As the Co-Founder and General Manager of ALTEKNA and Full Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering at NOHU, I have been leading a team of engineers and scientists who provide cutting-edge solutions for Environmental Engineering and technology. With over 29 years of experience as a professor and researcher in waste technologies, water quality, oceanography and environmental toxicology, I have a strong background in developing and applying smart technologies, zero waste solutions, geopolymer production, reuse, and recycling methods to address marine and water pollution, eutrophication and twin (green&digital) transition.I have collaborated with scientists from 12 different countries across three continents, and published multiple papers in prestigious journals and conferences. My academic mission is to contribute to the global efforts to protect and restore the environment, and to educate and inspire the next generation of Environmental Engineers and leaders. I am proud to be CEO of ALTEKNA, a company that values innovation, excellence, and social responsibility.