Aaqifa Shaikh

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About Aaqifa Shaikh

I wish to work at the intersection of sustainability, it's assessment, and communications | Passionate About Life Cycle Thinking & Sustainable Food Systems With a strong academic foundation (+3 years) in Food and Environmental Sciences and hands-on experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), I am a passionate, early-career professional dedicated to advancing sustainability in food systems. My journey has taken me from university research labs to European innovation ecosystems- collaborating with experts at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, and EIT Food. I thrive at the intersection of science, systems thinking, and environmental impact (think: venn diagrams- centre, something like that), with a focus on improving the environmental performance of food value chains. Whether it's modeling sustainability scenarios or translating complex data into meaningful insights, I bring curiosity, integrity, and a strong desire to contribute to a more climate-resilient future. Core Competencies: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)| Communications | Sustainability in Food Systems | Circular Economy Environmental Impact Analysis | Sustainable Product Development Cross-Cultural Collaboration | Stakeholder Engagement Tools: SimaPro, OpenLCA, Excel, Canva | English (fluent), German (A2), Hindi/Urdu (native)- Notable Highlights: Conducted a comparative LCA on post-treatment of pea protein isolates & concentrates using primary data and supervisor-licensed tools. Interned at RISE and EIT Food, contributing to both research and strategic communication on food sustainability. Collaborated across Sweden, Italy, and Germany, adapting quickly to diverse work cultures and project needs. Featured on the RISE website for thesis work on sustainability assessment and systems innovation. Mission: Sustainability is both a scientific challenge and a human responsibility. My goal is to support evidence-based decision-making that helps organizations lower their environmental footprint and communicate it an efficient way. Open to sustainability-focused roles across Europe, preferably in Germany. 🤝 Let’s connect if you're passionate about building a better food future!