Dr. Lis Suarez Visbal

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lis Suarez Visbal is a researcher specializing in Circular Economy and its social impacts, with over 17 years of experience in sustainable economic development and circular economy research. She has demonstrated the ability to engage stakeholders effectively, manage complex projects, and foster collective action for sustainable outcomes. Her field expertise lies in the textile and apparel value chain, and she has collaborated with various countries including The Netherlands, Spain, Bolivia, India, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Mali, and Thailand to connect producers, consumers, and governments in creating sustainable industry practices. Lis has co-authored book chapters on social impact and the Circular Economy and has published several peer-reviewed articles and white papers. She defended her PhD thesis on Circular Economy's social impacts, providing evidence to policymakers on the necessity of reducing asymmetries in social and environmental effects within the apparel sector. Currently, she is a fellow researcher in the ACT! project, aiming to accelerate the transition to a circular society in the Netherlands. Furthermore, she has been involved in various initiatives including educational programs and research projects focused on sustainable fashion in Canada.

Research Interests

Experience

Researcher

2018-01-01 — Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Conducting research on the social impacts of circular economy and facilitating sustainable development initiatives.

Awards

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Ashoka Globalizer

2017-01-01
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Mention of Honor

2014-01-01
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12 Women Committed to Environment

2013-01-01
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Ashoka Fellow

2011-01-01
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Commitment to Sustainability

2009-01-01

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology