Alina Meindl

Alina Meindl is a Senior Researcher in the Department of Material Science & Green Engineering at the Salzburg Center for Smart Materials 2.0. Her work focuses on green methodologies for biomass valorization, lignin processing, and sustainable material development. She leads and collaborates on funded projects such as ADAPT (Artificial Photosynthesis Technology), SCSM 2.0, and Circular Wood, aiming to advance eco-friendly technologies.

• Projects:
  • ADAPT (2023–2025): Project Manager
  • SCSM 2.0 (2023–2026): Project Staff Member
  • BioSonoScan (2024–2025): Deputy Project Lead

Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in sustainable materials and carbon mitigation. She has published extensively on topics like lignin extraction, CO2 conversion, and biomass processing, with a 2025 highlight in Angewandte Chemie on direct CO2-to-ethanol conversion. Her scientific contributions have earned recognition, including the 2001 Recognition Award for Science by the Province of Lower Austria.