B.D. Rukanova

B.D. Rukanova is a researcher at the School of Technology, Policy and Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, specializing in digital infrastructures for circular economy monitoring, customs compliance, and blockchain-enabled data sharing. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary research bridging technology, policy, and sustainability.

• Education: PhD in Information Systems (focus areas include digital governance and supply chain innovation).

Research Interests revolve around leveraging digital technologies like ontologies, blockchain, and machine learning to address global sustainability challenges. Her work emphasizes:

• Interoperable data spaces for circular economy compliance
• Customs modernization through digital product passports
• Public-private collaboration in supply chain transparency
• Blockchain for sustainable trade governance

Recent Research Trends include aligning ontologies for environmental monitoring, reducing regulatory reporting burdens, and integrating machine learning into customs risk management. Her publications span topics like green customs, digital trade infrastructures, and multi-party computation.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Management Paper Award at dg.o 2021
• Best Paper Award at eGov Conference 2019
• DGo2022 Best Poster Award

Collaborations include partnerships with Heineken, FloraHolland, and the CIRPASS Consortium. She has contributed to frameworks for compliance monitoring, digital innovation in regulated environments, and governance models for collective data analytics capability building.