Glenda Teran Cuadrado is a Ph.D. candidate in Chemical Engineering at KAUST, specializing in life cycle analysis of building materials under the guidance of Professor Sami Al-Ghamdi. With a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering, she focuses on quantifying emissions from Saudi Arabia’s construction sector and developing local databases to support accurate assessments. Her research also explores methods to reduce carbon emissions in the cement industry. Glenda is passionate about bridging the gap between academia, industry, and policy-making to ensure sustainable practices are environmentally, technically, and economically sound across various sectors.