Edgar Hertwich

Edgar Hertwich is a Professor of Industrial Ecology at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He is on partial leave from NTNU, serving as a Senior Researcher at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Austria and as a partner in the environmental data company XIO Sustainability Analytics. His work bridges academic research and practical applications for climate mitigation.

• Current affiliations: NTNU (Professor), IIASA (Senior Researcher), XIO Sustainability Analytics (Partner)
• Previous roles: Professor at Yale University (2015-2019), Fellow at Yale (2019-2022), Professor at NTNU (2003-2015)

Hertwich's research focuses on industrial ecology, examining material flows in economic systems to advance climate protection and sustainable development. His work spans machinery, buildings, urban form, and food supply systems, employing life cycle analysis, cross-flow analysis, and economic modeling. He contributes to global policy frameworks like the UN's Circular Economy Action Plan and EU Climate Council reports.

Recent projects include CIRCOMOD (Circular Economy Modeling for Climate Mitigation) and RAINFOREST (knowledge co-production for biodiversity). He has been recognized with NTNU's Prize for Research and Artistic Activity (2023) for his contributions.

• Scientific Awards
  • NTNU's Prize for Research and Artistic Activity (2023)
• Editorial Roles
  • Environmental Science & Technology
  • Journal of Industrial Ecology
  • Journal of Economic Structures

As a thought leader in industrial ecology, Hertwich connects technical insights to policy, emphasizing material efficiency and resource allocation. His work influences EU climate strategies and global environmental assessments.