Expertise
Meet the team
The MURUNAMED project brings together a multidisciplinary team from across the Mediterranean, with expertise in transport, climate change adaptation, and regional cooperation. Drawing on academic, institutional, research, and policy backgrounds, the team combines research, practice, and decision-making perspectives to address the region’s transport and climate challenges.
Prof. Dr. Sergi Saurí
CENIT, an innovation unit of CIMNE / Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC)
Role: Team Leader
Director of CENIT and Associate Professor at UPC, specialising in transport economics, logistics, and mobility policy. Extensive experience leading international research and advisory projects for governments, multilateral organisations, and the European Commission.
Prof. Dr. Salpie Djoundourian
MedCCC
Role: Scientific Committee
Associate Professor of Economics at the Lebanese American University and Coordinator at MedECC, specialising in environmental and natural resource economics. Her work focuses on climate policy, sustainability, and evidence-based public policy, combining academic research with advisory work for international organisations and public institutions.
Enric Pons
CETMO
Role: Internal Project Coordinator; Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator
Programme Manager at CETMO and coordinator of the GTMO 5+5 initiative. Specialises in stakeholder coordination, regional transport policy, and facilitating collaboration between governments and international organisations.
Dr. Xavier Espínet
Senior Transport Consultant
Role: Technical Team Coordinator / Advisor
Senior Transport Consultant at the World Bank, expert in climate-resilient transport systems. Leads global technical assistance projects and contributes to major policy reports on infrastructure resilience and climate adaptation.
Dr. Jane Kirsch
CENIT, an innovation unit of CIMNE,
Role: Communication Coordinator
Communications Specialist at CENIT with a background in publishing, research, and higher education. Focuses on translating complex research into accessible content and integrating communication and gender considerations into projects.
Dr. Genís Majoral
CENIT, an innovation unit of CIMNE
Role: Lead Researcher
Researcher at CENIT and specialist in transport economics and policy. Experience in strategic transport planning, economic modelling, and international projects on sustainable mobility and logistics.
Dimitrios Karamanis
CENIT, an innovation unit of CIMNE
Role: Researcher
Researcher at CENIT–CIMNE specialising in transport systems, sustainable mobility, and infrastructure innovation. Contributes to international research and technical projects focused on mobility planning, transport policy, and climate-related transport challenges.
Francisco Cabrera
International Union of Railways (UIC)
Role: Technical Expert
Deputy Head of Operations and Safety at UIC, specialist in railway systems, safety, and resilience. Over 15 years’ experience in rail infrastructure and risk assessment, with strong involvement in international railway policy frameworks.
Dr. Jordi Selfa
CETMO
Role: Technical Expert
Senior Analyst at CETMO and expert in transport GIS, data systems, and regional analysis. Leads data management and analysis for Mediterranean transport systems, supporting policy development and international cooperation.
Achref Chibani
Tunisia Focal Point
Role: Stakeholder Engagement / Communication Expert
Journalist and climate change researcher specialising in communication and public engagement. Experienced in climate narratives, stakeholder engagement, and coordinating multi-actor initiatives in Tunisia and the region.
Fajr Wahba
Egypt Focal Point
Role: Stakeholder Engagement / Communication Expert
Technical Coordinator at MEDPorts Association and communication specialist. Experienced in organising international maritime events and supporting regional cooperation across Mediterranean transport stakeholders.
Prof. Dr. Beladjine Boumediene
Algeria Focal Point
Role: Stakeholder Engagement
Academic and expert in sustainable maritime engineering and the blue economy. Leads and advises on major Euro-Mediterranean projects focused on green transport, port sustainability, and regional cooperation.
Cheikhna Ould Gaouad
Mauritania Focal Point
Role: Stakeholder Engagement
Economist and legal expert specialising in maritime and land transport policy in Mauritania. Experienced in transport governance, certification, and stakeholder coordination across transport and regional development initiatives.
Mounia Skalli
Morocco Focal Point
Role: Stakeholder Engagement
Transport and mobility consultant with experience supporting sustainable mobility and infrastructure initiatives in Morocco and internationally. Her work focuses on stakeholder engagement, innovation in mobility systems, and regional cooperation on sustainable transport.