María Romero Abad
About María Romero Abad
María Romero Abad is a Sustainability Coordinator at Foster + Partners in London, where she has worked since 2019. She specializes in LEED, BREEAM, and WELL assessments and engages in research focused on sustainable data sets and reducing energy use.
Work at Foster and Partners
María Romero Abad has been serving as a Sustainability Coordinator at Foster + Partners since 2019. In this role, she supports LEED, BREEAM, and WELL assessments, contributing to the firm's commitment to sustainable architecture and design. Her responsibilities include conducting research into existing and emerging sustainable data sets, systems, tools, and models. She also focuses on reducing energy use and enhancing resilience to climate change, aligning with the firm's sustainability goals.
Previous Experience in Academia
Prior to her current role, María worked at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in various capacities. She served as an Administrative from 2009 to 2013 and as a Chemical Laboratory Technician from 2012 to 2014. These positions allowed her to gain experience in academic administration and laboratory settings, contributing to her expertise in environmental sciences.
Education and Expertise
María holds a Master's degree in Technology and Energy Resources from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, which she completed from 2011 to 2013. She also earned a Degree in Environmental Sciences from the same institution, studying from 2005 to 2011. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in renewable energy and environmental management.
Research and Sustainability Initiatives
In her role as Sustainability Coordinator, María engages in research focused on reducing energy consumption and improving resilience to climate change. She is also involved in developing circular economy strategies, which aim to minimize waste and promote sustainable resource use. Her work contributes to advancing sustainable practices within the architecture and design sectors.
Experience as Carbon Footprint Analyst
María previously worked as a Carbon Footprint-Life Cycle Analyst at Uralita for a brief period in 2011. This role involved analyzing the environmental impact of products throughout their life cycles, further enhancing her expertise in sustainability and environmental assessment.