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Faculty Information Details
All data is as of December 01, 2025.
- DOS MUCHANGOS LETICIA SARMENTO
- Associate Professor (Special Appointment)
| Affiliation | The IDEC Institute |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Civil Engineering |
| Academic Degrees |
Chongqing University Osaka University |
| Research Fields |
Environmental science; Sustainable and environmental system development; Design and evaluation of sustainable and environmental conscious system Engineering; Civil engineering; Civil and environmental engineering Environmental science; Environmental analyses and evaluation; Environmental impact assessment |
| Research Keywords | Waste management; Circular Economy; Global South; Life Cycle Analysis; Sustainable supply chains; Sustainable campus |
| Comments | A member of the Center for Global Partnership (CGP) at the IDEC Institute and the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO). My research focuses on sustainable and circular solid waste management systems and global supply chains, primarily from a Global South perspective. As CSO, I support the university's overall sustainability efforts through research-driven activities. |
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| Past media appearances | |
| Topic |
City Planning Issues on Cities Situations Surrounding Developing Countries |
| SDGs |
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