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• Industrial Ecology
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Sustainability Science
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Anders Hammer Strømman is a Professor at NTNU’s Industrial Ecology Programme and Vice Dean for Sustainability at the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on sustainability science, energy systems, and climate change mitigation, leveraging tools like life cycle assessment (LCA) and multi-regional input-output analysis. He contributed to the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report and developed frameworks like the MariTEAM shipping emissions model and the B-LEAP battery platform. Strømman teaches graduate courses in LCA for Industrial Ecology and Energy & Environment programs. His work addresses challenges in lithium-ion battery production, aviation emissions, and maritime trade’s energy impacts. He received the Laudise Medal in 2011 for contributions to industrial ecology. Key projects include analyzing battery cost trajectories, optimizing plastic packaging circularity, and modeling global shipping emissions. His interdisciplinary approach bridges environmental science, engineering, and policy, with a focus on actionable solutions for decarbonization.

• History of Contemporary Art
• 20th Century Art Scenes
• Visual and Sound Experiments
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Silvia Grandi is an Assistant Professor at the University of Bologna's Department of the Arts since 2005. Her research focuses on contemporary art history, particularly 20th-century art scenes and synergies between visual/sound experiments. She specializes in video art, performance art, and art-fashion intersections. She organizes exhibitions collaborating with institutions and publishes on these topics. Her articles address sustainability, tourism, energy transitions, and policy analysis. She teaches courses like 'Fenomenologia dell'arte contemporanea' and 'Fenomenologia delle Arti applicate.' Contact: sil.grandi@unibo.it. Education Background: No explicit details provided in texts. Her academic trajectory can be inferred through her 20-year tenure at the University of Bologna. Research Interests: Silvia Grandi explores the evolution of video art and performance in contemporary contexts, analyzing how these mediums intersect with broader cultural narratives. Her work bridges art history with socio-political frameworks, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Recent studies investigate the role of art in addressing environmental and sustainability challenges, reflecting her broader engagement with societal issues. Publications Trends: Her 15 most recent articles (2022-2024) span sustainability policy, rural tourism innovation, energy transitions, and educational reforms. These reflect her expertise in linking artistic and cultural phenomena with socio-environmental challenges. For instance, 2023's Rural Tourism Creative Innovations explores pandemic-driven adaptations in Kazakhstan and Italy, while 2024's La filiera delle plastiche addresses waste management and circular economy strategies. Awards/Grants: No specific awards listed, but her active participation in EU policy evaluations and international collaboration indicates grant-supported research. She contributes to institutional projects like the STeMA-TIA 3.0 model for territorial assessment. Advising & Labs: While no formal advisee list exists, her role in organizing exhibitions and curating the 'ARTYPE' series demonstrates mentorship in curatorial and academic practices. She collaborates with GIS teams on spatial analysis projects.

• Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
• Climate Change Mitigation Technologies
• Techno-Economic Analysis
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Mijndert Van der Spek is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, within the Institute of Mechanical, Process & Energy Engineering. He holds a PhD from the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development and has postdoctoral experience at ETH Zürich's Separation Processes Laboratory. He teaches Process Design B and supervises MEng research projects. His research focuses on techno-economic and environmental analysis of carbon capture and storage (CCS), CO2 utilization (CCU), and direct air capture (DAC). Key areas include process modeling, net-zero systems, and uncertainty quantification. He advocates for improved assessment methods to guide policy and industry decisions. Publications span 2014–2025, emphasizing CO2 capture technologies, lifecycle assessments, and decarbonization pathways for industries like steel and cement. His work addresses challenges in solvent degradation, system integration, and cost reduction strategies. Collaborations involve global institutions, contributing to UN SDGs like Climate Action and Affordable Clean Energy. He emphasizes capacity-building in CDR through academic partnerships and policy engagement.

Ali OzelView profile

Assistant Professor

• Fluid Mechanics
• Multi-scale Modeling
• Gas-Particle Flows
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Dr. Ali Ozel is an Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University's School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, specializing in fluid-particle flows and multi-scale modeling. His work bridges academic institutions and industry collaborations, including INEOS, Princeton University, and Toulouse's Fluid Mechanics Institute. PhD in Fluid Mechanics (Toulouse, 2011) B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering (Istanbul Technical University) Research Master in Environmental & Applied Fluid Dynamics (von Karman Institute) His research focuses on: Multi-scale modeling of fluid-particle flows (micro/meso/macro) Solvent-based carbon capture technologies (Volume of Fluid simulations) Rheology of dense granular suspensions (shear thickening/thinning) Development of xFlow - Complex Flow Technologies for decarbonization Hybrid digital twins combining physics and machine learning Using data-driven approaches and advanced computational tools, Dr. Ozel formulates constitutive models for industrial applications in energy, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. His recent publications emphasize neural networks for fluid dynamics, particle stress modeling, and decarbonization strategies. Scientific Awards: Marie Curie Fellows Association Grant Dr. Ozel actively supervises PhD students and collaborates with international institutions on computational modeling projects. His xFlow initiative investigates clean energy integration and device optimization through rigorous multi-scale methodologies.

• Alternative Fuels
• Marine Renewable Energy
• Engine Technologies
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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.

• Marine Sustainability
• Alternative Marine Fuels
• Environmental Life Cycle Assessment
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Yifan Wang is a Lecturer in Engineering at the Warsash Maritime School, Solent University, and a member of the Centre for Marine Sustainability. His research focuses on marine sustainability, alternative fuels, and environmental life cycle assessment in maritime contexts. He has contributed to projects like the Innovate UK-funded Zero Emission Foiling Trimaran initiative, exploring electric propulsion and zero-emission technologies for waterway transport. Key research interests include decarbonization strategies for shipping, economic feasibility of alternative fuels, and lifecycle analysis of marine power systems. His work combines experimental methodologies with policy analysis to address challenges in transitioning maritime sectors toward sustainable practices. Wang has presented at international conferences, including oral presentations on lifecycle assessment of inland ship decarbonization and power system configurations. His collaborative projects often involve industry partners to bridge research with commercial maritime operations.

Sebastian Zwickl-BernhardView profile

Researcher

• Energy System Modeling
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Decarbonization Strategies
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Sebastian Zwickl-Bernhard is a researcher at the Energy Economics Group (EEG) of Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) and holds a concurrent research position at the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management (IØT) at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He earned a Master’s (2020) and Ph.D. (2023) in Electrical Engineering from TU Wien, focusing on open-source energy system modeling for decarbonization. Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, TU Wien (2023) Master’s in Energy Engineering and Automation Technology, TU Wien (2020) His research spans energy system optimization under sustainability transitions, with expertise in open-source modeling tools , renewable integration , and flexibility solutions for power and transport systems. His work addresses decentralized energy systems , hydrogen economics , and resource constraints in decarbonization pathways. The 15 most recent articles highlight applications of optimization techniques to microgrids , EV charging infrastructure , LNG markets , and material recycling , reflecting a focus on policy analysis , techno-economic modeling , and geopolitical risk in clean energy transitions. Faculty Award for Doctoral Thesis, TU Wien (2023) Faculty Award for Master Thesis, TU Wien (2020) IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) Fellowship (2021) Sebastian supervises bachelor’s and master’s students at TU Wien and contributes to open-source energy modeling projects like GUSTO and openENTRANCE . His collaborative work with teams at TU Wien, NTNU, and IIASA emphasizes transdisciplinary research and scalable energy solutions .

Hussein DiaView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Urban Mobility
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• Decarbonization of Transport
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Professor Hussein Dia is a strategic leader in Future Urban Mobility at Swinburne University of Technology, holding roles as Chair of the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering and Program Leader of the Future Urban Mobility initiative at the Smart Cities Research Institute. His expertise spans decarbonization of transport, smart mobility systems, and interdisciplinary research collaboration with industry. He holds a PhD from Monash University (2017), with prior academic leadership roles and industry experience at AECOM and Aurecon. Education : Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Purdue University, 1983), Master of Civil Engineering (Purdue University, 1985), Doctor of Philosophy (Transport Studies, Monash University, 1997). Research : Focuses on sustainable urban transport, electric vehicle adoption, and policy frameworks for decarbonization. Key achievements include over 150 publications, including influential books on ITS and AI in transportation, and recognition as a top 2% most cited scientist in logistics and transportation. Awards & Affiliations : Fellowships from Engineers Australia, ASCE, and the Institute of Transportation Engineers; Senior Editor of IEEE Transactions on ITS. Advising & Grants : Supervised over 20 PhD/Master’s students across Swinburne and the University of Queensland. Collaborates with CRCs (iMOVE, Low Carbon Living) on industry-driven research. Leads projects funded by Australian Research Council, state transport departments, and federal agencies. Labs & Teams : Active in Swinburne’s Smart Cities Research Institute, focusing on interdisciplinary solutions for urban challenges, including AI-driven traffic prediction and low-carbon mobility assessment tools.

• Sustainable Development
• Environmental Policy
• Industrial Ecology
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John Eilif Hermansen serves as a Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) within the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management under the Faculty of Economics and Management. His work bridges industrial systems with ecological imperatives through extensive research collaborations including the WTO, UNEP, and Oxford University's Technology and Management Center for Development. Hermansen's research spans Sustainable Development , Environmental Policy , and Industrial Ecology , with particular focus on circular economy transitions, environmental goods agreements, and sustainable resource management. His methodology integrates stakeholder perspectives through ecological indicators and mediating frameworks, notably applied in Tanzanian forest ecosystems and Norwegian industrial contexts. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in circular economy implementation (construction, plastics, aquaculture), renewable energy policy (hydrogen, solar), and sustainability assessment tools (literacy testing, indicators). These works consistently address developing country challenges within global trade frameworks while emphasizing practical implementation barriers. As a dedicated educator and supervisor, Hermansen has guided over 50 master's theses since 2008, fostering expertise in sustainable business practices across diverse contexts from Myanmar's TVET systems to Ghana's solar industry. His collaborative projects include Foreign Ministry-funded WTO studies (2014-15) and UNEP Environment and Trade Hub initiatives (2018-19) that directly informed global environmental goods negotiations. Hermansen's operational work extends to field applications including the Mt. Kilimanjaro forest ecosystem mediation framework and Norwegian industrial case studies with Hydro Aluminium and Norske Skog. His approach consistently links theoretical industrial ecology concepts with actionable sustainability metrics for both corporate and policy applications.

• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Numerical Optimization
• Deep Learning
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Dr. Manuel Dahmen serves as Head of Department at the Institute of Climate and Energy Systems (ICE-1) within the Research Center Jülich. His research focuses on designing sustainable and cost-efficient energy systems through numerical optimization and deep learning techniques. He leads efforts in advancing energy system technology, particularly in optimizing renewable energy integration, process network analysis, and the co-design of fuels and engines. His work emphasizes innovative applications of machine learning, such as physics-informed neural networks and reinforcement learning, to address challenges in energy system design and operation. Key areas include reducing greenhouse gas emissions in industrial processes, optimizing energy networks, and developing data-driven models for dynamic process control. Dr. Dahmen’s contributions span algorithm development (e.g., MUSE-BB decomposition algorithms), energy system scenario generation, and robust design methodologies under uncertainty. His research bridges computational methods with practical energy solutions, aiming to achieve decarbonization in industries like copper production and transportation. Publications highlight advancements in renewable energy integration, fuel design for spark-ignition engines, and the application of graph neural networks for molecular property prediction. His interdisciplinary approach fosters collaboration across chemical engineering, computer science, and energy economics to tackle global sustainability challenges.

• Clean, low-carbon transportation
• Vehicle technology modelling and assessment
• Renewable gaseous fuels
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Gordon McTaggart-Cowan is an Associate Professor and Associate Director in the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering at Simon Fraser University (SFU). He holds a Ph.D. (2006), M.A.Sc. (2002), and B.Eng. (1999) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria. His research focuses on clean, low-carbon transportation technologies, including vehicle modeling, renewable gaseous fuels, and emissions control in internal combustion engines. He has pioneered work on hydrogen-diesel dual-fuel systems, natural gas engine optimization, and high-pressure fuel injection strategies. Recent publications highlight advancements in hydrogen compression systems, hybrid electric truck performance analysis, and thermoelectric energy harvesting. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and holds multiple patents on fuel injection and combustion control technologies. McTaggart-Cowan is an Associate Editor for the Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D and collaborates internationally through visiting fellowships at Loughborough University and Michigan Technological University. Teaching responsibilities include fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and sustainable energy design projects. His work aligns with global efforts to decarbonize heavy-duty transport and stationary power systems through innovative engine design and alternative fuel integration.

• Climate Compatible Growth
• Geospatial Modelling
• Machine Learning
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Stephanie Hirmer is an Associate Professor in Climate Compatible Growth at the University of Oxford’s Department of Engineering Science and a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge’s Centre for Sustainable Development. She leads the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) Programme as Deputy-Research Director and oversees Advanced Geospatial Modelling. Her work integrates community perspectives into energy decision-making, focusing on vulnerable groups and SDGs such as gender equality and clean energy. Education: DPhil (PhD) in Sustainable Development (University of Cambridge), MPhil in Development Studies, and BEng in Engineering. Professional experience includes roles with GIZ, KfW, and Arup, specializing in energy infrastructure in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Co-founder of Rural Senses, recognized for AI-driven data collection methods addressing energy access gaps. Research interests span geospatial modeling, machine learning (NLP), and value-based energy solutions. Current projects include Kenya’s energy planning, lithium-ion battery systems for rural schools, and green hydrogen’s role in development. Awards include Google and Microsoft social impact awards for Rural Senses. Key contributions include frameworks for climate resilience, energy policy analysis, and gender-inclusive infrastructure design. Active in global initiatives like the UKPACT project and FCDO-funded CCG Programme.

Agnieszka StefaniecView profile

Lecturer

• Shared mobility
• Climate change
• Transport applications of operational research
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Agnieszka Stefaniec is a Lecturer in Management Science at the University of Southampton's Department of Decision Analytics and Risk, part of Southampton Business School. She also serves as an Affiliated Lecturer at Södertörn University's School of Social Sciences in Sweden and co-Editor-in-Chief of the Environmental Development journal. Her research focuses on low-carbon transitions, sustainable transportation systems, and shared mobility, using operational research techniques to address climate targets. She holds a PhD in Management Science and Engineering, alongside MA and BA degrees in Architecture and Urban Planning. Her teaching portfolio includes undergraduate/postgraduate modules such as Management Analysis (MANG1047), Foundations of Business Analytics (MANG1019), and Predictive Analytics (MANG1043). Recent publications explore EV subsidy equity, shared mobility hubs, and long-term commuting emission reductions. She actively supervises PhD students and collaborates with international researchers on transport and environmental sustainability projects. Key research contributions include analyzing electric mobility systems, decarbonizing transport sectors, and assessing working-from-home impacts. Her work bridges operational research with societal challenges, emphasizing systemic changes for equitable climate solutions.

Rafael J.P. SchmittView profile

Assistant Professor

• River Systems
• Hydrology
• Sustainable Water Infrastructure
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Rafael J.P. Schmitt is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara's Environmental Studies Program, focusing on river systems, sustainable water infrastructure, and the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus. He leverages expertise in hydrology, geomorphology, and information technology to address environmental challenges through interdisciplinary research. Previously, he led Stanford's Natural Capital Project water research program and holds a PhD in Information Technology from Politecnico di Milano. Education: Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford University (2017-2020) PhD, Politecnico di Milano (2017) M.Sc. Environmental Engineering, ETH Zurich (2013) B.Sc. Environmental Science, ETH Zurich (2009) Research Interests: His work spans river catchment processes, sediment dynamics, hydropower sustainability, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. He develops models to quantify human impacts on river networks and designs strategies for low-impact infrastructure development in global basins like the Mekong and Amazon. Publications: Recent articles (2023-2025) focus on sustainable hydropower, sediment management, climate-smart agriculture, and renewable energy integration, emphasizing tradeoff analysis and system-scale solutions for river basins worldwide. Teaching: Courses include ENV144: Rivers and ENV194WW Water Collaboratory, emphasizing river science and interdisciplinary water management. Lab: Leads the Schmitt Lab for River System Science and Sustainability (RS3), advancing models for river processes and strategic environmental planning.

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Smart Grid Technologies
• Machine Learning in Energy
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Dr. Nameer Al Khafaf is a Lecturer in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, located at City Campus, Australia. His research focuses on renewable energy systems, smart grid technologies, and machine learning applications in energy management. He is actively involved in supervising research projects, including AI for Clean Energy and Sustainability and Multi-objective optimisation of battery storage systems . His research interests span photovoltaic generation forecasting, hydrogen hybrid energy systems, electric vehicle integration, and energy storage optimization. His work emphasizes leveraging deep learning and neural networks to address challenges in renewable energy integration and grid reliability. Dr. Al Khafaf’s recent articles highlight advancements in photovoltaic forecasting, hydrogen energy systems feasibility, and EV charge scheduling. These studies underscore his commitment to sustainable energy solutions and smart grid innovation. He is open to supervising Masters and PhD students in these areas. No scientific awards have been explicitly stated. His work involves collaborations with industry partners and international research teams, contributing to both academic and applied outcomes in energy systems.