Ania Lopez has a double degree in Mechanical Engineering in Cuba and Italy.

She has over 20 years of experience as an engineer in public and private works in large infrastructures including the construction, HVAC, healthcare and electricity sectors.

She is a consultant as Project Manager for Energy Engineer for the European project “Next Generation EU” in the authorization processes for all Renewable Energy Plants in the Lazio Region.
In 2022 she obtained a PhD in Industrial and Management Engineering,Sapienza University of Rome, with research activities in the field of agrivoltaic production and renewable energy. She was also appointed coordinator of the FAO-WFEO Project.
From 2020, she was chair of the WFEO Awards Committee and member of the Committees Support and Review Working Group.
Since 2013, she was the delegate of the Italian National Council of Engineers (CNI) at WFEO and active member in the Committees on Women and Energy.
From 2011 to 2022, she was member of CNI (Ministry of Justice) and of the Foundation Board of the National Council of Engineers.

Ania Lopez has been elected Executive Vice-President of WFEO at the General Assembly in Prague on 14 October 2023.