Aine Petrulaityte

Aine Petrulaityte is a Researcher currently serving as a Research Associate within the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme at Loughborough University, UK. Previously, she held roles including Research Fellow in Gender-Inclusive Energy Innovations (2020-2022) at Brunel University London and Research Associate in Distributed Manufacture for Circular Textiles (2019) at the Royal College of Arts in London.

Her education includes an MSc in Integrated Product Design (2013-2014) and a PhD in Sustainable Product-Service Systems (2016-2019), both from Brunel University London. She has also contributed to projects such as the LENSin initiative and the Open Food project, focusing on innovation in food systems and material futures.

Her research interests span sustainable design, gender equity in energy systems, circular textiles, and collaborative innovation models. She has been involved in multidisciplinary initiatives like the MECS programme and the Burberry Material Futures Research Group, emphasizing practical applications of sustainable practices.

Though no specific grants or awards are listed, her work demonstrates strong engagement with global sustainability challenges through academic and industry collaborations.