Felipe Vásquez, Phd Email & Phone Number

Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia

•Project coordination “Reuse-focused landscape analysis and project preparation in support of plastic pollution reductions efforts in Colombia”. Financed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in partnership with GPAP y UNEP.•Lead researcher of the “Survey to the municipalities on solid waste management 2019 – Colombia”, in partnership with the National Planning Department (DNP) de Colombia and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).•Scenario modelling for recycling and returnability of containers and packaging in support to Extended Producer Responsibility programs in Colombia.•Material flow – metabolic – analyses for materials and waste (plastic, glass, cardboard) in different regions (Bogota, Medellin, Caribbean Coast, Pereira, Bucaramanga’s Metropolitan Area).•Support to the development and operation of the Knowledge Centre and production of scientific research.•Support to the design of the data management system.•Training – internal and external – on material flow analysis, life cycle impact assessment and socioeconomic metabolism.

•Support for achieving the agency’s goal of strengthening local democratic government around the world.•Participation in acquisition of new projects, and consulting in strategic topics and development of products for local governments.

Pereira

•Coordinated the implementation of the cooperation project DEALS "Governance of Green and Inclusive Growth in Cities” in waste management and formalization of waste pickers.

Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia

Course on circular economy for cities. Syllabus' development and co-teaching.

Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia

•Assessment of the company’s circularity: development of analytical model, KPIs and baseline. Financed by the Inter-American Development Bank IADB.

Pereira, Colombia

•Evaluated and supported the implementation of the Municipal Solid Waste Management Plan during the 2016 and 2017.•Supported processes to enable the formalisation of recyclers.•Facilitated communication between stakeholders in the waste value chain.

Trondheim Area, Norway

PhD in Industrial EcologyResearch on:• Addressing human needs in sustainability modelling (built environment systems)• Anthropogenic Stocks (built environment systems)• Metabolism of Services (food, dwelling, education, health)Teaching Assistant in the courses:• Material Flow Analysis – TEP4285• Modelling of Built Environment Systems - TEP4290

Trondheim Area, Norway

Research on LCA characterisation factors and other impact indicators on acidification and eutrophication from emissions to air.

Trondheim Area, Norway

• Material Flow Analysis Course – Spring 2013.• Life Cycle Assessment Course – Fall 2012.• Industrial Ecology Course – Fall 2012.

Trondheim Area, Norway

Researched on marine impacts through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Risk Analysis (ERA).

Trondheim Area, Norway

Developed a Matlab code for hybrid LCA in the project "Environmental Sustainability Benchmarking of Low-Carbon Energy Technologies".

Trondheim Area, Norway

Gathered environmental and financial information for low carbon network building.

Pereira, Colombia

• Audited national public institutions, supervising the investment of the public resources and adherence to environmental laws.• Provided responses to and processed complaints made by citizens for the purpose of ensuring protection of the environment.

Palestina, Colombia

• Found solutions for reducing environmental impacts during the construction of the international airport Aeropuerto del Café, as part of the construction team.• Advised project team on procedures for stakeholder management.

Palestina, Colombia

• Found solutions for reducing environmental impacts during the construction of the international airport Aeropuerto del Café, as part of the construction team.• Advised project team on procedures for stakeholder management.

Palestina, Colombia

• Part of the auditing interdisciplinary team, contributing to the management and fulfilment of the environmental permits granted for the construction of the international airport Aeropuerto del Café.

Pereira, Colombia

• ISO 14001:04 - Environmental Management Systems

Pereira, Colombia

• Led the drilling and installation of hydrocarbon monitoring wells for Chevron, Petrobras and Terpel.• Performed environmental assessments of gas stations, contaminated soils’ treatment fields, and plants for Petrobras and Chevron.• Ensured optimal work conditions in the field, concerning health, safety and environment.

Pereira, Colombia

• Gave advise regarding the introduction of products for landfills to Colombia from New Waste Concepts Inc.

Pereira, Colombia

• Determined environmental and sustainability solutions for a sub- section of the urban section of the Consota River.• Research assistant in the project "Participative planning in the socio- environmental solution of the micro-basins as a strategy for sustainable development".

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Industrial Ecology

Thesis: Demographically-Extended Socioeconomic Metabolism: A step towards addressing human needs and wants in resources' modelling

Msc, Industrial Ecology

Activities and Societies: Symbiosis

High Management Specialist // Especialista En Alta Gerencia, Administration

Environmental Engineer // Ingeniero Ambiental, Environmental Sciences, 4.58