Calliope Panoutsou

Dr. Calliope Panoutsou is an Honorary Principal Research Fellow in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. She holds a PhD in 'Socioeconomic aspects of bioenergy systems at regional level' from Aston University. Her expertise spans biomass utilization in the biobased economy, focusing on supply chain economics, policy analysis, and sustainability. Key affiliations include the Grantham Institute and the European Biofuels Technology Platform (EBTP), where she chairs biomass supply initiatives.

Her research integrates agriculture, energy, and environmental economics, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches to biomass value chains. Notable projects include EU-funded initiatives like OPTIMA FP7, addressing biomass logistics and ILUC mitigation. Recent work highlights bioeconomy transitions, green recovery strategies post-COVID-19, and sustainable biomass availability through 2050.

Publications emphasize policy-relevant modelling, such as ILUC-risk frameworks and biofuel sustainability standards. Her work bridges academic research with policy implementation, advocating for cohesive strategies across sectors to achieve climate neutrality. She has coordinated pan-European projects, demonstrating leadership in biomass R&D coordination and stakeholder engagement.