Gregory Peters

Gregory Peters is a Full Professor at Chalmers University of Technology in the Department of Environmental Systems Analysis. His research focuses on expanding the application of sustainability assessment tools and improving their accuracy across multiple industries including clothing, water, agriculture, and chemicals.

• Environmental Systems Analysis Department, Chalmers University of Technology
• Specializes in Life Cycle Assessment methodology and applications
• Active researcher with over 130 publications

Peters' research interests center on sustainability assessment tools, with particular expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology development and application. His work spans multiple sectors including textile industry sustainability, water management systems, chemical risk assessment, and nutrient cycling. He has made significant contributions to understanding the environmental impacts of clothing consumption, wastewater treatment, and chemical substances, with a focus on improving assessment methodologies for more accurate sustainability evaluation.

Analysis of Peters' recent publications reveals a strong trend toward addressing complex environmental challenges through integrated assessment approaches. His work frequently combines Life Cycle Assessment with other methodologies to evaluate textile sustainability, chemical risks, water systems, and nutrient management. A notable pattern is the application of LCA to consumer behavior, particularly in laundry practices, where he examines the disconnect between self-reported and actual behavior. His research increasingly focuses on circular economy solutions, including nutrient recovery, textile recycling, and innovative treatment technologies for wastewater and sludge.

Peters leads or participates in numerous research projects funded by Formas, the European Commission, and industry partners. Key projects include SIDWater (Sustainable innovative drinking water treatment solutions), ZeroPM (Zero pollution of Persistent, Mobile substances), and The Future of the Laundry. These projects address critical environmental challenges through interdisciplinary approaches combining technical and behavioral solutions.

As an educator, Peters teaches life cycle assessment and environmental science to university students while also delivering education and peer-review services to industrial clients. His work bridges academic research with practical applications for industry and policy development.