Research team
Expertise
My academic background is in materials engineering, where I gained broad experience with different materials—such as metals, ceramics, and biomaterials—with a particular focus on semiconductors. During my Master’s studies, I conducted my first independent research in the field of socio-technological systems (STS). I used methods from technology diffusion studies to explore how different elements within an STS interact, applying this to a case study on the global development and spread of modern wind power technology. For my PhD, I specialized in assessing the environmental impact of pyrolytic chemical recycling methods for plastic waste. This involved studying the petrochemical and waste management industries and translating small-scale lab results into useful data for detailed process and life cycle models. A major part of my work was developing hybrid methods that combine life cycle assessment (LCA), material flow analysis, and statistical entropy to evaluate how well different recycling options perform within a circular economy. Currently, my research focuses on turning circular economy principles into practical tools that businesses can use to make better decisions about their sustainability strategies. Building on my PhD work, I aim to simplify data collection and reduce model complexity, ensuring these tools remain insightful for decision-makers.