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Dr.-Ing. Marcelo Esteban Muñoz Hidalgo is a researcher and urban modeler specializing in spatial microsimulation and urban metabolism. With a Dipl.-Ing. (FH) in Architecture, a M.Sc. in Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning, and a Ph.D. from HafenCity University Hamburg, he has developed innovative models for urban planning and environmental impact assessment. He served nearly 8 years as a consultant for UNEP, leading projects in circular economy, urban nature, and climate adaptation across the Global South. He co-developed the Circular Jobs Monitor and the SMUM model for simulating urban resource use. Since October 2024, he is General Manager at the Urban Climate Future Lab, TU Braunschweig, where he advances urban sustainability through data-driven policy tools. Fluent in Spanish, German, and English, he bridges technical research and global environmental policy.