Project Team#
The GREEN FINANCE project brings together experts in finance, sustainability, education, and project management from 11 universities across Europe and Southeast Asia.
Project Coordination#
Coordinator Contact#
Diana Marieta MIHAIU, PhD Associate Professor, Head of Finance and Accounting Department Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania
Email: diana.mihaiu@ulbsibiu.ro Expertise: ESG investing, sustainable finance, financial accounting
Partner Teams#
ULBS - Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu (Romania)#
Project Coordinator
| Name | Role | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Raluca SAVA | Project Manager | Academic management, project coordination |
| Diana Marieta MIHAIU | Expert | ESG investing, sustainable finance |
| Alin OPREANA | Expert | Sustainable finance, digital transformation, quantitative methods |
| Liliana BUNESCU | Expert | Public finance, taxation, environmental spending |
OU - University of Opole (Poland)#
| Name | Role | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Marta MACIEJASZ | Senior Expert, Coordinator | Personal finance, behavioral economics |
| Bartosz FORTUNSKI | Senior Expert | Sustainable development, EMS, EU energy policy |
| Robert POSKART | Senior Expert | Financial markets, cryptocurrency, money theory |
UTWENTE - University of Twente (Netherlands)#
WP3 Lead
| Name | Role | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Joerg OSTERRIEDER | Project Manager | Sustainable finance, AI in finance, fintech |
| Ioana COITA | Senior Expert | Taxation, behavioral finance, AI in fraud prediction |
UNISI - University of Siena (Italy)#
| Name | Role | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Maurizio POMPELLA | Teaching Staff | Financial intermediaries, banking, insurance, ESG |
| Tiziana GATTI | Project Manager | European project management, international education |
IHF - Institut de Haute Formation (Belgium)#
WP5 Co-Lead
| Name | Role | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald WEERDMEESTER | Manager/Expert | EU project development, 30+ years experience |
| Lorenzo COSTANTINO | Project Manager | International development, SME growth, ESG, fintech |
BUH - Banking University Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)#
| Name | Role | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Nguyen Duc TRUNG | Project Manager (Acting Rector) | Banking and finance, economics research |
| Hoang Thi Thanh HANG | Senior Expert | Financial regulation, microfinance, governance |
| Luong Thi Thu THUY | Senior Expert | Financial services marketing, capital flow |
BAV - Banking Academy of Vietnam#
| Name | Role | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Toan Huu BUI | Project Manager | Economic law, banking activities, financial markets |
| Dung Viet TRAN | Senior Expert | Finance, economics, corporate finance |
| Hung Manh PHAM | Senior Expert | Macroeconomic policy, financial institutions, fintech |
PU - Payap University (Thailand)#
WP5 Lead
| Name | Role | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Michael MEALLEM | Manager/Researcher | Social enterprise, sustainable development, business ethics |
| Waruth KAOSOL | Manager/Researcher | Financial sector, assets management |
| Vanlapa WONGCHAN | Teaching Staff | Finance and banking, financial management |
WU - Walailak University (Thailand)#
| Name | Role | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Jintanee RU-ZHUE | Project Manager | Innovation management, ESG management, economics |
| Neeranat KAEWPRASERT RAKANGTHONG | Senior Expert (Dean) | Economic sustainability, managerial economics |
| Chawapong NUISUK | Senior Expert | Economic modeling, project analysis |
WVSU - West Visayas State University (Philippines)#
| Name | Role | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Joselito F. VILLARUZ | Project Manager (University President) | Educational management, academic leadership |
| Maria Corazon M. SAMORIN | Senior Expert (Dean) | Business management, cooperatives, sustainable development |
| Jasmin L. VARGAS | Financial Manager | Financial planning, risk management, compliance |
ADMU - Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines)#
WP4 Lead
| Name | Role | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| David Edward JIMENEZ | Project Manager | Operations management, education |
| Raquel OLPOC | Project Coordinator | Leadership, sustainability management |
| Aldo Zelig TONG | Expert/Teacher | Finance and accounting |
Governance Structure#
Steering Committee#
One senior staff member from each partner organization (11 total), responsible for:
- Strategic decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- KPI monitoring
- External issue management
Work Package Leaders#
| WP | Title | Lead Organization | Lead Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| WP1 | Management | ULBS | Raluca SAVA |
| WP2 | Preparation | ULBS | Diana MIHAIU |
| WP3 | Development | UTWENTE | Joerg OSTERRIEDER |
| WP4 | Delivery | ADMU | David JIMENEZ |
| WP5 | Dissemination | PU | Michael MEALLEM |
Quality Assurance Committee#
One representative per partner, responsible for:
- Monitoring implementation quality
- Reviewing deliverables and training materials
- Conducting partner satisfaction assessments
External Evaluator#
An independent external evaluator will be appointed through competitive selection to provide objective assessment of:
- Project effectiveness
- Implementation progress
- Stakeholder engagement
- Outcome sustainability
Evaluations: Mid-term (M18) and Final (M36)
Contact Information#
General Inquiries#
For general project information, please contact the coordinator:
Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu Faculty of Economic Sciences BD VICTORIEI 10 SIBIU 550024, Romania Email: rectorat@ulbsibiu.ro
Partner Contact Emails#
| Partner | Contact Person | |
|---|---|---|
| ULBS (Coordinator) | Diana MIHAIU | diana.mihaiu@ulbsibiu.ro |
| UTWENTE | Joerg OSTERRIEDER | j.r.osterrieder@utwente.nl |
| UNISI | Maurizio POMPELLA | maurizio.pompella@unisi.it |
| IHF | Lorenzo COSTANTINO | info@ihfeurope.eu |
| BUH | Nguyen Duc TRUNG | via hub.edu.vn |
| BAV | Toan Huu BUI | truyenthong@hvnh.edu.vn |
| PU | Michael MEALLEM | ia@payap.ac.th |
| WVSU | Joselito F. VILLARUZ | president@wvsu.edu.ph |
Work Package Contacts#
| Topic | Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Management | Raluca SAVA | ULBS | rectorat@ulbsibiu.ro |
| Curriculum Development | Joerg OSTERRIEDER | UTWENTE | j.r.osterrieder@utwente.nl |
| Programme Delivery | David JIMENEZ | ADMU | via ateneo.edu |
| Dissemination | Michael MEALLEM | PU | ia@payap.ac.th |
Country Contacts#
| Country | University | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | BUH | Nguyen Duc TRUNG | via hub.edu.vn |
| Vietnam | BAV | Toan Huu BUI | truyenthong@hvnh.edu.vn |
| Thailand | PU | Michael MEALLEM | ia@payap.ac.th |
| Thailand | WU | Jintanee RU-ZHUE | via wu.ac.th |
| Philippines | WVSU | Joselito F. VILLARUZ | president@wvsu.edu.ph |
| Philippines | ADMU | David JIMENEZ | via ateneo.edu |
Join Our Network#
Interested in collaborating with the GREEN FINANCE project? We welcome:
- Academic institutions interested in green finance education
- Financial institutions offering internship opportunities
- Policy makers engaged in sustainable finance regulation
- Researchers working on green finance topics
Contact any of our partner institutions to explore collaboration opportunities.
(c) Joerg Osterrieder 2025