“Maria-Christina holds a Diploma and Integrated Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering (National Technical University of Athens) and a master’s degree in Chemical Process Engineering: Advance Chemical Engineering (University College London-UCL). Her studies equipped her with strong background on plastics and polymer related topics.

She is involved in ongoing Horizon projects addressing bioplastics and biodegradable polymers in packaging applications, while contributing to exploitation and intellectual property strategies that support the real-world uptake of research outcomes. Her role also includes stakeholder engagement activities aimed at strengthening collaboration between public authorities, industry stakeholders, and local communities.”