Pere Fullana i Palmer

Pere Fullana i Palmer is a Lecturer at the School of International Business (ESCI-UPF) of Pompeu Fabra University, serving as Director of the UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change. His academic roles include teaching in the Master’s in Waste Management (UPM) and coordinating the Master’s in Environmental Management (USJ).

His educational background:

• PhD in Industrial Engineering (URL) – Caja Madrid Award
• Industrial Engineer (UAB)
• Chemical Engineer (IQS) – Award for Best Bachelor's Degree Final Project, 1988

Dr. Fullana specializes in life cycle assessment methodologies applied to climate change mitigation and industrial sustainability. His research bridges engineering and environmental science, focusing on practical corporate applications of life cycle thinking to reduce ecological footprints and enhance climate resilience across supply chains.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Best Scientific Contribution at World Life Cycle Congress (2009)
• Environment Award (2008)
• Mention of Energy Excellence from Catalan Government (2013)
• Europa Innova Award Finalist (2008)
• Nomination for European Sustainable Energy Award (European Commission, 2013)

As UNESCO Chair Director, he leads research projects including the Ariadna Study and GO REBO2VINO initiative while maintaining environmental/social risk mapping systems. His advisory work extends to USJ's Doctorate Committee for Environmental Management studies.