Ph.D. student and research assistant at the Faculty of Agri-Food and Environmental Economics within the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Elena-Mădălina Deaconu explores the complexities of agri-food and environmental economics through data-driven research, policy analysis, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Her work focuses on advancing sustainable agricultural practices, trade balance dynamics, and economic decarbonization models, contributing to a deeper understanding of the sector’s evolving challenges. With a strong foundation in both theory and applied research, she integrates academic insights with practical expertise in policy evaluation, project management, and quantitative analysis. Her main research interests include agricultural and environmental policies, economic decarbonization strategies, and social entrepreneurship, aiming to drive sustainable and resilient economic transformations.