Dr- Eng, with more than 25 years of experience in solar shading. Originally specialised in the development, performance, characterisation and certification of technical fabrics for solar shading devices, very focused on the sustainability aspects of products and processes.

Maria uses now her fundamentals as a researcher and university professor to the industrial and building sector. She is Chair of Training at ES-SO and enjoys sharing her knowledge with different companies, and professionals of building and interior design.

She also contributes to different technical committees in the European Solar Shading Organisation and in the European Standardisation Committee (CEN).