Full title of your research work
An efficient estimation and rebalancing of flows and compositions in ecoinvent.
Popularized title of your research work
An efficient estimation and rebalancing of flows and compositions in ecoinvent.
Short introduction
My name is Han De Wachter and I am in the fifth year of my PhD in Chemical Engineering, under the supervision of Professor Guillaume Majeau-Bettez. My thesis focuses on improving life cycle inventories by leveraging optimization and conservation of mass and elements.
What method did you use to explain your thesis in 3 minutes?
Presentation with visual support and examples.
How was your research topic inspired?
My research topic was inspired by the need of validation and verification of inventories used for life cycle assessment.
If you could dedicate your research to someone (past, present, or future), who would it be and why?
If I could dedicate my work to someone it would be to my family who is always there to support me.
Three keywords to define your research work
life cycle assessment, material flow analysis and optimization
