Inguna Strazdina

Inguna Strazdina is a researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) since April 2024, having previously served as Research and Development Manager and Development Manager for Land Based Aquaculture at Cflow from January 2021 to April 2024. Inguna held various positions at VARD, including Manager of Accommodation, Noise and Insulation Department, Technical Manager, and Engineer from February 2013 to January 2021. Experience also includes membership in the European Commission's Coal and Steel Committee and serving as Vice-Dean for International Relations and Lecturer at Riga Technical University. Inguna's early career involved roles as a Vacuum Coating Researcher at SIDRABE Inc., and management of EU Structural Funds Grant Schemes at the Ministry of Welfare's Social Service Board. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Mechanical Engineering and multiple master's degrees in mechanical engineering, environmental science, and planning with a specialization in environmental management from Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte and Aalborg University.