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Project cooperationUpdated on 16 December 2025

Partner looking for a project based on the circular economy and AI

Principal Researcher at University of the Algarve

Faro, Portugal

About

My work focuses on the development of projects at the intersection of the circular economy, artificial intelligence, and rural community development. I am particularly interested in designing and implementing solutions that address environmental challenges while creating inclusive economic opportunities in rural and underserved areas.

I work on identifying local resource flows—such as agricultural residues, organic waste, water, and energy—and transforming them into valuable inputs through circular economy models. By integrating artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital tools, I aim to improve efficiency, traceability, and decision-making across these systems. This includes applications such as resource optimization, predictive maintenance, waste reduction, and improved planning for local production and services.

A central aspect of my approach is working closely with rural communities, cooperatives, small producers, and local institutions. I believe that technological innovation must be adapted to local realities, capacities, and needs. For this reason, my work emphasizes participatory project design, capacity building, and the transfer of practical skills, ensuring that AI and digital tools serve as enablers rather than barriers.

My objective is to contribute to the creation of resilient local economies that reduce dependence on extractive and linear models. Through circular economy strategies supported by AI, I aim to extend product lifecycles, reduce waste, regenerate natural systems, and strengthen local value chains. At the same time, these projects seek to generate employment, increase income opportunities, and support long-term social and environmental sustainability in rural territories.

Overall, my goal is to bridge innovation, sustainability, and community development by creating scalable, impact-driven projects that demonstrate how circular economy principles and artificial intelligence can work together to support rural development and climate resilience.

Topic

  • HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-11
  • HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-COMMUNITIES-01

Organisation

University of the Algarve

University

Faro, Portugal

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