Dr. Merzak, Founding Chairman of the "Territorium Institute" in Ottawa-Ontario, is a visionary leader and strategic architect in innovation, technology transfer, and research for development (R4D). Transitioning from a research scientist, Dr. Merzak is dedicated to championing the co-creation of territorial socio-technical innovation systems, empowering individuals and communities to drive sustainable change and meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement's Net-Zero targets.
His approach, deeply rooted in pragmatism and foresight, has led him to pioneer online platforms that promote social learning and the co-creation of sustainable roadmaps using community scenario planning. Among his flagship creations are sustainopia.world itself, dedicated to equipping individuals and fostering community collaboration for tangible sustainable action; geoscenarios.world, a platform for demystifying global events and exploring future scenarios; and gotit.network (Global Open Territorial Innovation & Technology), which mobilizes global collective intelligence for the achievement of the SDGs in Local Authorities. Dr. Merzak fervently believes in harnessing collective intelligence, tacit knowledge, and systems thinking to co-design brighter futures on various scales, from local communities to nations, with a strong conviction that individual choices and collective endeavors anchor lasting change towards sustainability.
His broader achievements underscore this commitment to individual and community-driven sustainability: catalyzing international partnerships, founding the International e-Gov Forum in Dubai and the International Forum of Local Governments in Morocco, and promoting digital and sustainable projects globally. With managerial experience in a French biotech firm and advisory roles in biotechnology, Dr. Merzak has also orchestrated global B2B events in diverse sectors. Academically, he has served prestigious institutions like Paris-Saclay University and King's College London. A recipient of numerous accolades, Dr. Merzak has contributed extensively to scientific literature and holds a Ph.D. in molecular and cellular biology of cancer from Paris-Diderot University, alongside other significant academic credentials.
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