Today, we proudly honor Dr. Jaco Quist, a founding board member and former President of the ERSCP Society, whose visionary leadership from 2017 to 2024 has profoundly shaped the trajectory of sustainable consumption and production research in Europe and beyond.
A transdisciplinary scholar at Delft University of Technology, Dr. Quist has built an impressive career advancing sustainable innovation, backcasting, and transition strategies for a circular economy, renewable energy systems, and sustainable futures.
His research spans:
♻️ Circular innovation ecosystems
🏭 Circular business parks & industrial symbiosis
⚡ Energy transitions (including in Indonesia)
🔋 Critical materials for clean energy
🧪 Circular plastics and social innovation
With a strong academic voice, international project experience, and a deep commitment to systems change, Dr. Quist has been an inspiring bridge between science, policy, and practice. He has also helped shape future generations through teaching on transitions, sustainable entrepreneurship, and technology policy.
🏆 One of his proudest milestones?
Co-organizing the 14th ERSCP Conference in Delft (2010), being a founding board member in 2013, and guiding the ERSCP as its President during a crucial phase of growth and evolution.
What drives him? A passion for visions and scenarios that lead to real-world sustainable futures—and a strong belief in the interdisciplinary spirit of ERSCP that connects early-career researchers, industry experts, and academics in meaningful dialogue.
Thank you, Dr. Quist, for your dedication, insight, and lasting legacy. We’re thrilled to walk the path you helped pave—next stop: ERSCP 2025 in Prague! 🇨🇿