What is your academic background and why have you decided to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and more specifically your field of work?
I studied chemical engineering encouraged by my physics teacher in high school. I knew I love science, maths, chemistry and physics mainly, but I was not sure what to choose at that time.
I decided to start the degree, and then I realized this was what I really was keen on. During the last two years of my degree I started an internship at Inerco, and since then I have been growing and developing my skills.
What are you doing at INERCO and what is your role in FlashPhos?
Currently I am in charge of the Sustainability and Decarbonisation Area, in the Consultancy business.
In the FlashPhos project I am the leader for the LCA study. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a method used to evaluate the environmental impact of a product, service, or process throughout its entire life cycle. It helps identify areas where energy, materials, and waste can be reduced to make more sustainable choices.
What motivates you to work in FlashPhos?
I love innovation projects and I feel really grateful helping to develop new technologies to be improved from an environmental perspective.
Are there female role models that inspired you throughout your training or your career?
I am afraid not. I think it is really important to encourage females to introduce in science and all the applications. But I have to admit that it was more difficult 20 years ago, nevertheless this aspect is changing and improving.
What are your expectations and wishes for the future regarding the role of women in science? What advice can you give girls interested in a career in STEM?
I hope we can observe the real role of women in science, who have been working on it for many, many years, but today they can have a visibility and the society can be aware of their contribution.