Q. At which EELISA Event have you already participated? What is your connection to innovation? 

A. My connection to innovation is both strategic and hands-on. As an Associate Professor and consultant, I work at the intersection of research, emerging technologies, and real-world application. I lead and evaluate innovation projects, support startups and companies in adopting AI and digital solutions, and actively contribute to shaping innovation ecosystems—whether through policy, education, or technology transfer. My goal is to bridge the gap between ideas and impact.

 

Q. What is your innovation in one sentence? 

A. Recycllux is an AI-powered platform that brings transparency and traceability to plastic waste management by using satellite imagery and blockchain technology to track, verify, and reward responsible recycling practices.

 

Q. How is your innovation making the world a better place? 

A. Recycllux is making the world a better place by reducing plastic pollution, promoting circular economy practices, and empowering communities and businesses to take accountable, data-driven action for a cleaner, more sustainable environment.

 

Q. What motivates you as an #EEnovator? 

A. My purpose as an #EEnovator is to harness the power of emerging technologies to drive meaningful, scalable impact—bridging the gap between innovation and sustainability, and empowering people, especially the next generation, to create solutions that matter. 

Q. What is innovation for you? 

A. For me, innovation means transforming ideas into impactful solutions—combining creativity, technology, and purpose to solve real-world problems, improve lives, and shape a more sustainable and inclusive future. 

Q. What have you learned on your innovation journey so far? 

A. I’ve learned that innovation is rarely a straight path—it requires resilience, collaboration, and the courage to challenge the status quo. The most impactful solutions emerge when diverse minds come together, listen to real needs, and stay committed to long-term value, not just quick wins.

 

Q. What do you wish for the Innovation Ecosystem of the future? 

A. I wish for the Innovation Ecosystem of the future to be more inclusive, sustainable, and impact-driven—where talent from all backgrounds has access to resources, where collaboration across sectors is the norm, and where innovation is guided not just by profit, but by purpose and responsibility.