Boriana Rukanova is a seasoned project coordinator and R&D expert, currently leading the DATAPIPE project at Delft University of Technology, focusing on digital trade infrastructures for circular economy monitoring since August 2018. Rukanova has previously managed significant projects such as the CORE project at Maersk Line Netherlands B.V. and the CORE EU Project at TU Delft, enhancing supply chain visibility and fostering trade through innovative information infrastructures. With a robust academic background, including a PhD from the University of Twente, Rukanova has contributed to several EU projects, exploring areas of digital product passports and international business through positions at renowned institutions like HAN University of Applied Sciences and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.