Daniel Abdollahi

–  Developing a methodology for identifying and evaluating secondary data sources for life cycle assessment (LCA) of iron and steel value chains, including regionalisation of emissions data, supporting industrial decarbonisation compliance

Founded and scaled a gamified e-learning platform. Led overall product strategy, defined the value proposition, and managed cross-functional execution using Agile (Scrum) methodology. Responsible for business development, team coordination, and all key decisions across the company's lifecycle. Drove iterative improvements based on user data to continuously enhance engagement and learning outcomes.

Designed and built the platform end-to-end using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js), writing clean, functional code across both front-end and back-end. Managed the full development lifecycle including architecture, feature development, testing, and debugging, iterating based on user data and product needs. The platform was built on the principle that learning outcomes improve when the experience itself is designed around engagement, a conviction that now shapes my research into gamification

Contributed to innovation strategy within a G20 GPFI-affiliated global network, with a focus on connecting innovators with smart finance, promoting technology transfer, and supporting the commercialisation of emerging ventures. Also served as a member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Sub-Committee within WBAF.

Represented WBAF as an international partner for Iran, supporting the forum's mission to facilitate finance access for businesses from start-up to scale-up and contributing to job creation and innovation within the region.

Designed and delivered in-person business and personal development courses using gamification techniques, incorporating game mechanics and interactive elements to improve engagement and learning outcomes.

Founded Synergym as an in-person counterpart to my work at Mentalic, applying the same gamification principles to business and personal development courses delivered face-to-face. The venture reflected a conviction that gamified learning works across formats, not just online.

Intensive modules covering the chemical principles and sustainable technologies along the raw materials value chain, with a focus on sustainable extraction processes and resource chemistry.

Second semester and specialisation in Sustainable Entrepreneurship, covering innovation management, technology-based business models for circularity, and sustainable business development in the raw materials industry. Thesis conducted in collaboration with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, focus

First semester of the joint Erasmus Mundus SINReM programme. Coursework focused on the raw materials value chain, circular economy principles, clean technology, resource recovery technologies, and Life Cycle Assessment. Gained a strong foundation in sustainability challenges across the metals and m