Welcome to this episode of Half Time Scholars, where we delve into the world of circular economy and digitalisation with PhD candidate Agnes Toth-Peter. Joining us from the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia, Agnes is a recipient of the QUT Postgraduate Research Award scholarship and is a part of the QUT ACE Centre and the QUT Centre for a Waste-Free World.

In this episode, Agnes shares her expertise on the link between digitalisation and circular economy, highlighting potential solutions for sustainable development through new business models. Specifically, she discusses the benefits and opportunities of Industry 4.0 tools and how digital technologies can support the implementation of circular economy principles, enabling a shift towards more sustainable production and consumption patterns.

With a background in systems thinking and system dynamics, Agnes believes that the solution to any complex problem starts with a shift in our mindset and mental models. Prior to her Ph.D. studies, Agnes completed her undergraduate studies in London, Paris, and Valencia, and a Master of Business at the University of Queensland, where she received the Dean's Honour Roll Award for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Social Impact & Sustainability.

Tune in to gain insights from Agnes Toth-Peter on how circular economy and digitalisation can contribute to sustainable development and the shift towards more sustainable production and consumption patterns.