معرفی
Karin Granström is a Professor in Environmental and Energy Systems Research at Karlstad University. She leads the Water-Energy Nexus research team within the Pro2BE environment (Processes and Products for a Circular BioEconomy). Her research focuses on sustainable biofuel production from forest residues, anaerobic digestion, and environmentally friendly processes like drying and pelleting. She has authored multiple textbooks, including Introduction to Environmental Chemistry and a self-published climate-neutral cookbook.
Grants & Projects:
- 2023-2028: EXACT Project (SEK 19.4M) for circular transition research.
- 2022-2024: WP leader in WoodPro (€893k) for forest industry collaboration.
- 2019-2022: BioSirk (SEK 8.8M) for Nordic bioenergy.
Research Interests: Biofuel production, waste-to-energy systems, circular economy, anaerobic digestion optimization, and sustainable pellet manufacturing. Her work emphasizes reducing emissions and enhancing resource efficiency in industrial processes.
Awards:
- Jan Häckner Award (2003) for contributions to bioenergy research.
Labs & Teams: Active in the Water-Energy Nexus team under Pro2BE, focusing on interdisciplinary solutions for sustainable bio-based systems.
