Assessing Changes in Precipitation Conditions and Temperature Based on Long-Term Sequences Using the Bootstrap Method

Modelling a pumped storage power plant on the example of the Porąbka Żar power plant

Modelling of the Solina-Myczkowce pumped storage power plant