Ali Mohammadi, Karlstad University

Associate Professor in Environmental and Energy Systems
Karlstad University
ali.mohammadi@kau.se

Ali Mohammdi is an Associate Professor in the department of Engineering and Chemical Sciences at Karlstad University. His research focuses on developing strategies to enhance the sustainability indicators of bio-based production systems. Since 2013, he has led or contributed to international projects on environmental and economic sustainability analysis with partners in Japan, Finland, Australia, Vietnam and South Africa. Currently, he leads the consortium ‘WoodPro‘ between Sweden and Finland. The consortium aims to determine the most sustainable biorefining options for valorizing forest residues into 2,3 butanediol, biopolymer, and hydrochar products.

In 2016, Ali was honored with the Outstanding Young Scientist Award in the Division of Energy, Resources, and the Environment by the European Geosciences Union (EGU).

Sustainability Assessment of Bioeconomy Systems

Sustainability assessment of bioeconomy systems is essential to ensure that the transition to bio-based resources contributes beneficially to environmental, social, and economic dimensions without compromising the needs of future generations. As bioeconomy systems—using biological resources for energy, food, and materials—continue to expand, evaluating their long-term sustainability is vital. Key methodologies for quantifying sustainability indicators include Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Absolute Environmental Sustainability Assessment (AESA), Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA), and Social LCA. These approaches allow stakeholders to measure indicators such as carbon-, Energy-, Water- footprints, biodiversity impacts, the use of resources, health, and safety, enabling informed decision-making for sustainable development.