Andre Sebastian Baumgart

Andre Sebastian Baumgart is a Junior Researcher at the Institute of Social Ecology (SEC), part of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He holds a Master of Science in Social Ecology from Alpen-Adria-Universität (AAU) and a Bachelor of Science in Social Anthropology from the University of Vienna.

• Research focus on material stock analysis, urban metabolism, and climate-economic interactions
• Active in international research networks with presentations in Austria and Netherlands

His research bridges environmental science and socioeconomic systems, particularly analyzing:

• Global material stocks in buildings and infrastructure
• Decarbonization pathways with circular economy strategies
• Critical raw material flows in urban environments
• Climate policy impacts on resource use
• Biophysical economic modeling for sustainability

Recent publications highlight his expertise in high-resolution geospatial mapping, technology-critical element dissipation, and cross-sectoral resource synergies. Projects include EU-funded research on material cycles and Vienna's urban resource flows.

Scientific Awards:

• 2024: Peccei Award (IIASA Young Scientists Program)

Andre contributes to policy-relevant indicators for circular economy and climate action, with a focus on Austrian systems and global applications.