“The Resilience and Sustainability (R&S) Group in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at ICL leads pioneering work in circularity, sustainability assessment, and digital innovation across critical sectors. The group develops robust frameworks and models for life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA), integrating environmental (LCA), social (s-LCA), and techno-economic (TEA) analyses, with methodologies aligned with international standards (e.g. ISO 14040/44, ISO 59020). Our approach supports the design and implementation of sustainable, low-carbon, and circular technologies and systems. We apply systems thinking, and contribute to standardisation efforts (e.g. Safe and Sustainable by Design, Digital Product Passports) to ensure real-world application and policy alignment. We also address social acceptance, stakeholder needs, and value chain interactions to facilitate inclusive innovation and responsible scaling.”
About ICL
Imperial College London (ICL) is a science-based university with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The Resilience and Sustainability (R&S) group at ICL is at the forefront of developing assessment frameworks and methodologies for various sectors, assessing technological implementation and integration, aiming to reinforce public acceptance and social assessment of technologies, and thus support the transition from linear economy to a circular and sustainable economy. ICL will develop the eco-design framework for HighMag’s processes to ensure high sustainability standards, as well evaluating environmental, health, and safety aspects of tested materials and processes to ensure that the products are designed with safety in mind.
The ICL Team on HighMag
ICL is represented by a brilliant team that includes:
- Daniel Dias – Research Fellow
- Elena Koumaki – Research Associate
- Spiros Gkousis – Research Associate
- Ana Arias – Research Associate
- Vasileia Vasilaki – Research Fellow
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