Patricia van Loon
Associate Professor · Closed-Loop Supply Chains
Chalmers University of TechnologyAbout
Patricia van Loon is an Associate Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, specifically in the Department of Technology Management and Economics under the Supply and Operations Management division. Her research focuses on closed-loop supply chains, circular economy principles, and sustainability practices.
- PhD in Industrial Engineering from Heriot-Watt University (2013)
- Prior roles: INSEAD postdoc (2014-2017), RISE, and Chalmers Industriteknik
Research interests span the transition of manufacturing companies toward circular business models, analyzing economic and environmental impacts. Key areas include automotive components, batteries, electric tools, furniture, strollers, and white goods sustainability. She explores reducing environmental impacts of online retailing and remanufacturing processes.
Recent publications examine second-life EV battery applications, decentralized manufacturing, and digitalization for circularity. Collaborations include major companies like Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Gorenje, with work published in top journals: International Journal of Production Research, Production Planning and Control, Business Strategy and the Environment, Environmental Science and Technology, and Journal of Industrial Ecology.
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