Karina Balina
Researcher and Scientific Communication Coordinator
University of Latvia, CircTrans lab
Riga, Latvia
Experienced LCA practitioner and biologist passionate about seaweed biorefinery in the blue bioeconomy. Let's optimize sustainability together!
About me
Passionate about unravelling the environmental impact of biotechnological processes, I am a dedicated researcher and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) practitioner. With a background in biology and a Ph.D. in environmental engineering, I specialize in conducting Environmental Impact Assessments for various biotechnological applications.
Values like freedom, love, recognition, personal growth, and happiness drive me both personally and professionally. Curiosity is my North Star, keeping me motivated to unravel the mysteries of sustainability.
Strategic and systems thinking are my tools of the trade, complemented by a creative flair and a knack for visualizations. With a background in biology, a Ph.D. in environmental engineering, and a SimaPro course certificate, I'm continuously learning and engaging in the latest industry developments.
In the collaborative world of science, I wear many hats – from effective team member to a leader fostering positive team dynamics. My goal? To become an LCA expert shaping the circularity transition of the blue bioeconomy. Short-term, it's all about growing my professional network and being an active part of the scientific community.
Let's connect and explore the exciting intersection of science, sustainability, and personal growth!
My organisation
We study various environmental and sustainability challenges. Our research is science and praxis-oriented, as we work together with other research institutions and industry. Our goal is to broaden our expertise and work with state-of-the-art challenges.
Skills
- LCA
- Seaweed
- biorefinery
- environmental impact
Interests
- Seaweed
- blue bioeconomy
- Planet boundaries
- LCA
Speaker sessions (1)
Thursday, 25 April 2024
11:00 - 12:45
Solutions for circulation of nutrients: Sea and Land Reducing nutrients in the Baltic Sea and inlands waters?
- Resource Circulation
The aim of this workshop is to get inspired, learn from others solutions and discuss and come up with what is needed for the innovative solutions to be implemented at larger scale.