Sebastian Karlsson

Sebastian Karlsson is a Researcher in the Department of Energy Technology at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, specializing in industrial decarbonization through carbon capture and storage (CCS) systems. His work focuses on modeling cost-optimal CO₂ transport infrastructure and biomass supply chains for Swedish industries, particularly the pulp and paper sector.

His educational background includes a Doctoral thesis titled Energy infrastructures for low-carbon-emitting industries (2023) and a Licentiate thesis on CO₂ transportation infrastructure and biomass supply systems for carbon capture and storage (2021).

Research interests center on industrial decarbonization pathways, with expertise in:

• CO₂ capture and transport network optimization
• BECCS implementation in biomass-intensive industries
• Policy-economic analysis of permitting and grid constraints
• Regional biomass supply chain modeling

His methodology integrates systems engineering with climate policy analysis to address Sweden-specific industrial challenges.

Publication trends since 2021 reveal consistent focus on Swedish industrial decarbonization, with 9 works spanning journal articles, theses, and conference papers. Key thematic clusters include infrastructure cost optimization (40% of works), biomass-CCS integration (30%), and policy-regulatory analysis (30%), demonstrating technical depth in energy systems modeling applied to real-world industrial contexts.

Currently participating in the European Commission-funded project Providing access to cost-efficient, replicable, safe and flexible CCUS (ACCSESS) (2021-2025), he collaborates with senior researchers including Filip Johnsson and Fredrik Normann. No student supervision activities are documented in the provided materials.

His research operates within Chalmers' Energy Technology department, contributing to Sweden's national decarbonization strategy through industry-focused technical solutions and policy recommendations.