OUR TEAM

Meet the Digital for Planet team! Passionate minds dedicated to preserving our planet, one digital solution at a time.
Together, we’re driving sustainability forward.

Executive Committee
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Monique Calisti
President and Founder 
Giovanni Rimassa
Giovanni Rimassa
Vice President
Kedar Patil
Kedar Patil
Treasurer
Cristina Pereira
Cristina Pereira
Director
Media
Valentin Popescu
Valentin Popescu
Head of Media
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Anita Gojanovic
Community Building and Communication Expert
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Christos Tselebis
Senior Visual & Web Designer
erica
Erica Cascone
Communication and Dissemination Specialist
flavia
Flavia Maragno
Sustainability and Communication Specialist
Jerusa Carneiro
Jerusa Carneiro
Graphic Designer
Matilde Volotini
Matilde Voltolini
Visual & Web Designer
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Olivia Ciubotariu
Communication and Dissemination Specialist
Consulting
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Lamprini Kolovou
Head of Consulting
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Anna Aseeva
Policy and Sustainability Expert
Eleonora Crenna D4P
Eleonora Crenna
Senior Digital Sustainability Expert
Maria Chiara D4P
Maria Chiara Campodonico
Senior Project Manager
Siro Dell’Ambrogio
Siro Dell’Ambrogio
Project Manager
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Valentina Margaria
Senior Project Manager
Lab
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Massimo Neri
Head of Lab
Full Stack Developer
Andrea Falconi
Full Stack Developer
Dimitrios Christodoulou
Dimitrios Christodoulou
Software Engineer
Gabriele Cerfoglio
Gabriele Cerfoglio
Software Developer
Konstantin Skaburskas
Konstantin Skaburskas
Senior Software Engineer and Consultant
Rafael Rodriguez
Rafael Rodrigues
Technical Project Manager

OUR STORY

OUR STORY

2020

FOUNDATION

December 2020 1st D4P White Paper published

The “Re-think your Digital Habits” White Paper is a practical guide to the environmental impact of our everyday digital actions, with simple tips and tricks to “green” our digital habits.

Monique Calisti Giovanni Rimassa

March 2021

Working Groups established

June 2021

1st EU Green Week partner event organised

September 2021 D4P President named Swiss Digital Shaper 2021

Dr Monique Calisti is one of the TOP 100 most important Digital Shapers of Switzerland 2021 in the category “The Nature Techies”. For the sixth time, the three Swiss main media outlets and the cross-industry initiative have selected the 100 most important people in Switzerland who are driving digitalisation in the country.

April 2022

D4P joins the Living-in.eu movement

Digital for Planet officially joins the Living-in.eu movement pursuing a ‘European Way’ of scaling digital solutions for turning EU cities and communities into smart and sustainable places.

September - November 2022

Partnerships with FIWARE and BDVA announced

D4P joins forces with the FIWARE Foundation and the BDVA Association to accelerate the adoption of green digital technologies in the areas of smart cities and communities, and data and artificial intelligence.

October 2022

D4P Horizon Europe project launched

20 October 2022 marked the launch of SPIRIT, the Horizon Europe-funded project that aims to put real-time immersive telepresence into practice to increase Europe’s innovation capacity to achieve Europe’s climate neutral goals.

January 2023

6G-NTN SNS project launched

D4P is part of the project consortium of 6G-NTN, one of the first winners of European SNS funding. The project brings together for the first time researchers, mobile and satellite innovators with the goal of addressing the sustainability and user needs of future telecommunication networks.

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About Monique

President and Founder 

  • Founder and President of Digital for Planet and CEO of Martel Innovate, Dr. Calisti is an ICT expert with 20+ years of experience driving sustainable digital innovation.
  • As President of Digital for Planet, I lead our strategic growth and impact, positioning the organisation as a key driver of sustainable digital transformation within the global innovation ecosystem.

At Digital for Planet, my work is about turning vision into action. I am driven by the mission to bridge the gap between digital innovation and environmental sustainability, ensuring we build a prosperous future for all.

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About Giovanni

Vice President

  • In my 20+ years of professional life, I grew from SW Engineering/AI core into Product Management, Strategy, and a worldview inspired by ecology and complexity science.
  • As Vice-President, I am engaged both in the public arena and within our teams: versatility is the name of the game in my position. I try to honestly blend our core values with pragmatic action.

Sustainability is a complex issue; I embrace regeneration and entanglement, but the doughnut constraints have an order: Ecology, Society, Economy.

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About Kedar

Treasurer

  • Chartered and Cost Accountant with over 23 years of experience and expertise in international Financial management spread across different industries.
  • I am the Treasurer managing the finances and admin tasks of the association.

I enjoy working with people at D4P who are engaged in innovation and sustainability to make a positive impact on the future.

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About Cristina

Director

  • 20+ years enjoying a career in science, technology, and non-profit management.
  • As the D4P Director I contribute to the organization management, strategic direction and further development.

At D4P we are a group of outstanding, committed professionals, exceptional individuals with diverse backgrounds, working to make the world a better place. Having the privilege to help steering this collective effort is a dream come true!

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Portfolio / Key Achievements 

  • Built a European nonprofit organization from scratch to a thriving community of thousands of academic, researchers, and higher education and research leaders.
  • Author of thirteen peer-reviewed scientific papers in Natural Sciences and Computing, and of several white papers and technical reports (ResearchGate).
  • Successfully managed two ERC Synergy projects led by some of the most renowned scientists in Quantum Physics and Structural Biology (~20 million EUR).

About Valentin

Head of Media

  • I’m a journalist by training, with a strong background in media, and almost 10 years of experience working on communication for EU projects and digital innovation.
  • At Digital for Planet, I’m Head of Media, helping communicate innovation in a clear and human way, and making sure our work connects digital solutions with real impact.

What I love about D4P is working with people who genuinely want digital innovation to do good, for society and the planet.

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About Anita

Community Building and Communication Expert

  • Experience in strategic communication, social media management, marketing, and organisational change management.
  • At D4P, I support the projects’ impact creation efforts, driving awareness and fostering engagement among the public.

D4P’s work in advancing sustainable digital solutions resonates with my belief that technology can and should be a force for positive change.

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About Christos

Senior Visual & Web Designer

  • UI/UX Designer and Web Manager with over 15 years of experience creating effective digital solutions.
  • At D4P, as a Web and Visual Designer, I strive to effectively communicate the scope and meaning of our projects from a design perspective.

At D4P, I am part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming bold ideas into impactful digital innovations at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Communicating these concepts through design is a rewarding challenge!

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About Erica

Communication and Dissemination Specialist

  • Over a decade of experience in international communications, event management, digital marketing, and cross-cultural projects.
  • At D4P, I support communication strategies and impact creation across multiple projects.

At D4P, I found a space where purpose and passion meet, working for impact, inclusion, and sustainability.

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About Flavia

Sustainability and Communication Specialist

  • Experienced at the intersection of sustainability, tech, communication, and storytelling.
  • At D4P, I work as a Sustainability & Communication Specialist, shaping stories that drive impact.

At D4P, I’m motivated by working at the intersection of sustainability and technology, turning complex topics into clear, actionable messages.

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About Jerusa

Graphic Designer

  • I have a multidisciplinary background in fine arts, graphic design, and digital media.
  • At D4P, I bridge artistic sensibility with digital impact — crafting visuals, shaping narratives, and transforming complex ideas into compelling visual stories.

Working at D4P allows me merging my passion for creation with my commitment to sustainability. Here, I’m not just creating visuals — I’m contributing to meaningful change. It’s deeply motivating to be part of a team that focuses on creating real-world impact through thoughtful and purposeful design.

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About Matilde

Visual & Web Designer

  • I’ve spent several years crafting visual languages, working across fashion and sustainability-driven projects, merging aesthetics with meaningful impact.
  • At D4P, I craft visual languages that amplify project outcomes and communicate their impact.

At D4P, I love working with people from diverse backgrounds, where different perspectives come together to generate new ideas. Together, we turn those ideas into meaningful projects and tangible impact. Being part of this synergy keeps me inspired every day.

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About Olivia

Communication and Dissemination Specialist

  • 20+ years of experience in all Communications areas, spanning three key sectors: FMCG, Healthcare and Cybersecurity.
  • At D4P, I oversee Communication on several Cybersecurity/Cloud-Edge-IoT related projects.

Working at D4P gives me a global lens on the latest digital technologies, allowing me to understand and contribute to their transformative power for a more sustainable future.

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About Lamprini

Head of Consulting

  • PhD in Health Informatics with 18+ years leading EU research projects. Currently Head of Consulting, managing diverse R&D portfolios.
  • I lead the consulting team, providing strategic guidance and navigating complex EU funding frameworks to maximize the efficiency and sustainable impact of our research.

At D4P, I am driven by the challenge of transforming complex research into sustainable innovation that fosters cross-border collaboration and societal impact.

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About Anna

Policy and Sustainability Expert

  • 20+ years of impact through legal advice, the UN, academia, startups, and now non-profit.
  • At D4P, I am a Policy and Sustainability Expert. From policy intelligence & analysis to climate governance to green tech, digital justice, and R&I projects, I drive systemic change toward a sustainable future.

Digital sustainability—across economic, social, and environmental dimensions—is both a shared responsibility and my most exciting vocational challenge to date, here at D4P.

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Portfolio / Key Achievements 

  • Author of 2 scientific books and 30+ peer-reviewed papers. Full list is available here.
  • ORCID
  • SCOPUS Author ID: 57070421300

About Eleonora

Senior Digital Sustainability Expert

  • Experienced in LCA, eco-designand circular economy across research and industry, turning data into actionable sustainability strategies for products and operations.
  • At D4P, I support the management of EU-funded projects, focusing on sustainable digital transformation by integrating climate science and technological advancements to drive measurable, global change.

Sustainability shapes my personal and professional journey. At D4P, I value the opportunity to blend it with tech innovation to create real impact alongside a passionate team.

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Portfolio / Key Achievements 

About Maria

Senior Project Manager

  • Project manager for EC and commercial projects, with experience in project management, cascade funding, dissemination, and proposal development across international consortia.
  • Project Management and proposal writing across consulting, media and lab activities, drive the open call mechanism, support EC programmes, and represent D4P in international ecosystem.

I’m motivated by turning innovative ideas into impactful projects and collaborating with diverse international teams at D4P.

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About Siro

Project Manager

  • Experience in EU-funded research and innovation projects (Horizon Europe) on sustainability, circular economy and digitalisation, combining project management and LCA.
  • At D4P, I work as Project Manager, contributing to proposal preparation and project implementation, while engaging in sustainability, impact assessment, and community building activities.

What I value at D4P is working with people from different backgrounds, treating sustainability seriously beyond trends and fostering healthy communities.

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About Valentina

Senior Project Manager

  • Experienced in Biotechnology, Circular Economy and Social-open science.
  • At D4P, I work across the full project life cycle aiming to integrate digital solutions with sustainability goals.

What I value most at D4P is the purpose-driven mission and the inspiring, collaborative team that makes every project both impactful and rewarding.

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Portfolio / Key Achievements 

  • Worked across academia, research institutes, and start-ups in MedTech, Microbial Fuel Cells, Microbial Factories for Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCU), environmental sustainability and water quality.
  • Author of 20+ peer-reviewed papers. Full list is available here.
  • Took part in 15+ EU projects as Principal Investigator or Project Manager.

About Massimo

Head of Lab

  • PhD Telecom Eng, MBA. 20+ yrs leading cloud, IoT, mobile projects for enterprises. Coordinated EC/ESA initiatives. CTO Martel Innovate since 2023.
  • At D4P, I lead the technical strategy for sustainable digital innovation, oversee R&D in next-gen networks, green ICT, and ethical tech for environmental regeneration.

At D4P, I'm motivated by designing and developing responsible and efficient AI, communication networks, and computing solutions that drive positive impact.

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About Andrea

Full Stack Developer

  • 30+ years in industry and academia designing large-scale software systems; software architect, programmer, technical lead, and experienced grant writer.
  • At Digital for Planet, I lead software development and related R&D, translating sustainability ambitions into robust, scalable digital solutions.

Inspired by nature, I’m grateful to work at Digital for Planet, helping turn responsible digital innovation into real sustainability impact.

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About Dimitrios

Software Engineer

  • Experienced in computer vision, robotics, data science, and software engineering—across big tech and startups.
  • At D4P, I drive digital innovation through state-of-the-art AI and advanced technologies for green transformation.

At D4P, I’m passionate about turning bold ideas into real digital innovations, blending vision and action to create meaningful impact every day.

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About Gabriele

Software Developer

  • I have a Master’s degree in Science of Informatics from USI (Univeristà della Svizzera Italiana) and experience in Software Development.
  • At D4P, I work as a Software Developer with a strong focus on full-stack development, cloud-edge infrastructure, and security. I also support research and development initiatives.

At D4P, I enjoy working at the cutting edge of technology and research and participating in the development of new software solutions that improve the quality of our work and lives.

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About Konstantin

Software Engineer

  • Over 20 years of experience in software engineering, cloud-edge orchestration, team and tech leadership, and product ownership.
  • At D4P, I contribute to the O-CEI project as Task Leader for Cloud-Edge-IoT orchestration and innovation, driving sustainable digital infrastructure.

I love how D4P unites innovation with purpose. Creating digital ecosystems that serve people and the planet reflects what I value most.

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About Rafael

Technical Project Manager

  • So far worked across the energy and health digital R&D sectors, driving innovation through EU-funded projects.
  • At D4P, I lead the technical management of EU projects on digital and green transformation.

Proud to contribute to the D4P mission, where digital innovation meets sustainability impact.

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