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Abstract:

In this seminar, Dr. Van Roijen will present how life cycle–based approaches can be used to translate complex system dynamics into actionable insights. She will highlight two case studies: (1) developing decarbonization pathways for the petrochemical sector using LCA, and (2) integrating LCA with supply chain and criticality assessments to evaluate trade-offs in renewable energy systems. The talk will emphasize both key findings and transferable methodologies that can be applied across disciplines to better connect scientific analysis with real-world decisions.

Biography:

Dr. Van Roijen is a life cycle analysis (LCA) researcher at the National Laboratory of the Rockies. She earned her B.S. in Chemical and Molecular Engineering from Stony Brook ³Ô¹ÏÍø and her Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UC Davis. Her research focuses on developing and applying analytical frameworks to evaluate trade-offs in materials and energy systems and to support more informed decision-making.