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Sustainability
Our research group is dedicated to advancing sustainability through comprehensive life cycle thinking and integrated assessment methodologies. We specialize in conducting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Life Cycle Costing (LCC), Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA), and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluations to support sustainable innovation and strategic decision-making.
Our past experience include:
- Expert support in R&D for the development and implementation of eco-design strategies.
- Material and energy flow analysis to identify decarbonization opportunities and environmental impacts across value chains.
- Techno-economic assessments that provide companies with actionable insights to enhance performance, affordability, and drive sustainability.
- Guidance for companies and policy makers in developing and adopting circular economy solutions that are environmentally and economically viable.
Our primary focus is on the automotive and power generation sectors, where we work to foster the transition toward more sustainable technologies, products, and systems. By bridging the gap between environmental sustainability and economic feasibility, we empower stakeholders to make informed, responsible choices that contribute to a more sustainable future.
Collaboration is at the core of our research approach. Our group is actively involved in several EU-funded projects , National-funded projects and Industry-funded projects , working alongside a diverse network of automotive stakeholders including industry leaders, research institutions, and policy organizations. These projects foster cross-sectoral innovation and enable the development of practical, scalable solutions for a more sustainable mobility future.
Through these initiatives, we contribute our expertise in:
- Life cycle sustainability assessments
- Eco-design strategy development
- Techno-economic and circular economy analyses
Our role in these projects supports the integration of sustainability criteria into R&D, manufacturing, and policy-making processes across the automotive value chain. By working closely with European partners, we help drive forward the Green Deal objectives, climate neutrality targets, and the transformation of the automotive sector toward a circular and low-carbon economy.
These collaborations not only strengthen our research impact but also ensure our methodologies and insights are aligned with real-world industrial needs and European policy frameworks.
Have a look on our contributions to: