Anastasia Ponomareva is a researcher at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (Energy Living Lab@HES-SO), specialising in urban innovation and systemic transitions. With a multidisciplinary background in strategic urban planning and innovation management, her work bridges urban, climate, energy, digital and social transitions. Her expertise also includes the design and coordination of interactive tools, ranging from serious games to digital platforms, aimed at fostering stakeholder engagement and collaborative decision-making. She actively contributes to both national (SWEET Lantern, Smart City for communes, INCIT) and international (MICAD, oPEN Lab, 2ISECAP, Multigination) initiatives focused on sustainable development and experimentation. Currently, her research is centered on the Living Labs methodology and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on co-creating strategies and scaling innovative solutions for resilient and inclusive urban transformations.