I am Dr. Luke J. Schafer seeking to join as a partner for proposals under Topic 3 (could also fit into Topic 1). I bring extensive experience in Horizon proposal writing and coordination using the multi-actor approach, alongside recent work on bottom-up metrics and indicators for monitoring living-lab progress toward more sustainable food environments. I am available for ideation meetings and can contribute written sections to the proposal.

SystemsResearch, https://www.systemsresearch.eu/, is a Danish SME consultancy built around the prior expertise of founder Dr. Luke J. Schafer, including published research on food system leverage points, sustainable food procurement, citizen engagement, and digital innovations for trust and transparent food chains. The consultancy also builds on experience and insights gained from participating in the first FutureFoods call.