Mariam Abdulkareem

Mariam Abdulkareem is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the School of Energy Systems, Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT), specializing in Sustainability Science, with additional affiliation at the Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE). Her work bridges environmental technology and practical sustainability solutions for industrial and municipal systems.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Doctoral degree in Sustainability Science from Lappeenranta University of Technology (2018-2021)
• Master's degree in Sustainability Science from Lappeenranta University of Technology (2015-2017)

Dr. Abdulkareem's research centers on environmental technology and circular economy implementation, employing advanced life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies to evaluate waste management systems, sustainable materials, and renewable energy integration. She focuses on quantifying environmental trade-offs in emerging technologies like printed electronics and industrial by-product valorization, with particular emphasis on end-of-life management and resource efficiency optimization. Her cross-disciplinary approach integrates ecological modeling with engineering solutions to address real-world sustainability challenges.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a concentrated research trajectory in waste valorization and sustainable materials, with dominant themes including LCA of printed electronics waste streams, geopolymer concrete development from industrial side streams, and comparative analysis of recycling versus incineration pathways. Her work consistently applies multi-objective optimization frameworks to balance environmental performance, economic feasibility, and technical functionality across diverse regional contexts.