Hande Eryilmaz, is a senior researcher with specialization in industrial engineering, focusing on supply chain management, project management and quality management. She has completed her PhD in science and technology policy studies at METU with a specific emphasis on social innovation practices. She has both academic and sector experience and currently has project leadership roles in EU-funded projects such as SolarHub and Solarize. Eryilmaz is also currently involved in the CST4ALL project, which is contributing to advancing the hybridation of CST with other solar energy technologies. Her research interests include innovation management, systems thinking, energy policy and governance and sustainability issues. She actively promotes gender equality in the energy sector.