LUIS MIGUEL LOPEZ SANTIAGO

Luis Miguel Lopez Santiago is a Researcher at the Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTT), affiliated with the College of Engineering and the Department of Sustainable Design and Innovation. His research focuses on frugal innovation, sustainable development, and ecodesign strategies for resource-constrained environments. He actively contributes to projects like the Warka Water Tower and the 'Le Grand Chambardement' community engagement initiative. As Secretary of the UTT ElliDoc Association, he supports doctoral and postgraduate research communities.

He teaches courses in mechatronics, eco-design, and manufacturing techniques, emphasizing sustainable technology integration. His work bridges cultural considerations with technical design, particularly for Bottom-of-the-Pyramid (BoP) markets. Recent publications explore frugal innovation networks, low-tech solutions, and cross-border sustainability collaborations. He maintains an active research agenda with over 15 publications since 2010, covering topics from water access innovation to cultural adaptation in design.