Over the last 11 years, Mihai has dedicated himself to numerous projects related to green homes, solar energy and sustainability. In 2012 Mihai cofounded EFdeN and for more than 9 years lead the team of more than 500 young people forming multi-disciplinary teams that designed and built 2 of world’s most sustainable houses. Under his leadership, more than 250 companies supported the project with a cumulated budget of more than 3 million euros. EFdeN participated in the world’s most important international competition for green homes - Solar Decathlon (Versailles 2014, Dubai 2018), winning over 40 national and international awards. The first EFdeN house (2014) became Romania’s first Research Centre for Comfort Conditions. The second house (2018) became the most sustainable LEED certified building in Europe, scoring 105 points. Mihai is also the cofounder and leader of energiaTa which successfully created Romania’s biggest prosumers community and changed a law to make household renewable energy production a reality in Romania. Previously Mihai had worked with the local Green Building Council in cocreating the National Renovation Strategy. Mihai is deeply involved in numerous educational and climate related initiatives, being a strong supporter of Sustainable Development Goals. He delivered hundreds of hours of trainings, workshops and speaking sessions from children to youngsters and established professionals. He is certified as: LEED Green Rater, LEED AP Homes, PHI Passive House Designer, Living Future Institute Accredited Professional He won individually or collectively more than 50+ national and international awards. JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World / Forbes Europe 30 Under 30 / BIZ Champion of Innovation / Forbes Romania 30 Under 30, DOR100 / Young Energy Professional of the Year / European Hero Part of the following Fellowships: Climate Reality / Global Shaperers / FEL100 World Energy Council / Eisenhower Fellowships Youth Leader / Aspen Young Leader / GYCN Climate Ambassador / UNLEASH SDG Talent / YGC G20 Junior Expert