Innovation Strategies in Environmental Science

Charis M. Galanakis is a multidisciplinary scientist in agricultural sciences as well as food and environmental science, technology, and sustainability, with experience in both industry and academia. He is the research and innovation director of Galanakis Laboratories in Chania, Greece, an adjunct professor of King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the director of Food Waste Recovery Group (SIG5) of ISEKI Food Association in Vienna, Austria. He pioneered the new discipline of food waste recovery and has established the most prominent innovation network in the field. He also serves as a senior consultant for the food industry and expert evaluator for international and regional funded programs and proposals. He is an editorial board member of Food and Bioproducts Processing, Food Research International, and Foods, has edited over 45 books, and has published hundreds of research articles, reviews, monographs, chapters, and conference proceedings.

• 1. Unpacking landscape pressures on urban waste management systems2. Success factors for environmentally sustainable product innovation3. Public driven and public perceptible innovation of environmental sector4. Implementing environmental sustainability engagement into business: sustainability management, innovation and sustainable business models5. Open and eco-innovations in traditional industries6. Achieving environmental sustainability with ecodesign practices and tools for new product development7. Green and low carbon technology innovations8. Sustainable and innovative practices of SMEs in the water and waste management sector9. Innovative and sustainable membrane technologies