Maria Grahn

Maria Grahn serves as an Associate Professor within the Transport, Energy and Environment department at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. Her academic career spans over 15 years with significant contributions to energy systems analysis and sustainable transport research. She maintains active collaborations with multiple Nordic research institutions and industry partners, particularly in maritime and transport decarbonization projects.

Dr. Grahn's research focuses on energy systems analysis with particular emphasis on future fuels for transport, global energy systems modeling, cost-effective use of biomass, and carbon dioxide reductions. She has developed specialized expertise in hydrogen and electrofuels (fuels produced from electricity, water and carbon dioxide), investigating their role in the transport sector's transition away from fossil fuels. Her work spans across multiple transport modes including road, maritime, and aviation sectors, with increasing focus on Nordic-specific decarbonization pathways and infrastructure requirements.

Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent research output focused on sustainable transport fuels, with recent work emphasizing practical implementation challenges, infrastructure requirements, and regional variations in decarbonization strategies. Her research increasingly incorporates participatory methods and stakeholder engagement, particularly in municipal-level transport planning. The publications demonstrate an evolution from broader energy system modeling toward more targeted analysis of specific fuel pathways and their implementation challenges across different transport sectors.

Dr. Grahn leads and participates in numerous research projects funded by Swedish and Nordic agencies, with significant involvement in maritime decarbonization initiatives. Her research portfolio includes multiple projects examining hydrogen infrastructure for heavy transport, Nordic roadmaps for sustainable shipping fuels, and comprehensive assessments of electrofuel production and utilization pathways. She has established herself as a key researcher in the Nordic sustainable transport field with strong connections to both academic and industry stakeholders.