Fredrik Hedenus

Fredrik Hedenus is an Associate Professor at Physical Resource Theory, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. His research focuses on strategies to reduce climate impact from energy and food production, with emphasis on policy instruments and the effects of technical and behavioral measures.

Dr. Hedenus' research interests span climate change mitigation, energy systems analysis, renewable energy integration, biomass utilization, and the climate impact of food systems. His work combines technical energy system modeling with policy analysis to identify cost-effective pathways for deep decarbonization. He has particular expertise in analyzing the role of biomass in energy systems, the integration challenges of variable renewable energy sources like wind and solar, and the climate implications of dietary choices.

His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to high-impact energy and climate journals, with recent work focusing on European energy system transitions, hydropower resilience, wind power deployment patterns, and the feasibility of local climate targets. Dr. Hedenus frequently engages with policy debates through opinion pieces in major Swedish newspapers, addressing topics like climate target setting, dietary changes for climate mitigation, and the role of nuclear power in decarbonization strategies.

Dr. Hedenus has received research funding from multiple sources including the Swedish Energy Agency, the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research (Mistra), and the European Commission. He serves on Gothenburg City's Climate Council, providing scientific expertise to inform municipal climate action.