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Christian Ludwig is an Adjunct Professor at EPFL and head of the joint EPFL-PSI Professorship, leading the Chemical Processes and Materials (CPM) research group at the Paul Scherrer Institute. His work bridges sustainable resource management, waste treatment technologies, and nanomaterials development with applications in energy and environmental systems. Education: PhD in Inorganic, Analytical, and Physical Chemistry from University of Berne (1993) Master's degree from University of Berne (1990) Research interests focus on developing sustainable technologies for resource management. His group investigates thermal and aqueous waste treatment systems, bioenergy technologies, nanoparticle-based materials for clean technology applications, analytical methods for real-time environmental monitoring, and recycling strategies for minerals and rare earth elements. Recent work examines nucleation processes, trace element fate in bioenergy systems, and algal biomass applications. Publication trends show strong focus on sustainable materials processing, environmental nanotechnology, and waste valorization. Recent articles demonstrate innovative approaches to nanoparticle characterization, supercritical fluid applications, and resource recovery from complex waste streams. Scientific awards: No major awards documented in provided materials. Advising and lab leadership: Supervised 23 PhD students and leads the Ludwig Group (EPFL) and CPM group (PSI), focusing on sustainable energy carriers and processes. Research integrates synchrotron methods, nanoparticle synthesis, and environmental technology development.

• Solid Waste Treatment
• Nanoparticle Synthesis
• Bioenergy Technology
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Prof. Dr. Oliver Kröcher is the head of the Laboratory for Sustainable Energy Carriers and Processes at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) and an Adjunct Professor at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) since 2013. His professional leadership includes chairing the Swiss Competence Center for Energy Research (SCCER BIOSWEET) from 2014–2021 and co-developing a highly efficient DeNOx system for diesel engines, which earned him two major awards in 2005. Education : PhD in Chemical Engineering from ETH Zurich (1994–1997); Chemistry studies at the University of Würzburg (1988–1993) Research Focus : Oliver Kröcher specializes in heterogeneous catalysis for sustainable energy systems, including CO2 conversion , biomass valorization , and DeNOx technologies . His work spans supercritical fluid chemistry , sol-gel synthesis of hybrid catalysts, and industrial process development for catalytic systems in energy applications. Scientific Contributions : His early research on supercritical CO2 hydrogenation and sol-gel derived catalysts laid the foundation for modern CO2 utilization technologies. Later work focused on heterogeneous gas-phase reactions (propene to acrolein, methanol to methyl mercaptan) and catalyst quality control for industrial production plants. Awards : Swiss Technology Award 2005, Special Environmental Prize 2005 (ABB Schweiz AG) Additional Roles : Chief Editor of Frontiers in Fuels since 2022, member of the Extended Energy Commission of the Swiss Academies of Sciences since 2018, and active participant in international advisory boards for catalysis and bioenergy research.

• Catalysis
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Biomass Utilization
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Prof. Dr. Russell McKenna is Full Professor of Energy Systems Analysis at ETH Zürich's Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, and heads the Laboratory for Energy Systems Analysis at the Paul Scherrer Institute. He also holds an honorary professorship at the University of Aberdeen focused on energy transition. His research encompasses: Energy system modeling for decentralized applications Techno-economic assessments of renewable technologies Hydrogen infrastructure planning and policy Socio-technical aspects of energy transitions Multi-criteria decision support for sustainability Recent publications analyze low-carbon fuel integration, spatial aspects of energy infrastructure, and environmental trade-offs in net-zero pathways. Article themes consistently address system integration challenges, cost-security tradeoffs, and geographical determinants of energy transitions. He received the 2017 Interdisciplinary Prize from KIT for his habilitation work and serves in advisory roles for energy policy initiatives. His research informs European energy transition strategies through collaborative projects examining offshore integration, municipal energy autonomy, and material constraints.

• Energy System Modelling
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Energy Economics
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Dr. Tilman Schildhauer is a Senior Scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland, affiliated with the Laboratory for Sustainable Energy Carriers & Processes. He has held leadership roles in Swiss IEA Bioenergy Task 44 and coordinated the Energy System Integration platform ESI. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering (ETH Zürich, 2001), Diploma in Chemical Engineering (University of Dortmund, 1996). Research Interests: Focus on thermochemical processes for energy storage and biomass conversion, including methanation for synthetic natural gas (SNG) and Power-to-Gas, methanol synthesis, fluidized bed hydrodynamics, gas cleaning, process chain analysis, heat/mass transfer in reactors, and multifunctional reactor design. Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes fluidized bed reactors for methanation, techno-economic-environmental assessments of Power-to-X, sulfur poisoning/regeneration in catalysts, and carbon negative biofuel synthesis. His studies span chemical reaction engineering, reactor design, and sustainable energy systems. Scientific Recognition: Watt d’Or award (2018, 2009) for methanation projects Collegium Helveticum fellowship (2000/2001) Grants & Collaborations: Involved in IEA Bioenergy Task 44, leading Swiss flexible bioenergy initiatives, and collaborative projects with institutions like ETH Zürich and Technical University of Delft. Labs & Teams: Works at PSI’s Energy System Integration platform, leading methanation research and advising on catalytic processes.

• Catalytic Processes
• Fluidized Bed Reactors
• Biomass Conversion
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Prof. Dr. Timothy Griffin serves as Head of the FHNW Institute of Bioenergy and Resource Efficiency within the School of Engineering and Environment at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW). His leadership role positions him at the critical intersection of technological innovation and environmental sustainability, directing research initiatives that address global energy and resource challenges. His research expertise spans: Bioenergy conversion technologies Industrial resource efficiency optimization Sustainable engineering systems design Environmental impact assessment methodologies Circular economy implementation As institute head, Griffin oversees applied research projects focusing on practical solutions for energy transition and sustainable resource management. His work emphasizes real-world implementation through industry partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration, directly supporting FHNW's mission of bridging technological advancement with environmental stewardship. While specific publication details aren't provided in available materials, his research trajectory demonstrates consistent focus on scalable sustainable technologies for industrial applications. Griffin actively leads research teams developing bioenergy solutions and resource-efficient processes, though specific grant details and student supervision information aren't documented in current sources. His institute serves as a regional hub for sustainable technology development, working closely with industrial partners to translate research into operational practices.

• Bioenergy
• Resource Efficiency
• Sustainable Engineering
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Prof. Frédéric Vogel holds a joint appointment as Professor for Renewable Energies at Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW and leads the Catalytic Process Engineering Group at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI). His research focuses on catalytic hydrothermal gasification of biomass, lignin depolymerization, and sustainable energy systems. He co-founded Hydromethan AG to commercialize biomass gasification technologies. Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, ETH Zurich (1993–1997) Diploma in Chemical Engineering, ETH Zurich (1989–1993) Research Interests: Prof. Vogel’s work spans hydrothermal biomass conversion, catalyst development for supercritical water processes, and biofuel production. His innovations include salt separation methods, sulfur-resistant catalysts, and valorization of lignin-derived chemicals. His research aims to bridge fundamental science and industrial applications in renewable energy. Key Achievements: Developed novel processes for biomass-to-SNG (synthetic natural gas) Co-invented the catalytic hydrothermal gasification technology commercialized by Hydromethan AG Recipient of multiple awards for contributions to green chemistry and sustainable energy Grants & Collaborations: Supported by Swiss National Science Foundation grants, EU projects, and industry partnerships. His work integrates PSI’s infrastructure with academic teaching at FHNW. Labs & Teams: Leads the Catalytic Process Engineering Lab at PSI, focusing on pilot-scale biomass conversion and catalyst testing.

• Catalytic Process Engineering
• Hydrothermal Gasification
• Bioenergy
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Dr. Alan Pérez is a Researcher at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), affiliated with the School of Life Sciences and the Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics. His work focuses on chemical engineering and biotechnology, particularly in process intensification, sustainable biomass processing, and liquid membrane technologies. He has contributed to research on deep eutectic solvents for pulping, lactic acid fermentation optimization, and advanced separation systems for bio-products. His research interests span environmental science and biochemical engineering, with a strong emphasis on developing sustainable solutions for industrial biotechnology. Key projects include integrating liquid membranes into fermentation processes and studying phase equilibria in chemical systems. Dr. Pérez has authored/co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery , Frontiers in Chemistry , and Chemical Engineering and Processing . His work addresses challenges in renewable resource utilization and process efficiency.

• Chemical Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Environmental Science
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Jonas Schnidrig is a Lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Engineering (STI) and the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC). He works as an External Employee in the SCI STI FM Group at EPFL Valais Wallis, based at the IPESE institute in Sion. His research focuses on sustainable energy policy and planning, specializing in energy system modeling, optimization, and decision support for the energy transition. He actively bridges research, industry, government, and society by developing strategies that balance ecological, social, and economic dimensions of energy transitions. Dr. Schnidrig's educational background includes: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Energy and Technologies) from EPFL-HES-So Valais Wallis (2020-2024) Master's in Mechanical Engineering (Thermodynamics & Energetics) from EPFL (2018-2020) Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from EPFL (2013-2018) His research interests span sustainable energy system modeling, life cycle assessment, renewable energy planning, rational use of energy, and thermoeconomic optimization. He specializes in energy system integration, incorporating sustainability metrics into energy planning, policy support for sustainable energy transitions, and renewable energy finance and infrastructure planning. His work emphasizes a life-cycle perspective to evaluate the ecological, social, and economic dimensions of energy systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on decentralized energy systems, multi-actor energy planning, and the integration of environmental metrics into energy modeling. His research demonstrates how strategic decentralization can reduce system costs by up to 10% while increasing self-consumption by up to 68%. He has pioneered methodologies that integrate life-cycle impact assessment into energy system modeling, showing potential for 15-47% cost reductions alongside 31-81% reductions in environmental impacts. His notable scientific achievement includes: Zanelli Prize for outstanding contribution to sustainable development (2020) Dr. Schnidrig coordinates the EnergyScope Community, which brings together over 50 researchers and practitioners, and contributes to major international projects including EnergyScope Community, Net Zero Valais, and collaborations with Polytechnique Montréal, Hydro Québec, and Swiss energy institutions. He supervises semester and master projects at EPFL and teaches the course "Sustainability, climate and energy" (ENV-421). He leads research on digital twins for cities within the Blue City project and focuses on understanding the role of infrastructure in high share renewable energy systems, investigating synergies across different scales, and developing sustainable energy systems that align economic efficiency with environmental sustainability.

• Sustainable Energy System Modelling
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Renewable Energy Planning
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Dr. Richard Emmanuel Cabrera Jimenez is a researcher affiliated with the Chemical Systems Engineering department at ETH Zürich , a leading institution in engineering and technology. His work focuses on sustainability-driven chemical process optimization and environmental impact assessment. Role: Staff member of the Professorship for Chemical Systems Engineering Location: HCI G 136, ETH Zürich Campus Research Interests: Sustainable Biorefineries Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) Microalgae Biofuels Decarbonization of Transportation Publications show expertise in chemical process modeling , renewable energy systems , and environmental policy frameworks . Recent works address biofuel supply chain optimization and planetary boundaries in industrial applications.

• Sustainable Biorefineries
• Life-Cycle Assessment
• Renewable Energy Systems
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Christos Comninellis is an Honorary Professor at the School of Basic Sciences (SB) of EPFL, affiliated with the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC). He specializes in environmental electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, and fuel cell technology. His research focuses on electrochemical oxidation processes for wastewater treatment, electrochemical promotion of catalytic activity (EPOCAP), and the development of advanced electrochemical reactors for sustainable applications. Education: BSc in Chemistry (University of Alexandria, 1970) and PhD in Technical Sciences (EPFL, 1979). Teaching includes Applied Chemistry, Transport Phenomena, and Environmental Technologies. He has authored over 170 papers, 14 patents, and supervised 17 doctoral theses. Collaborations with industry led to innovations in bipolar electrochemical reactors for oxidant regeneration. Research highlights include studies on active/non-active electrode behavior (IrO₂ and BDD electrodes), kinetic modeling of organic oxidation, and the Non-Faradaic Electrochemical Modification of Catalytic Activity (NEMCA). His work bridges fundamental electrochemistry and practical applications in environmental protection. Professional roles include membership in EPFL's Evaluation Committee and jury for outstanding PhD theses. Active in academic leadership, he has presented at over 130 international conferences, delivering five plenary lectures in recent years. His lab, part of ISIC, collaborates across disciplines to advance electrochemical solutions for global challenges.

• Environmental Electrochemistry
• Electrocatalysis
• Fuel Cells
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Tuong-Van Nguyen is a Lecturer at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with multiple research groups including SCI-STI-FM, SEL-ENS, and SHS-ENS. Their work spans interdisciplinary energy systems analysis, focusing on industrial sustainability, renewable integration, and thermodynamic optimization. Research Focus Energy transition frameworks Biomass utilization and biorefineries Grid integration of electric vehicles Process integration for industrial retrofits Exergy analysis and thermodynamic efficiency Key Article Trends Optimization of biomass and fossil fuel co-processing (2022–2023) Energy monitoring strategies in food processing (2020–2021) Techno-economic assessments for electrification and electrofuels (2020–2021) Multi-objective optimization in offshore energy systems (2012–2016)

• Energy Systems
• Process Integration
• Renewable Energy
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François Maréchal is a Professor at the Industrial Process and Energy Systems Engineering Group (IPESE) within the School of Engineering (STI) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL). His research focuses on computer-aided process integration, exergy analysis, and thermo-economic optimization of industrial and energy systems, with particular emphasis on renewable energy integration and waste heat valorization. Education : Chemical Engineer (1986) and PhD in Applied Sciences (1995) from the University of Liège, Belgium. Professional Affiliations : 2012–Present: Professor, EPFL 2005–2012: Research Teaching Master, EPFL 1995–2005: First Assistant, EPFL 1986–1995: Researcher, University of Liège Maréchal’s research addresses the integration of renewable energy resources into industrial processes and energy conversion systems, aiming to bridge thermodynamics with optimization techniques for sustainable development. He leads projects on decarbonization of industries like aluminum production, biorefineries, and pulp mills. The 15 most recent articles highlight his work on: system design optimization for aluminum decarbonization, district heating network modeling, biorefinery integration, machine learning applications in energy systems, and techno-economic assessments of hydrogen networks. Keywords span Environmental Engineering , Industrial Decarbonization , and Renewable Energy Systems . Teaching includes advanced courses in Process Integration, Exergy Analysis, and Energy Audits for Masters and postgraduate programs at EPFL. His pedagogical approach emphasizes computer-aided project-based learning to connect teaching with research. Key Collaborations involve the EDEY Doctoral Program and the Energy Domain at EPFL , with contributions to energy system modeling tools like EnergyScope and ROSMOSE.

• Process Integration
• Exergy Analysis
• Thermo-Economic Optimization
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Virginia Ruiz-Villanueva is an Eccellenza Assistant Professor at the Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics, University of Lausanne. She holds a PhD in Fluvial Geomorphology from the Complutense University of Madrid (2013) and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Bern, University of Geneva, and ETH Zurich. Her research focuses on fluvial processes, river ecosystem dynamics, and driftwood interactions, with emphasis on flood risks in mountain basins and transdisciplinary approaches integrating physical, ecological, and societal dimensions. Education: BSc Earth Sciences (University of Oviedo, 2006), MSc Geomorphology & Natural Hazards (Complutense University of Madrid, 2008), PhD Fluvial Geomorphology (2013). Postdoctoral roles include Dendrolab (University of Bern), Environmental Sciences (University of Geneva), and senior researcher at VAW/ETH Zurich (2019). Research interests span fluvial geomorphology, hydrogeomorphology, and ecohydraulics. She investigates flood hazards, driftwood dynamics, and cascading processes in mountain rivers across the Swiss Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees, Himalayas, Chilean Andes, and Tian Shan. Her work combines field studies, numerical modeling, and remote sensing, contributing to sustainable river management strategies. Recent articles emphasize large wood transport modeling, flood mitigation, and innovative applications like driftwood-derived biochar for energy storage. Awards include recognition from SEG, AEQUA, and BSG for contributions to fluvial research. Virginia collaborates internationally, leveraging interdisciplinary methods to bridge geomorphology and environmental policy. She actively promotes gender equity in field-based geosciences and advocates for participatory approaches in hazard management.

• Fluvial Geomorphology
• River Dynamics
• Flood Risks
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Paul Scherrer Institute's Chemical Processes and Materials group focuses on sustainable energy solutions through advanced material science and waste treatment technologies. Affiliation: Paul Scherrer Institute, Laboratory for Sustainable Energy Carriers & Processes Research interests include: Thermal and aqueous solid waste treatment systems Bioenergy technology development Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials for clean energy applications Online/in-situ analytical device development Trace element fate modeling in waste systems Resource recovery of rare earth elements and nutrients

• Solid Waste Treatment
• Waste and Bioenergy Technology
• Nano-Particle-based Materials
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Dr. Vanessa Burg is a Lecturer and Senior Researcher at the Chair of Ecological Systems Design, ETH Zurich, specializing in sustainable bio-resource management within the energy transition and circular economy. Her transdisciplinary research integrates geospatial analysis, agent-based modeling, and field studies to develop strategies for low-carbon economies. Her work focuses on optimizing industrial symbiosis pathways, particularly waste heat recovery for agricultural greenhouses, biomass valorization through anaerobic digestion, and spatiotemporal analysis of resource flows. Recent projects quantify exergy demand in greenhouse systems and develop optimization frameworks for clean heat/CO₂ supply in agriculture. Publications demonstrate strong emphasis on life cycle assessment, spatial resource optimization, and circular economy implementation, with applications ranging from biogas plant efficiency to renewable energy complementarity in agricultural settings. Dr. Burg coordinates research on biomass transport economics, bioenergy land-use conflicts, and regional energy transitions. She contributes to policy-relevant studies such as Switzerland's long-term biomass potential assessments and circular economy greenhouse gas reduction strategies.

• Sustainable Resource Management
• Circular Economy
• Bioenergy Systems
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