LCA expert. Contracted Research Staff [PIC]

ana.piedra@ehu.eus

Academic background

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from the Complutense University of Madrid (2003–2008), with specialised training in sustainable productions and communications.

Research experience

Since October 2022, she has been part of the European oPEN Lab project, carrying out roles in the field of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Her responsibilities include:

Training and research: Reviewing and analysing literature related to LCA (papers, articles, theses), as well as project-specific documents, including methodologies, frameworks, strategies, objectives, and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).

Environmental impact analysis: Assessing the environmental impact of the strategies selected for the project using LCA tools such as TOTEM Building and OpenLCA, as well as studying, evaluating, and interpreting the results.

Organising, coordinating, and developing LCA-related tasks within the scope of the project.

Professional experience

Throughout her professional career, she has participated in various projects and teams in fields such as communication and sales. Additionally, she has been a member and manager of platforms dedicated to the creation of collaborative projects, carrying out tasks such as preparing sales and work dossiers, project management, and coordinating meetings among platform members to evaluate its operation and the progress of submitted projects.