Cheryl Marie Cordeiro, PhD
Senior Scientist
Infrastructure and Civil Engineering | Circular Wastewater Systems
Profile Summary
Dr. Cheryl Marie Cordeiro is a senior scientist at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, specializing in applied research, EU project coordination, and circular economy solutions. She holds a PhD in applied general linguistics from the University of Gothenburg and has over 14 years of experience as a Principal Investigator and Lead Scientist, with seven years in EU-funded projects, including roles as Lead Coordinator and Project Secretary.
At RISE, she leads EU Horizon and Interreg projects focused on circular economy, nutrient recycling, and sustainable agriculture. In the past two years, she has secured €21 million in funding for large-scale EU projects in Mission Soil and Baltic Sea Region circular economy initiatives. She is also a recognized expert in interdisciplinary research methodologies, user-centric design, consumer decision-making, and policy-driven sustainability strategies.
Core Competencies
- Water Sustainability & Circular Economy
- EU Project Grant Writing & Coordination
- Wastewater Management & Nutrient Recycling
- Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Advisory
- Research & Innovation Strategy
Current Role
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden (2025 – Present)
Senior Scientist – EU Water Portfolio
Dr. Cordeiro leads EU-funded research on circular water systems, nutrient recycling, and sustainable wastewater management. She is responsible for project conceptualization, consortium building, and policy integration in alignment with EU Green Deal objectives.
Key EU Projects:
- iCOSHELLs (Horizon Mission Soil) – €12M RIA project.
- FERTITEC (Horizon Zero Pollution) – €2M CSA project.
- CiNURGi (Interreg Baltic Sea Region) – €6.5M core project.
Previous Experience
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden (2022 – 2024)
Project Manager, EU & International
Managed large-scale EU projects in circular economy and nutrient recycling. Led interdisciplinary research teams, coordinated policy engagements, and developed funding proposals for climate resilience initiatives.
Nofima, Tromsø, Norway (2018 – 2022)
Scientist
Investigated market access barriers, policy frameworks, and sustainable food systems. Led EU-China collaborations on food safety, aquaculture value chains, and ecosystem services.
ABB Corporate Research & University of Gothenburg (2015 – 2018)
Principal Investigator
Directed an industry-academia research program on user-centric design, sustainability strategies, and market-driven innovation. Led projects on smart infrastructure and sustainable technology adoption.
University of Gothenburg – Centre for International Business Studies (2010 – 2018)
Research Fellow
Developed research methodologies in international business, circular economy, and resource management. Supervised graduate students and contributed to policy-driven projects.
Education
- PhD in General Linguistics, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
- MSc in Information Studies, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
- MA in English Language, National University of Singapore (NUS)
- International Faculty Program, IESE Business School, Barcelona
- Global & Cross-Cultural Organizational Research, Maastricht University
Publications & Research Contributions
Dr. Cordeiro has authored over 70 publications in sustainable resource management, social science methodologies, and EU policy frameworks.
- 9 Book Chapters
- 20 Conference Papers
- 41 Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
- 4 Industry Magazine Articles
Full publication list available at: ORCiD Profile
Languages
- English (Native)
- Swedish (Professional)
- Norwegian (Conversational)
- Mandarin (Conversational)
Professional Networks & Online Presence
Vision for the Future
Dr. Cordeiro is committed to advancing research in circular water systems, sustainable resource management, and nutrient recycling. Her work integrates scientific innovation with policy development to create solutions that align with global climate resilience and circular economy goals.
She continues to engage in international collaborations to drive impactful research and policy recommendations for sustainable water systems and circular economy models in the EU and beyond.