Bruno Klein

Bruno Klein is a Researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) working in the Economic Sustainability & Market Analysis group within the Catalytic Carbon Transformation and Scale-Up Center. His expertise lies in techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) for biomass conversion pathways to biofuels and bioproducts.

Bruno's educational background includes:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering from State University of Campinas
• Master's in Chemical Engineering from State University of Campinas
• Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
• Bachelor's in Multidisciplinary Engineering from École centrale de Lille

His research spans conceptual process design, process integration, and sustainability assessment of biomass conversion technologies. Bruno specializes in biochemical conversion pathways with particular focus on algal biomass production and conversion systems. His work integrates techno-economic analysis with environmental impact assessment to evaluate the viability of emerging bioenergy technologies. Recent projects examine microalgae cultivation systems, sustainable aviation fuels, and ethanol production pathways from biomass feedstocks.

Bruno's publication record shows consistent output with 29 research contributions between 2020-2025, demonstrating increasing productivity over time. His work addresses critical challenges in environmental sustainability metrics including greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and land impacts while maintaining economic viability considerations.

As an active member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Bruno contributes to the professional community in chemical engineering and renewable energy research.