3 Student members to present their research at International conference
Published on: 01 November 2024
We are happy to announce that three of our exceptional students will present their research, support by project MoSAic, at the 5th International Conference on Strategies toward Green Deal Implementation: Water, Raw Materials & Energy in Green Transition, taking place in Krakow, Poland from 27–29 November 2024. The conference is organized by the Division of Biogenic Raw Materials at the Mineral and Energy Economy Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, Cracow (Poland). This event gathers experts to discuss innovative strategies for advancing the Green Deal, and we are proud that our students are contributing to these vital conversations.
Following are the details of their research:
- Cieślak, J.: Assessing the confluence of sustainability and business models in the mobile app development industry in Poland: An investigation into company strategies and user perceptions.
This research investigates the confluence of sustainability and business models within the mobile app development industry in Poland, examining both company strategies and user perceptions. It addresses a knowledge gap by exploring how sustainability is perceived and implemented by companies and how end-users view these practices, particularly in light of initiatives like the EU Green Deal. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study combines quantitative surveys of user perspectives with qualitative interviews of Chief Technology Officers (CTOs). The findings reveal that user awareness and attitudes towards sustainability significantly influence their app preferences. Companies, while recognizing the importance of sustainability, face challenges in its implementation and promotion. The research underscores the need for greater transparency and communication regarding sustainable practices, as well as the potential for sustainability to serve as a competitive advantage in the mobile app market, aligning with the broader goals of the EU Green Deal. It concludes by offering recommendations for companies to enhance their sustainability efforts and suggests avenues for future research in this evolving field.
- Natalia Kosińska: Implementing Agile management practices in regional municipal waste processing installations.
The paper aims to investigate how Agile management practices can improve municipal waste processing installations, contributing to the goals of the European Green Deal. The increasing waste production and the urgent need for sustainable solutions challenge traditional waste management methods. Agile methodologies, known for their adaptability and continuous improvement, offer a promising path to enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of waste management systems, aligning with the Green Deal's circular economy objectives. Through a combination of comprehensive literature analysis and qualitative research, this study evaluates the current state of waste processing installations and identifies best practices for integrating Agile frameworks. The findings indicate that the implementation of Agile practices—such as Scrum and Kanban—can significantly improve operational efficiency, promote resource optimization, and enhance the sustainability of waste management systems, supporting the transition to a circular economy. Despite these benefits, challenges remain, particularly regarding organizational resistance to change and regulatory gaps. To overcome these obstacles, the study recommends establishing cross-functional, self-organizing teams, employing Kanban boards for real-time process optimization, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, the adoption of OKTs (Objectives, Key Results, Tools) and employee cross-skilling programs are proposed to further enhance adaptability and performance. By embracing these recommendations, waste management practitioners and policymakers can drive measurable improvements in both system efficiency and sustainability, thereby advancing the Green Deal agenda and setting new standards for innovative, sustainable waste management practices.
- Viktor Melnyk: Influencing consumer behavior for waste segregation: Designing an intelligent digital platform for municipalities.
Current urban waste management strategies, while incorporating awareness campaigns, waste segregation systems, and regulations, often lack coordination among key stakeholders – governments, consumers, waste disposal companies, and packaging manufacturers. This study identifies this lack of collaboration as a significant impediment to achieving effective and sustainable waste management practices, thus hindering progress towards goals set out in initiatives like the Green Deal. To address this challenge, we propose an AI-driven collaborative framework that fosters synergy among these stakeholders. The framework will leverage AI to analyze packaging data, consumer waste segregation behavior, and city-specific waste policies to generate real-time guidance and actionable insights for all involved parties. By integrating data analytics and user engagement, the framework will establish a continuous feedback loop that drives iterative improvement in waste management practices. This paper will present an analysis of existing solutions, current trends in waste management, and a detailed implementation plan for the proposed AI-driven framework. The conference presentation will highlight the framework's potential to promote sustainable consumer behavior and contribute to more effective urban waste management, ultimately supporting the broader objectives of the Green Deal.
We will share more udpates about their presentations after the conference.
