Anca Draghici – Designing Sustainable Learning for the Circular Economy

Introduction
Prof. Anca Draghici is a prominent academic in organizational sustainability, with a focus on how education can drive sustainable practices in the plastics industry and beyond.

Key Contributions

• Professor at Politehnica University of Timișoara with a background in engineering and ergonomics.
• Coordinates the Green Plastics Academy and leads several EU projects on sustainability and circular economy.
• Expert in organizational learning, knowledge management, and design thinking applied to green transitions.
• Strong involvement in curriculum design and teaching innovation for sustainable manufacturing and digitalization.

Future Directions
Her current work focuses on empowering the next generation of engineers with the skills needed for circular design and sustainable industrial practices across Europe.