Meet Fernando J. Diaz Lopez
Fernando J. Diaz Lopez
- Executive director of the Climate and Earth Centre of HEC Paris (Sustainability and Organizations Institute – S&O).
- PhD in international economic development from the University of East Anglia, along with degrees from UAM Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana and Universidad Autónoma del Estado de MéxicO.
- Holds honorary appointments at Stellenbosch University (Industrial Engineering), University of Ferrara (SEEDS inter-university centre & PhD Programme Sustainability and Wellbeing) and Universidad de Alcala (INNOGREEN research group).
- Associate editor at the Journal of Cleaner Waste Systems (Elsevier) and a regular speaker at international events.
A few words
about Fernando J.
Diaz Lopez.
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General Information
A dual Dutch-Mexican national, Fernando has over 25 years of experience in education, research, and practice, specializing in transformative climate resilience, circularity, and eco-innovation. His expertise extends to influencing EU and international policy and navigating research and innovation ecosystems, notably around Horizon Europe projects.
Positions
Executive director of the Climate and Earth Centre of HEC Paris (Sustainability and Organizations Institute – S&O). He also holds honorary appointments at Stellenbosch University (Industrial Engineering), University of Ferrara (SEEDS inter-university centre & PhD Programme Sustainability and Wellbeing) and Universidad de Alcala (INNOGREEN research group). He is associate editor at the Journal of Cleaner Waste Systems (Elsevier) and a regular speaker at international events.
Projects & Initiatives
With a rich background including past roles at EIT Climate-KIC (European Institute of Innovation and Technology), TNO and Nalco Chemical, he’s led numerous projects and initiatives funded by prestigious institutions like the European Commission, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and the United Nations Environment Programme.
Education
Fernando holds a PhD in international economic development from the University of East Anglia, along with degrees from UAM Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana and Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México.
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Areas Of Interest
• Eco-innovation, circularity and business model innovation for climate mitigation and sustainability in industry, value chains and SMEs.
• Systems transitions & climate innovation for transformative adaptation and resilience.
Mission
To help and foster sustainable & climate resilient organisations through research and teaching in eco-innovation and circularity.
Resume
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