Polina Yaseneva

Dr. Polina Yaseneva serves as a Research Fellow within the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at the University of Cambridge, where she leads critical research in sustainable manufacturing through the Sustainable Reaction Engineering group. Her academic profile demonstrates active supervision of PhD students and deep engagement with industrial-academic partnerships to advance sustainability methodologies.

Her research focuses on pioneering sustainability assessment frameworks that integrate life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA) for early-stage process design and technology scaling. Key investigations address the complex integration of bio-feedstocks into circular chemical supply chains, with emphasis on linking end-user product functions to life cycle sustainability impacts. This work directly confronts industrial and societal challenges including climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss through actionable pathways for clean technology development. Dr. Yaseneva additionally pioneers solutions for data gaps and stakeholder data exchange barriers in sustainable manufacturing transitions.

Dr. Yaseneva maintains active supervision of PhD students and cultivates strategic collaborations with industrial partners and academic institutions to ensure real-world applicability of her sustainability frameworks. Her research directly informs industry practices in sustainable chemical manufacturing through predictive assessment tools that prevent costly late-stage redesigns. As a member of the Sustainable Reaction Engineering group, she contributes to Cambridge's leadership in developing reaction engineering solutions that balance technical efficiency with environmental stewardship.