Maricruz Solera is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Twente, specializing in the deployment of human-centric technology for the digital transformation of the railway sector. She contributes to Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (ERJU) Flagship Project 2 – R2DATO, focusing on participatory migration frameworks for autonomous train operations.
She is in the final stages of her PhD in Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning at Wageningen University, where she led the development of Plant Pixel—a modular green façade system designed for circularity, low embodied carbon, and cost-effectiveness. The project's success led to international recognition, including nominations for the Earthshot Prize and the Green Product Award. With over eight years of international experience in sustainable architecture, stakeholder engagement, and EU innovation projects, she is committed to translating research into practical, real-world impact.
Expertise
Engineering
- Embodied Carbon
- Ambient Air Temperature
- Holding Capacity
- Life Cost
Organisations
Human-centric technology deployment (R2DATO project) - Developing migration frameworks for digital autonomous train operations (WP33)
Publications
2024
2023
Research profiles
Rail Joint Undertaking (ERJU) Flagship Project 2 – R2DATO - Developing migration frameworks for digital autonomous train operations (WP33) and guidelines for business cases (WP32). Home - Europe's Rail
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