Ciprian Cimpan

Ciprian Cimpan is an Associate Professor at the Department of Green Technology (IGT), University of Southern Denmark, and a key member of the SDU Climate Cluster and SDU Life Cycle Engineering. His research focuses on Circular Economy, Industrial Ecology, Waste and Resources Management, and Life Cycle Assessment, with a strong emphasis on sustainable growth and resource efficiency.

• Postdoctoral Fellow, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (2019–2021)

His recent publications highlight applications of LCA in evaluating additive manufacturing, plastic packaging, and critical material recycling within green transition contexts. He also investigates systemic challenges in textile waste, ICT product obsolescence, and rebound effects in reuse practices.

Scientific awards include the DANROAD Prize (2025) for innovative drug recycling. He supervises PhD student Bubinek R. and teaches courses on Eco-efficient Engineering, Waste Management, and Solid Waste Processing.