Aleksander Jandric

Aleksander Jandric, Dipl.-Ing. Dr., is a researcher at the Institute of Waste and Circular Economy, part of the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His work is centered on advancing sustainable waste management and circular economy practices, with a strong focus on electronic waste and lithium-ion battery recycling.

His research interests include recycling technologies, waste characterization, material flow analysis, and environmental risk assessment. He employs advanced analytical methods such as portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and tracer-based sorting to improve the efficiency and sustainability of recycling processes. His work spans technical innovation, policy analysis, and environmental impact assessment, particularly in the context of second-life batteries and plastic waste.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on lithium-ion battery recycling, plastic waste sorting, and analytical methods for waste characterization. Key themes include the environmental performance of second-life batteries, barriers to market entry, tracer-based sorting with rare earth markers, and the development of calibration methods for portable XRF devices. His research combines experimental work, life cycle assessment, and policy analysis to support the transition to a circular economy.

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Advising and Grants:
Aleksander Jandric supervises multiple master's theses, guiding students on topics such as plastic additives in children's toys, pervasive electronic products, and brominated flame retardants in e-waste. He is actively involved in research funding, serving as Project Manager for initiatives such as 'Safe and sustainability-by-design approaches for energy storage systems' and 'Development of a functional recycling process for lithium-ion traction batteries', funded by FFG and EU programs. He has also contributed to national reports, including the 'Benchmarking for the Austrian waste management' (2014) and the 'Development of a value chain for lithium-ion battery recycling in Austria' (2021).

Labs and Teams:
He is a core member of the research team at the Institute of Waste and Circular Economy at BOKU, collaborating closely with Prof. Stefan Salhofer and Dr. Florian Part. His work is conducted within a multidisciplinary environment that integrates engineering, environmental science, and policy analysis to address complex challenges in waste management and resource recovery.