KJP Ragaert

KJP Ragaert is a Full Professor and Key Domain Chair specializing in Circular Plastics and Circular Chemical Engineering at the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research advances sustainable materials through innovations in polymer recycling, waste management, and circular economy principles.

Research interests focus on:

• Developing recyclability assessment methods for plastics
• Quality metrics for recycled materials
• Supply chain alignment in circular packaging
• Material-driven sustainable design frameworks
• Technical solutions for marine plastic waste

Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on polymer degradation analysis, recycling economics, HDPE material enhancement, and contamination challenges in plastic recycling, with strong cross-disciplinary links to environmental science and industrial ecology.

Secondary academic activities include:

• Associate Editor for Waste Management journal (Elsevier)
• Member of Impact Committee at ReOcean Fund
• Expert Advisor for Fossil-free Plastics at Systemiq