Magdalena Svanström

Magdalena Svanström is a Professor of Sustainability Studies at Chalmers University of Technology, working in the Environmental Systems Analysis division. Her research focuses on environmental and sustainability assessment methodologies, particularly Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), applied to products and processes in early development stages.

• Major application areas include wastewater/sludge management, wood-based products, and battery technology
• Active research on education for sustainable development, including competence development and assessment
• Current affiliations: Professor at Chalmers University of Technology

Research Trends: Analysis of 15 most recent publications reveals expertise in:

• Prospective and dynamic LCA frameworks
• Phosphorus recovery systems
• Battery sustainability (sodium-ion, lithium-sulfur)
• Integration of risk assessment with LCA
• Innovative wastewater treatment technologies
• Carbon footprint and resource efficiency metrics

Technical Contributions: Methodological advancements in allocation practices, indicator development (e.g., odour footprint), and cross-perspective LCA integration.