Orsolya Ihasz, PhD

Orsolya Ihasz is a dedicated professional with a strong belief in creating a more compassionate and equitable world. With a background in social innovation, complex information systems, and international relations, she is currently a PhD Researcher at Cranfield University, focusing on the role of social system relations in promoting responsible innovation in low resource settings. Orsolya's work includes a special emphasis on the WHO’s Be He@lthy, Be Mobile digital health initiative, aimed at providing mHealth prevention services for noncommunicable diseases at scale. She has a solid educational foundation, including a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Innovation & Complex Information Systems from Cranfield University and a Master of Arts in International Relations and Economic Development from the Institute for Social and European Studies Foundation. With a wealth of experience in academia and various organizations like the University of Cambridge and the European Commission, Orsolya has played key roles in entrepreneurship education, public-private sector collaborations, and promoting youth participation in policy-making.