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Overview
Nicolás is a PhD researcher in Tyndall Centre for Climate Change research, at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on the evaluation of circular economy policies through a life cycle thinking approach to promote a just transition towards sustainability in developing countries.
Biography
Nicolás holds a MSc in Sustainable Development with a major in Energy and Materials from Utrecht University - The Netherlands. In his master’s thesis, he elaborated a set of scenarios based on circular economy policies and initiatives in Santiago de Chile to evaluate their quantitative effects on the indicators of the Sustainable Development Goals. He has a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Católica - Chile. In his undergraduate dissertation he developed a method to design and optimize the operation of a recycling system in the context of a university campus.
Previous to his PhD, Nicolás worked in the private and public sector as waste management engineer and sustainability consultant. He has performed as an associated lecturer in sustainability in several Chilean universities.
Research interests
Circular economy, Life cycle assessment, Just transition, Sustainability evaluation
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master in Science, Sustainability assessment of the Circular Economy initiatives in the waste management sector of Santiago, Utrecht University
1 Aug 2017 → 31 Aug 2019
Award Date: 31 Aug 2019
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Expansion of the methodology to solid waste collection urbans of Zafra-Mejía for the design of recycling systems in the context of a university campus, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (Catholic University of Chile)
5 Mar 2008 → 25 Sept 2014
Award Date: 25 Sept 2014
Areas of expertise
- Q Science (General)
- Circular Economy
- Waste Management
- Sustainability
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Environmental assessment of formal and informal waste treatment of liquid crystal display (LCD) monitors
Labra Cataldo, N. E., Gallego Schmid, A., Muñoz, E. & McLachlan, C., 25 Jan 2025, In: Science of the Total Environment. 962, 178273.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Waste Management in Nepal: Characterization and Challenges to Promote a Circular Economy
Labra Cataldo, N. E., Oyinlola, M., Sigdel, S., Nguyen, D. & Gallego Schmid, A., 25 Jul 2023, In: Circular Economy and Sustainability.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing sustainability and circularity in the integration of informal recyclers in e-waste management. The case of Santiago de Chile
Labra Cataldo, N. E., Carly, M. & Gallego Schmid, A., 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Integrating the informal recycling sector into the discarded LCD/LED screens management in Santiago de Chile
Labra Cataldo, N. E., 17 Sept 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Activities
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2022 E-WASTE ACADEMY – SCIENTIST EDITION (EWAS)
Labra Cataldo, N. E. (Chair)
27 Aug 2022 → 4 Sept 2022Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Participating in a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research
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Thinking Chilean Futures
Espinoza, F. (Chair), Yáñez Garrido, V. (Chair), Iturriaga Seguel, C. (Chair), Yanez Lagos, L. (Chair), Torres Ulloa, D. (Chair) & Labra Cataldo, N. E. (Chair)
4 Mar 2022Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research