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Build´n Green 2026

28 – 29 Apr 2026 | Vienna, Austria

ExpertiseUpdated on 3 April 2026

Process & Safety Expert

Petra Wykopal

Process & Safety Expert at HSPi Consult e.U.

Groß Enzersdorf, Austria

About

As a process and safety expert with over 20 years of experience in the polyolefin industry, I turn complex industrial systems into safe, efficient and sustainable solutions with measurable impact.

I have developed patented innovations in AI-driven logistics and digital traceability for advanced mechanical recycling, as well as in safe catalyst handling—driving practical solutions that improve operational safety, transparency and environmental performance.

My work is strongly connected to the energy transition, with a focus on CO₂ reduction, resource efficiency and circular economy solutions. I bring end-to-end experience across the full lifecycle—from R&D and project planning to commissioning, start-up and operations—ensuring that concepts are translated into reliable, real-world performance.

I am particularly passionate about bridging engineering and biology. Through biomimicry, I explore new ways to design smarter, more resilient and greener processes that combine high performance with reduced environmental impact.

I thrive in international, cross-functional environments, where I take ownership, drive implementation and align stakeholders to deliver tangible results.

What drives me: Turning complexity into clarity to enable better decisions | Driving digitalization and circular economy solutions | Designing safe, efficient and traceable processes | Bridging disciplines to unlock innovation with real impact

Build’n Green Mission: Contributing to the next generation of sustainable systems by working at the interface of engineering and biology—combining innovation, collaboration and execution to create solutions that deliver measurable value for both environment and industry.

Field

  • Environmental Technolgy
  • Water Management
  • Water Saving
  • Circular Economy
  • Recycling
  • Waste Management
  • Solid Waste Treatment
  • CO2 Reduction
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Planning
  • Engineering

Organisation

HSPi Consult e.U.

Other

Vienna, Austria

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