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    20152024

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    Laura is a postdoctoral researcher. She explores energy transitions integrating ecological economics and industrial ecology. Her current work focuses on quantifying and analysing the nexus of time use, energy, and other materials at the country level, with special emphasis on the lock-in of existent stocks and trade-offs of dimensions. She explores possible transitions to sustainability while keeping “a good life” considering the implications of trade, biophysical and socio-economic constraints in the different sectors of the economy. Previously, she worked within the IASTE team, LIVENlab and visited University of Leiden.

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    • SDG 13 - Climate Action
    • SDG 15 - Life on Land

    Education/Academic qualification

    Ph. D., Studies on societal metabolism - from households to the global economy

    Oct 2018Sept 2023

    Award Date: 15 Sept 2023

    Masters, master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Environmental, Economic and Social Sustainability , Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA-UAB)

    Award Date: 9 Sept 2017

    Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales de Barcelona (ETSEIB)

    Sept 2008Sept 2014

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