Patrik Thollander

Patrik Thollander is a Professor at Gävle University, specializing in energy systems and energy efficiency. His research focuses on industrial energy management, sustainable development, and policy frameworks for transportation and urban systems.

Key research interests include social construction of energy practices, supply chain energy integration, and barriers/drivers for adopting energy-efficient technologies in industries and buildings. He also explores emerging technologies like drones in regional logistics and their environmental impacts.

Recent work highlights include analyzing energy efficiency policies for SMEs, evaluating nature-based solutions for carbon neutrality, and comparing drone vs. truck emissions in last-mile delivery. His articles consistently address systemic challenges in energy transitions and policy coherence.

He has contributed to book chapters on energy behavior and authored 'Introduction to Industrial Energy Efficiency' (2020). No specific awards or advising roles are listed, though his extensive publication record indicates active involvement in international collaborations and conference proceedings.