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Filip Johnsson is a Full Professor in Energy Technology at Chalmers University of Technology, where he leads research on measures to reduce the climate impact of the energy system. His work addresses both technical issues regarding electricity and heat production and how the entire energy system can be transformed by 2050 through technical-economic studies. Professor Johnsson's research spans multiple critical areas in the transition to sustainable energy systems: Energy Systems Analysis: Comprehensive modeling of energy systems to identify cost-effective pathways for decarbonization Industrial Decarbonization: Electrification of energy-intensive industries and carbon capture technologies Renewable Energy Integration: Grid stability, storage needs, and system flexibility with high shares of variable renewables Transportation Electrification: Real-world EV usage patterns and infrastructure requirements Fluidized Bed Technology: Advanced combustion and carbon capture processes Energy Policy: Critical analysis of Swedish and European climate policies and implementation strategies Johnsson's extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on practical, implementable solutions for deep decarbonization across multiple sectors. His recent work shows increasing emphasis on industrial decarbonization pathways, grid integration challenges with high renewable shares, and critical evaluation of policy mechanisms. The research often employs technical-economic modeling approaches, combining engineering analysis with economic evaluation to identify cost-optimal pathways for climate mitigation. Professor Johnsson actively engages with Swedish energy policy debates, contributing to public discourse through newspaper articles and government reports. His work frequently addresses the practical implementation challenges of Sweden's ambitious climate goals, particularly regarding industrial decarbonization and grid infrastructure requirements.

• Energy Systems
• Climate Change Mitigation
• Carbon Capture and Storage
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Louise Olsson is a Professor and Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology. Her research focuses on catalysis for emission control and alternative fuel production, combining experimental and kinetic modeling approaches. She leads a research group affiliated with the Competence Center for Catalysis (KCK), integrating basic and applied projects with industry partners. Her work spans catalyst design for exhaust gas purification, biofuel production via lignin valorization, and sustainable chemical processes. Notable research areas include sulfur poisoning mechanisms, NOx reduction catalysts, and kinetic modeling of catalytic systems. Over 230 publications highlight her contributions to catalysis, with recent studies exploring novel catalysts for expanded temperature ranges and bio-oil upgrading. Louise’s research emphasizes bridging fundamental science with industrial applications, addressing challenges in renewable energy and emission reduction. Her group’s collaborations with industry ensure practical impact, while their kinetic models provide insights into catalyst behavior under varying conditions.

• Catalysis
• Environmental Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
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Shareq Mohd Nazir is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Division of Energy Processes in the Department of Chemical Engineering. He holds a joint appointment within the Digital Futures Faculty, a cross-disciplinary research center addressing societal challenges through digital technology innovation. Nazir earned his PhD in Energy and Process Engineering from NTNU (2018) and holds Master and Bachelor degrees in Chemical Engineering from BITS Pilani. His research focuses on decarbonization strategies including CO2 capture/utilization (CCUS), bioenergy conversion, and methane mitigation. Key methodologies involve techno-economic analysis and process modeling for industrial systems. Nazir leads projects integrating catalytic conversion, waste heat recovery, and gas switching technologies to achieve low-carbon energy systems. He teaches courses on chemical engineering systems, process design, and carbon-neutral energy systems at KTH. Recent publications emphasize multi-gas mitigation strategies, synthetic fuel production via biomass gasification, and cost-effective hydrogen production pathways. His work bridges academia and industry through collaborations with RISE Research Institutes and NTNU. Nazir’s research directly supports Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly targeting climate action (SDG13) and affordable clean energy (SDG7).

• Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
• Bioenergy Conversion
• Decarbonization of Industry
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Leteng Lin is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Built Environment and Energy Technology, Faculty of Technology, Linnaeus University. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering (2013), Master's (2005), and Bachelor's (2002) degrees from the same field. His research focuses on energy technology, chemical engineering, and sustainable resource utilization, particularly in combustion, gasification, and pyrolysis processes for biomass and waste feedstocks.

• Energy Technology
• Chemical Engineering
• Bioenergy
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Niclas Svensson is an Associate Professor and Head of Unit at Linköping University's Department of Management and Engineering (IEI), part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He leads the Environmental Technology and Management research division, focusing on environmental systems analysis, biogas innovation, and urban resource management. His research emphasizes resource-efficient biogas solutions, urban resource flows, and landfill/urban mining. He coordinates the Biogas Research Centre (BRC), where he leads quantitative system studies on biogas's role in a bioeconomy. He has supervised doctoral students in urban mining and landfill mining. His teaching includes courses on Industrial Ecology and Sustainability Engineering, earning him the 'This year’s pedagogue' award (2011). Key research interests include waste incineration's role in circular economies, industrial symbiosis, and sustainable sub-surface infrastructure. Over 25 years of experience in environmental systems analysis, with a focus on transitioning to sustainable urban and industrial systems. His publications span biogas lifecycle assessments, CO₂ utilization, and landfill mining economics. He collaborates with public and private sectors to advance sustainable resource systems and policy frameworks.

• Environmental Systems Analysis
• Biogas Solutions
• Resource Efficiency
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Jelena Andric is an Associate Professor in the Vehicle Engineering and Autonomous Systems department at Chalmers University of Technology, working within the Mechanics and Maritime Sciences school. Her research spans multiple aspects of vehicle engineering with a particular focus on electric and autonomous vehicle technologies. Her research interests primarily center around electric vehicle engineering, battery system design, autonomous vehicle optimization, thermal management systems, computational fluid dynamics, reinforcement learning applications, and hardware-in-the-loop simulation. She has developed expertise in applying advanced computational methods to solve complex vehicle engineering problems, particularly in the areas of battery management and energy optimization. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward optimizing electric vehicle performance, particularly focusing on battery degradation mitigation, thermal management, and energy efficiency. Her work increasingly incorporates artificial intelligence techniques, especially reinforcement learning, to develop sophisticated optimization approaches for electric trucks and autonomous vehicles. The research spans from fundamental fluid dynamics studies to applied engineering solutions for real-world transportation challenges. Dr. Andric has been actively involved in numerous research projects funded by organizations including VINNOVA, the Swedish Energy Agency, CHAIR, and ÅForsk. These projects cover diverse areas such as battery aging prediction, vehicle management strategies for electrified vehicles, electric public transit systems, and virtual engine calibration. Her current research portfolio includes leadership in projects related to simulation-based evaluation of connected vehicles, battery aging prediction for electric autonomous vehicles, AI-cloud-based vehicle management strategies, and transition to electric public transit systems. These projects demonstrate her commitment to addressing critical challenges in sustainable transportation through advanced engineering solutions.

• Electric Vehicle Engineering
• Battery System Design
• Autonomous Vehicle Optimization
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Prof. Andrew Martin is a Professor of Energy Technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, leading research in sustainable energy systems, biomass, membrane distillation, and polygeneration. He serves as Head of Faculty Renewal at the School of Industrial Engineering and Management (ITM) since 2022, with prior roles including Head of Division (2015–2022) and Director of the Sustainable Energy Engineering MSc Program (2002–2013). His work focuses on applied research addressing large-scale cogeneration and decentralized renewables in rural areas, using experimental, pilot plant, and simulation methods. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (University of Florida, 1997), Docent in Energy Technology (KTH, 2004), Professor (KTH, 2012). Research interests emphasize biomass energy, solar technologies, and water purification via membrane distillation. Over 15 PhD students have graduated under his supervision. Key projects include BRISK2 (H2020) and techno-economic studies in Ghana, Bolivia, and Thailand. His articles explore topics like bioenergy systems, waste-to-energy, and hybrid energy storage. Labs/Teams: Active in the Unit of Heat and Power Technology, collaborating on membrane distillation for industrial wastewater treatment and district heating integration. Engaged in global initiatives like the Sustainable Energy Engineering program and polygeneration plant optimization for dairy farms.

• Biomass Energy
• Membrane Distillation
• Polygeneration Systems
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Anita Pettersson is a Researcher and research manager for the Combustion and Thermal Processes research group within the Resource Recovery research area at the University of Borås. She works at the Department of Resource Recycling and Community Development, part of the Academy of Textiles, Technology and Economics. She serves as Program Manager for the Master's Program in Resource Recovery - Sustainable Energy Technology Processes and coordinates three international master's programs until the end of 2022/2023. Her research focuses on municipal sewage sludge treatment to recover phosphorus while preventing harmful substances like PFAS, microplastics, dioxins, and cadmium from entering food or waterways. She also investigates thermal treatment of biomass and agricultural side streams, material recycling (particularly zinc from ashes), waste incineration, ash management, and innovative processing of ash and coal with added nitrogen to create fertilizer products. Dr. Pettersson is deeply committed to circular economy principles, stating: "We know that there is no such thing as 'waste' and all materials are resources, we just have to find the right uses or processes to bring it into the circular society!" She is affiliated with the Swedish Center for Resource Recovery and has contributed to research on the "Risk of mud mountains in Sweden." She supervises doctoral students Shahin Shamim and Naeimeh Vali, as well as master's students across various research projects. She also coordinates the EU-funded ME3+ international double degree program involving universities in France, Hungary, and Italy, and teaches in the energy engineering program. Dr. Pettersson earned her PhD in Combustion Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology in collaboration with the University of Borås in October 2008, following her studies in Electrical Power and Heating (predecessor to the Energy Engineering Program) at the University of Borås.

• Resource Recovery
• Combustion Engineering
• Thermal Processes
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Ulf Holmberg is a Professor in Control Theory at Halmstad University's School of Information Technology. His research focuses on mechatronic systems, robotics, and advanced control methodologies with applications in automotive engineering and health technology. Research Areas: Control theory, mechatronics, combustion engine optimization, and assistive robotics Collaborations: Works with industrial partners in automotive and health technology sectors Teaching: Involvement in mechatronics curriculum development His publications highlight innovative sensor applications in combustion analysis and orthotic control systems. While no formal awards are documented in the source material, his work demonstrates cross-disciplinary impact in automotive engineering and rehabilitation robotics.

• Control Theory
• Mechatronics
• Robotics
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Henning Jessen is a Professor at the World Maritime University (WMU), holding the Nippon Foundation Chair in Maritime Law and Digital Change since 2016. He specializes in legal aspects of IMO Conventions, EU maritime law, Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), carriage of goods by sea, marine insurance, and international transport law. He serves as Programme Coordinator for WMU’s Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Insurance Law & Practice since 2018 and joined the editorial board of WMU’s Journal of Maritime Affairs in 2022. Education: Ph.D. (Dr. iur) summa cum laude, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (2005) LL.M. in Admiralty and Maritime Law, Tulane University (2004) Law Degree (First and Second State Exams), Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel (2002) His research focuses on maritime legal frameworks, digitalization challenges, and environmental sustainability. He has published extensively on topics including marine insurance, autonomous shipping regulation, and EU Arctic governance. His 15 most recent publications address legal implications of MASS, fuel technology compliance, and social policy in maritime transport. Notable awards include a Fulbright Scholarship. He is a fully qualified German lawyer with prior faculty roles at universities in Bremen (2008-2012) and Hamburg (2012-2016). He contributes to WMU’s EDU 101 course on maritime education frameworks. Scientific Awards: Fulbright Scholarship

• Maritime Law
• International Maritime Policy
• IMO Conventions
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Alessandro Schönborn is an Associate Professor at World Maritime University specializing in Maritime Energy Management. He teaches Alternative Fuels and Marine Renewable Energy, covering wave, tidal, and ocean current technologies. His research focuses on sustainable propulsion systems and emission reduction technologies. With expertise in fuel chemistry and engine technologies, his work explores ammonia combustion, hydrogen-enriched fuels, and emission measurement techniques. Recent studies emphasize decarbonization pathways for maritime transport. Publications demonstrate strong focus on alternative marine fuels, including ammonia-hydrogen propulsion systems, LNG applications, and techno-economic analyses of green hydrogen production. His research incorporates lifecycle assessments to evaluate environmental impacts.

• Alternative Fuels
• Marine Renewable Energy
• Engine Technologies
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Michael Försth is a Professor and Chief Educational Officer at Luleå University of Technology's Department of Built Environment and Natural Resources. He has held his professorship since 2014 and became head of education in 2022. His research focuses on fire safety, hydrogen safety, and innovative materials for construction. He has extensive experience in fire technology, including roles at RISE since 2006. Research interests include fundamental studies of fire phenomena (e.g., water droplet breakup, spark dynamics in calorimeters) and applied work like bus interior material standards and cable fire testing. Current work emphasizes hydrogen safety, aiming to develop physics-based models for risk assessment. Teaching responsibilities include courses on fire engineering, risk management, and fire dynamics, as well as MOOCs on hydrogen safety. He has supervised over 100 students and mentored doctoral candidates. Notable collaborations include projects on biochar-concrete composites and tunnel fire suppression systems.

• Fire Safety Engineering
• Hydrogen Safety
• Building Materials Combustion
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Elin Svensson is a Senior Researcher in the Department of Energy Technology at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. Her research focuses on industrial energy systems , process integration , and flexibility analysis for managing uncertainties in energy prices and technological development. She has contributed extensively to studies on biorefineries , carbon capture , and heat recovery in pulp mills and oil refineries. Affiliation: Chalmers University of Technology Department: Energy Technology Role: Senior Researcher Research Interests: Elin's work emphasizes improving operability , availability , and flexibility in industrial processes through advanced modeling, optimization, and techno-economic assessments. Key areas include: Heat integration and recovery in energy-intensive industries Carbon capture and storage (CCS/CCUS) for negative emissions Multiscale biorefinery modeling and sustainability assessment Uncertainty analysis and strategic investment optimization Scientific Awards: Not explicitly mentioned. Grants and Collaborations: Involved in projects funded by the European Commission (ACCSESS), the Swedish Energy Agency , and industry partners like Södra and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden . Publications: Over 78 publications since 2008, with recent trends covering: Carbon capture integration in pulp mills and combined heat/power plants Heat recovery optimization under variable conditions Flexibility analysis with multiple uncertainty sources Electrification strategies for process industries Biorefinery techno-economic modeling Operability challenges in industrial retrofits

• Industrial Energy Systems
• Process Integration
• Operability and Flexibility Analysis
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Britt-Marie Steenari is a researcher at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in resource recovery from waste materials through advanced thermal and hydrometallurgical methods. Her work focuses on metals extraction from electronic scrap, paint residues, and municipal solid waste ash using techniques like pyrolysis, solvent extraction, and thermodynamic modeling. She also investigates biomass combustion and waste gasification, particularly the behavior of minerals and metal compounds during these processes. Her research emphasizes sustainable resource management, including the recycling of lithium-ion batteries, solar cell waste, and metal oxide varistors. She employs spectroscopic methods (e.g., XANES) and leaching processes to characterize and recover valuable metals such as copper, zinc, rare earth elements, and antimony. Key applications include waste-to-resource strategies for construction materials and energy systems. Britt-Marie has contributed to projects on phosphorus recovery in the Baltic Sea region and the use of fly ash in cement. Her work bridges environmental engineering, metallurgy, and materials science to address global challenges in circular economy and pollution control.

• Metallurgical Recovery
• Waste Management
• Thermal Processing
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Henrik Ström is an Assistant Professor in Fluid Dynamics at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in multiphase flow modeling, reactive flow analysis, and rarefied flow simulation. His research spans molecular to continuum levels, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. He has contributed to over 160 publications, focusing on automotive catalysis, bubble dynamics, biomass conversion, and CFD-DEM modeling. Research Interests: Multiphase flow dynamics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), reactive flow modeling, automotive exhaust systems, and biomass thermochemical processes. He explores phenomena such as lift forces on deformable bubbles, soot generation in gasifiers, and flow distribution optimization in catalytic converters. Projects include advanced modeling of catalytic converters, particle-fluid coupling in biomass conversion, and carbon capture technologies. He collaborates on automotive pollution control, heat exchanger design, and nanoscale catalytic systems. His work integrates experimental validation with high-resolution numerical simulations.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Multiphase Flow
• Reactive Flow
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