Chemical Engineer (2006) by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU. She obtained PhD degree in Material science and technology in 2014. She is Associate Professor at the Department of Graphic Design and Engineering Projects of the School of Engineering in Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) since 2015. Maider is specialised in bioplastic technology and her research is dedicated to the design of new biobased and lightweight materials for engineering applications. She lectures Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methods in Master's Degree 'Circular Economy: Business Application' and ‘European Master in Project Management’ of the University of the Basque Country. LCA methodologies are also included in her research work pursuing a reduction of environmental impacts.

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