Maria Batsioula is a graduate of the Civil Engineering Faculty of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), holding also a Master's degree in MSc in Environmental Management & Sustainability from the International Hellenic University. She is currently a PhD Candidate in the Department of Environmental Sciences of University of Thessaly, in the field of optimal waste management, sustainability assessment of symbiotic systems and circular bioeconomy. Her research interests focus on Life Cycle Analysis, Waste management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Circular economy, and Sustainability.