Adisa Azapagic

Adisa Azapagic is a Professor of Sustainable Chemical Engineering at the University of Manchester, leading the Sustainable Industrial Systems research group. She holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in environmental and chemical engineering disciplines. Her work focuses on sustainable production, life cycle assessment (LCA), and corporate sustainability, with over 200 publications and three books. She is Editor-in-Chief of Sustainable Production and Consumption and Process Safety and Environmental Protection.

Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly addressing environmental impact reduction, carbon footprinting, and industrial sustainability. Key projects include the CCaLC carbon footprint tool and initiatives in renewable energy, bioenergy, and circular economy implementation. She has received prestigious awards such as the MBE for services to sustainability and the Davis Medal.

• Educations: B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Environmental Chemical Engineering, Ph.D. in Environmental Systems Analysis
• Key Projects: GLAMOUR (glycerol-based industrial products), BREIN-STORM (steel decarbonization), and RE3 (resource recycling)
• Awards: IChemE Award (2010), GSK/CIA Innovation Award (2011), MBE (2020), Davis Medal (2023)
• Editorial Roles: Founding Editor-in-Chief of Sustainable Production and Consumption and Editor-in-Chief of Process Safety and Environmental Protection

Her work bridges academic research and industrial practice, emphasizing lifecycle thinking to address global sustainability challenges. Current research explores net-zero technologies, sustainable energy systems, and negative emissions strategies.