Risto Soukka

Risto Soukka is a Professor of Environmental Technology at the Department of Sustainability Science within the LUT School of Energy Systems at LUT University. His research focuses on life cycle modelling to reduce environmental impacts of products, services, and organizations through evaluating novel sustainability solutions, conducting footprint calculations, and developing pathways toward climate neutrality. His team, Life Cycle Management, emphasizes methodological advancements in handprint approaches and P2X solutions. Notable areas include carbon neutrality frameworks for institutions, hydrogen economy risks, and circular economy applications.

Key research interests include energy systems decarbonization, sustainable aviation ecosystems, and quantifying positive environmental impacts via handprint methodologies. He has contributed to frameworks for carbon-neutral universities and hydrogen infrastructure safety protocols. Soukka's work integrates lifecycle assessment (LCA) with policy analysis, emphasizing practical solutions for climate mitigation.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary applications of sustainability science, including nutrient footprint analysis and packaging strategies to reduce food waste. His contributions span from technical analyses of energy systems to educational frameworks for sustainable engineering practices.