Design and Financial Perspectives for a Sustainable Built Environment
Chair Prof. Alexandros Vazakas
Alexandros Vazakas is an architect (NTUA) and Associate Professor at the School of Architecture, Technical University of Crete. He holds a postgraduate degree from Berlage Institute, Rotterdam, and a PhD from NTUA. His work has been widely exhibited and published, and he has received awards in national architecture competitions. His research focuses on sustainable tourism, restoration, urban public spaces, and architectural design education, with additional interests in social housing, parametric design, and digital fabrication. He directs the Digital Fabrication and Rapid Prototyping Lab at T.U.C. (https://fablab.tuc.gr).
.jpeg)
Co-chair Prof. Patricia Pereira da Silva
Patrícia Pereira da Silva is an Associate Professor with Aggregation. She graduated in Business Organisation and Management from the University of Coimbra’s Faculty of Economics in 1994. She began her career at Caixa Geral de Depósitos, where she assessed investment projects and corporate credit. In 1996, she joined the University of Coimbra, where she later earned a PhD in Business Organisation and Management (Finance specialisation) in 2006. Currently, she is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics, teaching finance, accounting, and energy markets. Her research focuses on investment project evaluation, finance, energy markets, and sustainable energy systems.
Chair Prof. Mattia De Rosa
Mattia De Rosa is an Associate Professor of Thermal Systems and Industrial Energy Engineering at the University of Genoa, Italy, within the Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering. With a multidisciplinary academic background, he has previously held teaching positions at the University of Sassari, Italy, and senior research roles at leading institutions in Ireland and UK. His expertise is focused on sustainable energy technologies and policy, with a research portfolio encompassing numerous peer-reviewed publications, high-impact national and international research projects, and the creation of innovative educational programs.Passionate about both research and teaching, his vision emphasises driving technological innovation, advancing the quality of education, and empowering individuals and communities to lead the transition toward a sustainable future.
Co-chair Prof. Aleksandros Vazakas
School of Architecture – Technical University of Crete
Associated Prof. Maria Mandalaki
Technical University of Crete
Prof. Despoina Dimelli
Technical University of Crete
Laboratory Teaching Staff Charalambos Doulaverakis
Technical University of Crete
Head of Administration
Kalli Rodopoulou
European Education & Learning Institute
Head of Education Chrysi Koundouraki
European Education & Learning Institute
Dr. Laura Aelenei
NationalLaboratory of Energy and Geology of Portugal
Prof. Vincenzo Bianco
Department of Engineering – University of Naples Parthenope
Prof. Rafik Belarbi
Laboratory of Environmental Engineering – University of La Rochelle
Dr. Carmelina Cosmi
National Research Council of Italy
Prof. Oana Driha
Department of Economics - University of Alicante
Prof. Donal Finn
School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering – University College Dublin
Prof. Saman Nimali Gunasekara
Department of Energy Technology – KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Prof. Carla Henriques
Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração University of Coimbra
Prof. Oana Ionescu
Institute of Engineering and Management – University of Grenoble Alps
Prof. Ricardas Krikstolaitis
Faculty of Informatics – Vytautas Magnus University
Prof. Carla Montagud Montalva
Energy Institute – Polytechnic University of Valencia
Prof. Sergio Nardini
Department of Engineering – University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”
Dr. Per Sieverts Nielsen
Department of Technology, Management and Economics – Denmark Technical University
Prof. Fabiano Pallonetto
School of Business – University of Maynooth
Prof. Dusan Petras
Department of Building Services - Slovak Technical University of Bratislava
.jpeg)
Prof. Pia Ulvenblad
School of Business, Innovation and Sustainability – University of Halmstad
Dr. Rolandas Urbonas
Lithuanian Energy Institute
Dr. Joao Pedro Gouveia
Centre for Environmental and Sustainability Research – Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Prof. Mariusz Filipowicz
Faculty of Energy and Fuels – AGH Krakow
To be announced
Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.