Dr. Ana Ramos
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Biography
Ana Ramos holds a BSc in Chemistry, MSc in Environmental Analytical Chemistry and a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the University of Porto. With vast participation in national and international R&D projects and SMEs, and conducting sustainability assessments and life cycle thinking in the renewable energies field (with multiple scientific publications and oral communications), Ramos’ journey in the circular economy field is now established at INEGI, where she is responsible for developing a circular economy roadmap and for implementing circular strategies and business models.
Affiliations
Honors and Awards
Cum Laude distinction for the PhD thesis
Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto
Travel Award
MDPI
Awarded by Sustainability in 2025
Experience
Senior Scientist or Principal Investigator
INEGI - Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
01 Jul 2020 - present
Research or Laboratory Scientist
INEGI - Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
01 Dec 2015 - 01 Jan 2020
Graduate Student or Post Graduate
Faculty of Engineering - University of Porto
01 Sep 2015 - 01 Jan 2020
Technician or Assistant
Proton Ventures, B.V. - The Netherlands
01 Sep 2019 - 01 Dec 2019
Research or Laboratory Scientist
Eurecat - Spain
01 Sep 2018 - 01 Apr 2019
Research or Laboratory Scientist
CESPU - Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário
01 Jul 2015 - 01 Nov 2015
Research or Laboratory Scientist
IDMEC - Institute of Mechanical Engineering - Porto
01 Feb 2013 - 01 Jun 2015
Research or Laboratory Scientist
Faculty of Engineering - University of Porto
01 Nov 2011 - 01 Jun 2012
Research or Laboratory Scientist
CICECO - University of Aveiro
01 Jun 2009 - 01 Jun 2011
Graduate Student or Post Graduate
Faculty of Pharmacy - University of Porto
01 Sep 2006 - 01 Apr 2008
Undergraduate Student
Faculty of Sciences - University of Porto
01 Sep 2001 - 01 Jul 2006