About
Prof. Dr. Stefanie Hellweg serves as a Full Professor for Ecological Systems Design at the ETH Zürich, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering. She is Deputy Head of the Institute of Environmental Engineering and leads groundbreaking research at the intersection of industrial ecology, life cycle assessment, and circular economy systems.
- PhD in Environmental Engineering (ETH Zürich, 2000)
- Industrial Engineering Degree (Karlsruhe University, 1996)
Her research develops advanced methodologies for environmental impact assessment of products and technologies, focusing on:
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with correlated uncertainty modeling
- Circular economy implementation in chemical and energy sectors
- Industrial symbiosis optimization for heat and nutrient flows
- Urban wastewater systems redesign for resource recovery
- Chemical pollution analysis in plastic materials
Key publication trends reveal expertise in:
- Hybrid wastewater treatment systems
- Energy-efficient greenhouse cultivation
- Exergy analysis for sustainability metrics
- Machine learning applications in environmental modeling
- Policy-relevant industrial ecology studies
She actively participates in global sustainability initiatives as:
- President of the International Society of Industrial Ecology (ISIE)
- Member of UN Environment's International Resource Panel
- Editorial board member for leading environmental journals
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