I attended the Faculty of Mechanics-Automotive Engineering at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (Romania), I have received the Ph.D. degree in 2010 after studying at Technical University of Cluj-Napoca and National Technical University of Athens (Greece). From October 2016 I activate as Full Professor at Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Automotive Engineering Department (Romania). From 2011 I work as technical juridical expert for Romanian Ministry of Justice.

Saša Vojvodić is a business and technology leader specializing in telecommunications, smart mobility, digital transformation, and innovation management. He has extensive experience in building and leading operational organizations responsible for the implementation, integration, operation, and support of large-scale telecom and ICT systems. Leveraging extensive telecommunications expertise, he focuses on intelligent transport systems, mobility data ecosystems, and advanced data analytics, transforming large-scale data into actionable insights that support smarter mobility, sustainable urban development, and evidence-based policymaking. He holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Zagreb and has authored several scientific publications. His European innovation portfolio encompasses leadership and expert roles in several strategic research and innovation initiatives, including SUMBOOST and SUMBOOST2 funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), the Centre of Competence for Smart Cities (CEKOM), INSULE (Horizon 2020), and the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH Adria). Through these projects, he has helped drive the development of smart mobility solutions, data-driven urban services, digital innovation ecosystems, and the adoption of artificial intelligence, contributing to more sustainable and resilient cities across Europe. Beyond his professional achievements, he is a dedicated family man, married and the proud father of four accomplished adult sons.

is an associate professor at the Air Transport Department at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, and head of the Laboratory for Modelling and Simulation in Aviation / Air Traffic Management. He is the author and co-author of more than 40 scientific, research, and professional projects and more than 50 scientific papers in the field of air transport technologies. Matija Bračić is a certified theoretical instructor at the ATO and ATCO training organization and holds more than 50 professional certificates. Scientific research is focused on the planning and optimization of airport operations.

Solid experience in business development ( +20years) working for international groups ( Masterfoods, The Walt Disney Company ).
Now focused on implementing responsible business practises since 2023 at ADP SA, following a previous experience as part of Carrefour's CSR team.

18 years of experience in the energy sector, Nuclear and Biogas
10 years in Areva/Orano, as a process engineer to design liquid and gaseous effluent treatments on nuclear plants,
5 years in Tryon to lead a biomethane plant project from design to commissioning and 2 years of site operations
Since 2023, responsible of research projects on biogas in the R&I center of ENGIE France.

8 years of experience in the energy sector, in ENGIE Romania’s Strategy department
Since 2023, responsible for the development of ENGIE Romania's biomethane activities – including market and regulatory analysis, stakeholder engagement and advocacy through energy-sector associations.
Since 2024, supported ENGIE Lab CRIGEN in the OLGA Project, coordinating permitting activities and acting as liaison with Romanian authorities, technical consultants and local stakeholders.
Double Master's degree in Energy under EIT InnoEnergy's European SELECT program, with studies at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and IST Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon.

Materials Engineer and Project Manager with six years of experience at CERIB, following five years in precast industry à Stradal working on concrete development. I coordinate national and international projects focused on concrete technology, low-carbon solutions, durability, structural performance, and fire resistance.

After 10 years overseeing construction projects at Colas, I joined Paris CDG airport as the city-side infrastructure manager before taking on responsibility for the maintenance of runways, taxiways, green spaces, and engineering structures on the airside. I am the airside Biodiversity Coordinator at CDG.

Clelia Schwing is Managing Director for Western & Southern Europe at Via, where she works with public authorities, transport operators and corporations to modernize public transport and make mobility more attractive, sustainable, and accessible to all. Over the past five years, she has contributed to transforming mobility across more than 80 territories in Europe, from major metropolitan areas to rural communities. Her work spans the full spectrum of mobility, from network planning and optimization to on-demand and accessible transportation, as well as passenger information and integrated mobility solutions. These technologies adapt to various contexts and help address some of the most pressing mobility challenges facing communities today. Her career reflects a strong interest in technologies that have a tangible impact on people’s everyday lives. A graduate of ESSEC Business School and Peking University, Clélia began her career in strategy consulting in Asia and France before joining IDEMIA, where she worked on strategy and transformation for its government-focused businesses.

With a passion for the environment and enthusiast for aviation sustainability solutions, after being a consultant in EUROCONTROL, I decided to start Envisa in 2004, driven by this vision: Everybody should have access and afford to fly... And to do that, we must achieve totally sustainable and green aviation operations. New technologies, standards, ambitions, and collaboration will enable the aviation industry to maintain growth for upcoming generations while preserving our living environment. After many years dedicated to this objective, I am proud Envisa to be one of the few companies dedicated 100% of its operations to sustainable aviation. I am also proud of my team; with all the collaborators that I worked with since the creation, as they are the best, and share the same ethics and enthusiasm. I am also proud with more than a hundred partners that we collaborated on many interesting projects. (Research Institutes, airports, airlines, SMEs, OEMs, aviation companies, and many more...) Looking forward to enlarging our partnership with always the same moto: "Environment is good for business"

Guillaume Sabiron received his engineering degree from Grenoble INP – Esisar in 2011 and his PhD in aerospace engineering from ISAE-SUPAERO in 2014, where his research focused on robotics and guidance and control applied to aerospace systems. He joined IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) in 2014 and is now an R&D Project Leader in Connected Mobility and Air Quality. He leads multidisciplinary research and innovation projects combining mobility data, emission modelling, atmospheric dispersion, applied AI and digital tools to assess the environmental impacts of transport and support decision-making. Within the OLGA project, he has been involved in the development and application of IFPEN’s modelling tools to assess emissions and air quality around airports.

15+ years of experience in Product, Project Management, Innovation and Leadership at BPCE, one of France’s leading banking groups. Co-founder at Waltr, driving growth through business, innovation and strategic partnerships.

Javier is Spanish researcher. He obtained his PhD degree at INTA, working with airborne instrumentation, and satellite and ground based instrumentation. In 2013, he moves to MétéoFrance working on weather forecast models and satellite instruments. Before arriving to Waltr in 2019, hi spent two years at Noveltis working on IASI-NG and IRS satellite instruments. He is an experienced atmospheric researcher with experience in both instrumentation and models. At Waltr, he is responsible of the technical area.

I am a scientist specializing in analytical chemistry, with a PhD in atmospheric chemistry. My career has led me to work in the field of research and development, notably as a research engineer and scientific expert. I am particularly interested in the development and application of analytical methods to address issues in applied research.

Chemical engineer 15 years in charge of an indoor air analysis service at Bureau Veritas Since 3 years, manager of the air quality unit at ADP

Dave Raper is emeritus Professor of Environmental Science. He developed and managed the Centre for Aviation Transport and Environment (CATE) at Manchester Metropolitan University before moving into a senior academic role. His research interests focus on the impact of aircraft engine emissions on air quality in and around airports. He has been involved in several EU projects during his career. He is currently working with Envisa and is responsible for OLGA Work Package 6.

Irina Stipanović is the director of the consulting company Infra Plan from Croatia. She has an extensive experience in sustainability, digitalization and life cycle management of transport infrastructure, working as a researcher and consultant for more than 25 years. She has been a member of the academic community in Croatia (University of Zagreb) and the Netherlands (University of Twente). She has published over 150 scientific and professional papers.

• 17 years in Xerox corp, where I had experience in business development (products and services), internal audit , and procurement
• 22 years in ADP SA where I have continued in procurement, locally and at international level, then I have been specializied in sanitories issues during the Covid period (2020/2023) and when I started to build Airportmarket since September 2020, which is a circular, solidary and environmental program being a WW premiere.

Frédéric brings a career-long background in ground support equipment to his role at Smart Airport Systems (SAS), which he joined in January 2019. There, he helps airports and airlines meaningfully cut ground emissions by driving the adoption of solutions like sustainable taxiing and fixed pre-conditioned air units — technologies designed to eliminate the need for aircraft main engines and APUs during ground operations. His work supports cleaner local air quality and more sustainable, efficient airport operations, in line with the aviation industry's broader environmental commitments.

Blandine LANDFRIED is Head of Environment and Energy Division in the Sustainable Development and Public Affairs Direction of Groupe ADP. She is responsible for steering the Groupe ADP environment and energy policy in close cooperation with all airport activity stakeholders. She particularly deals with the introduction of alternative energies (electrification, SAF, hydrogen) for aviation. She has established privileged relations with the actors of air transport and energy industry. She holds an Engineering degree in aeronautics delivered by the French Civil Aviation University (ENAC). She has nearly 15 years of experience in airport system. and has extensive experience in airport design and operations, aircraft operations and air transport economics. She plied as Airside Operations Manager of CDG Airport for 5 years and was in charge of airside operations, safety, and crisis management. She also experienced as Airside Strategic Planning Manager for new major infrastructures at Paris-CDG Airport. She previously was head of Climate, Air Quality and Sustainable Air Transport and Hydrogen Airport Program Manager.

Giampaolo Matteo is a Senior Project Manager with over 20 years' experience in infrastructure development, innovation, energy transition, and European-funded projects. He is actively involved in deploying hydrogen and zero-emission solutions for airports, and contributes to several European initiatives supporting the decarbonisation of aviation.

An aeronautical engineer with a background in air transport management, Laura Taurand has more than 15 years of experience in the airport industry, including consulting, project management, and team management. Today in charge of ADP R&D unit, she's currently leading for ADP several European projects parts of the SESAR Joint Undertaking program and the CINEA program.

5 years experience in sustainability advisory, 3 years in biofuels and e-fuels. He handled regulatory compliance services for alternative fuels at BV and is accredited auditor for certification schemes (ISCC, CertifHy). He can bring his outlook on optimizing the production while complying with the requirements.

Patrick MONROY has a background in Project Management and Chemical Process Engineering allowing him to quickly understand the problems of industrial customers in terms of process safety and envrionement impact. His role within the Industrial Risk department is both to lead design reviews for customers and to carry out permitting & safety studies. These studies can be regulatory (application for operating permit, hazard studies, explosion proetction document, etc.) or normative (ATEX, etc.). Its areas of intervention concern all industrial sectors at an international level: water treatment, aeronautics, energy, nuclear, military, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, agri-food, railways, automotive, etc. He recently became the leader of the Engineering Team in the Paris Environment and Risk Department.

Aeronautical Engineer specialising in aeroacoustics and aerodynamics, with 10 years of experience in the aviation sector across academia, research and industry. For the past three years, I have been working as a Project Officer at CINEA within the Transport Unit, managing and monitoring Horizon Europe projects supporting research and innovation in the aviation sector.

Francesco Raschi is Vice President Cargo and Real Estate at SEA Milan Airports. He holds a degree in Economics from Bocconi University in Milan. Early in his career, he spent five years in Paris, working as Commercial Director for Groupe Trema and later as a Consultant for Charles Riley Consultants International. After returning to Italy, he served as Country Manager for Webmiles Italia before joining Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, where he was a Senior Manager until 2010. He joined SEA Milan Airports in 2010 as Head of Real Estate, a role that progressively expanded to include airport accessibility planning, and ultimately led to his appointment as Vice President Cargo and Real Estate in 2020.

Dr. David Ciceo is the Director General of Cluj International Airport, a position he has held since 1996. Under his leadership, the airport has undergone a remarkable transformation and expansion, becoming one of the most important and dynamic regional airports in Central and Eastern Europe. Throughout his career, Mr. Ciceo has played a key role in the airport’s infrastructure development, capacity expansion and modernization, while promoting connectivity, innovation and sustainable growth. He managed to increase the traffic from 32,000 passengers in 1996 to 1 million in 2010, and over 3 million since 2024. His experience in aviation extends beyond Romania, as he is actively involved in the international airport community and serves on the Board of ACI Europe

Engagement during OLGA final event: Presentation to SC on WP8 Exploitation and Technology Transfer; Moderator to the last session : From Demonstration to Deployment; Airport Perspectives Delia is Romanian and British and has joined COMOTI after Brexit, in 2021. She is an experienced climate change expert working in the field of decarbonising transport for more than 30 years, engaging with both mitigation and adaptation. Delia has particular interest in scaling up innovations to market and job creation, so her role in OLGA is relevant in assessing technology transfer, industrialisation and analysing new business models.