Dr Eleni Iacovidou
Senior Lecturer in Environmental Management

Research area(s)

My research lies at the intersection of environmental management, the circular economy, and sustainability assessment. A defining feature of my work is the application of systems thinking to evaluate and enhance the sustainable management of resources and waste.

Key areas of inquiry include the circularity and sustainability of materials, components, and product systems; strategies for technology adaptation and infrastructure capacity assessment; and value recovery from industry to support the transition toward sustainable societies through reduction, repair, and reuse. Beyond these, I investigate regulatory lock-ins, the role of stakeholders in sustainability transitions, and the integration of smart technologies and AI to track materials, components, and products across value chains in area-specific contexts.

Collectively, my research delivers integrated sustainability assessments that inform evidence-based policymaking, guide industry innovation, and accelerate the shift toward a more circular and resource-efficient economy.

Research Interests

My research interests lie at the intersection of sustainability, circular economy, and systems thinking. I am particularly interested in exploring strategies for resource-efficient system design, material circularity, and value recovery from industrial processes. I am also keen to investigate the integration of smart technologies and AI to enhance sustainability across value chains, as well as the regulatory, infrastructural, and stakeholder factors that influence the transition to a circular, resource-efficient economy.