About

Eli

Researcher, architect and urban planner. Specialist in environmental studies and disability inclusive projects. Professional experience in the elaboration of indicators and methodologies on the social impact of urban environment and infrastructure projects in the transport sector.

International consultant in accessibility and universal design, with emphasis on the study, design and planning of urban environments and infrastructures. 18 years of professional practice in Spain, Portugal and Latin America, dedicated to the study, development and promotion of environments adapted to the human scale. Most relevant projects involved different public administrations as well as international development agencies such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank.

Ending PhD on the impact of the environment over health and life quality at the Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Barcelona, expected to be concluded in 2026.

Collaborates with World Bank and Acceplan Accesibilidad S.L.

Language skills: English – Spanish – Portuguese

Experience by region:

  • Spain                  2003 – 2025
  • Brazil                 1999 – 2003; 2010; 2020-2025
  • Panamá             2010; 2023 – 2025
  • Peru                    2009; 2014 – 2017; 2019 – 2025
  • Guatemala      2023 – 2025
  • Indonesia         2020 – 2022
  • Uzbekistan     2020 – 2021
  • Vietnam            2019 – 2021
  • Turkey               2019
  • Bangladesh      2017
  • Portugal             2013 – 2017
  • Argentina          2007