Kim Högnabba

Kim Högnabba is a researcher at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Åbo Akademi University, focusing on sustainable energy systems and industrial decarbonization. Their work aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in environmental and economic impact assessments.

• Research Areas: Industrial heat pumps, sustainable process engineering, energy systems optimization, and environmental-economic trade-off analysis.

Recent Publications (2023–2024) address the deployment of very high temperature heat pumps (VHTHPs) in European industries, emphasizing performance metrics, carbon reduction, and economic viability. Notable contributions include studies on the dairy industry and predictive modeling frameworks.

Media Visibility: Featured in a Norwegian article discussing climate-friendly yogurt and chocolate milk production through VHTHPs.