Mirjam Röder

Prof. Mirjam Röder is a Professor at the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Aston University. She leads the EBRI Systems Analysis group, specializing in sustainable bioenergy systems and low-carbon transition strategies. Her work integrates engineering, natural, and social sciences to address global climate challenges. Key research areas include bioenergy sustainability, BECCS, land-use dynamics, and socio-economic impacts of renewable energy policies.

Education: PhD in Cultural Ecological Approaches to Food Security (2008) from an unspecified institution, with prior academic qualifications in related fields.

Research Interests: Bioenergy systems, climate change mitigation, sustainability assessment frameworks, and policy analysis. She focuses on interdisciplinary solutions for equitable energy transitions, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes carbon removal technologies, bioenergy policy design, and socio-economic feasibility studies in regions like Nigeria and the Philippines. Methodological contributions include Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) advancements for CDR interventions and GIS-based deforestation risk modeling.

• Completed Athena Swan Gold Award leadership for her college and contributed to Aston University's institutional awards.
• Supervised 3 current PhD students and 1 completed doctoral researcher.
• Consulting expertise spans sustainability frameworks, EDI policy design, and grant review processes.

Labs/Teams: Heads the EBRI Systems Analysis group, collaborating with industry, governments, and international organizations to advance bioenergy solutions. Active in editorial roles for Biomass and Bioenergy and WIREs Energy and Environment.