Greater Cambridge Area
Objective To use my expertise in renewable energy and environmental sustainability, as well as my skills in data and policy analysis, in consultancy and R&D positions. Career Profile · Blue Book trainee with expertise in RDPs assessment, renewable energy policy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, bioenergy, bioeconomy, CAP. · Researcher with expertise in renewable energy, bioenergy, resource recovery, environmental sustainability. · PhD in Commodity Science with expertise in bioenergy and biofuels. . Master's degree in Business Economics. · Experienced as an academic Lecturer, Supervisor and Member of the Examination Committee. · Experienced as a Reviewer for the peer-reviewed journal Ecological Economics. Personal & Relational Skills Responsible, resourceful and hardworking. Able to work in a fast paced environment with energy, enthusiasm and passion. Reliable in meeting and exceeding objectives. Able to encourage knowledge, responsibility and active participation. High attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent attitude to work both independently and in a team. Significant problem solving ability. High level of adaptability and flexibility. Experienced in both public and private sector. Key strenghts • Expertise: wide knowledge and experience ensuring the performance of activities efficiently and effectively • Results Oriented: tenacity in achieving goals within strict deadlines • Strong Relationship Builder: effective establishment of collaborative relationships. Excellent written and oral communication skills • Problem Resolution: ability to identify issues/needs and resourcefully determine appropriate solutions • Innovative Thinker: ability to propose improvements and influence global teams to adopt changes • Team Player: exceptional commitment to ensuring adequate resources and support • Customer Service: ability to listen with empathy to customer queries and communicate clearly to address all issues
• Developed a methodology to evaluate Rural Development Plans (RDPs) with respect to measures relevant for climate change (mitigation and adaptation) and renewable energy • Screened a subset of RDPs for the programming period 2014-2020, presenting the outcome to Unit AGRI H.4 • Attended inter-service meetings, workshops and conferences, reporting back on issues of interest to DG AGRI (climate change mitigation and adaptation, CAP, RDPs, EU Renewable Energy Policy, bioenergy, bioeconomy, circular economy). • Followed the on-going studies on renewable energy and climate change organised by the Commission.
• Taught and supervised undergraduate and postgraduate students in the following subjects: Commodity Science (in Italian and in English), Food Commodity Science, Industrial Ecology, Technology of Production Cycles • Prepared and presented academic materials • Assessed undergraduate and postgraduate students during oral examinations in the following disciplines: Commodities and Consumers, Commodity Science (in Italian and English), Commodity Science of Natural Resources, Ecology, Environmental Management Systems and Certification, Food Commodity Science, Industrial Ecology, Management of Technological Processes and Innovation, Production Cycles and Innovation, Technology of Production Cycles, Technology and Economics of Energy Sources, Theory and Technique of Quality • Assisted in organizing seminars and workshops
• Developed research projects in renewable energy, bio-energy, bio-economy, environmental sustainability, resource recovery, Material Flow Analysis, industrial ecology, and biodiversity. • Built strong and collaborative relationships in team projects. • Collated, elaborated and analysed data. • Invited to present at national and international conferences. • Published results in nine peer-reviewed journals. • Co-authored the book “Il ruolo dei biocombustibili negli scenari energetici” (The biofuels role in energy scenarios). The book has been translated into English and Albanian. • Interviewed by the Italian newspaper "La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno" for research results regarding biofuels from microalgae. • Invited to be a reviewer of the journal Ecological Economics.
• Performed lessons on "Principle of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)" for the e-learning vocational course realized within the framework of the European TEMPUS research project ELISAA (E- Learning and Innovation Albanian Sustainable Agriculture). • Elaborated teaching material, visual presentations and questionnaires.
• Managed and monitored the E-learning platform realized within the framework of the European TEMPUS research project ELISAA (E-Learning and Innovation Albanian Sustainable Agriculture). • Supervised the administrative and accounting management of the ELISAA project. • Provided support activities for the communication with foreign operators. • Assisted in organizing Steering Committees and technical meetings in Italy, Austria and Albania.
• Participated in the management of Tidy Towns 2013 program for promoting local sustainability in relation to waste, energy/water efficiency, biodiversity, and environmental education • Revised communities’ reports • Assisted in the scheduling of the Award Ceremony’s agenda