Nina Melander is a researcher and advisor at the RISE Substitution Centre, specialising in substitution of hazardous chemicals and the development of Safe‑and‑Sustainable‑by‑Design (SSbD). She supports companies, authorities, and research environments in integrating chemical safety and sustainability considerations early in innovation processes. Nina works with capacity building, method development, and national as well as international collaboration – including through SSbD, case studies, and partnerships with European actors.
As part of this work, she has also contributed to analyses and dialogues linked to the EU’s exploratory study on a network of substitution and innovation hubs. Her work focuses on making SSbD practically applicable for industry, policy settings, and innovation projects, while strengthening the Substitution Centre as a central hub for chemicals‑smart development.
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