Achieving a climate-positive society requires a transformative shift in how industrial and energy systems are conceived and operated. At CAPE-Lab, our research on low-carbon systems and technologies adopts a systems-oriented approach, with a focus on the analysis, design, and optimisation of complex energy and industrial networks.
By integrating environmental assessments—such as carbon and water footprints—into supply chain modelling, we support the development of solutions that are both economically viable and environmentally responsible. We develop advanced quantitative tools for the strategic planning and operation of large-scale infrastructures, accounting for technical and exogenous uncertainties. These tools are designed to support robust decision-making and are coupled with techno-economic and environmental performance assessments.
Our research focuses on:
- Process design and supply chain optimization of biofuel production processes
- Design and optimization of carbon capture, transport, storage and utilization (CCS/CCU) chains
- Modelling and optimization of microalgae cultivation for sustainable products
- Process design and optimization in hard-to-abate industries (e.g. cement)
