Registration to Introduction to LCA Modelling on Oct 4, 5, and 7 now open
16 Sep 2021
You are cordially invited to an "Introduction to LCA Modelling: theoretical background and practical exercises using openLCA software," an online workshop that will discuss the basic concepts of the Life Cycle Assessment approach according to the ISO STANDARDS 14044 and provide an introduction to openLCA Software modelling. This workshop is co-hosted by The Ateneo Institute of Sustainability, Department of Environmental Science, and the John Gokongwei School of Management.
The main learning outcomes of the event are:
- Understanding of the main life cycle thinking concepts and key aspects on the environmental impacts;
- Getting acquainted with Life Cycle Assessment towards the main methodological steps according to the ISO STANDARDS 14044;
- Using openLCA software with the support of given exercises;
- Practical assignment for students modelling with openLCA software.
Workshop schedule:
Oct. 4, Monday, 2:00-6:30pm
Oct. 5, Tuesday, 3:00-6:30pm
Oct. 7, Thursday 3:00-6:00pm
Attendees are required to be present on all 3 days of the event. Please register at: https://go.ateneo.edu/LCA-Mod-Workshop
The workshop will be facilitated via Zoom. Slots are limited. A confirmation email will be sent after September 24 once your slot has been confirmed. Kindly email ais@ateneo.edu for any questions or concerns.
This workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Francesco Romagnoli and Dr. Maksims Feofilovs of Riga Technical University.
Dr. Francesco Romagnoli is a professor at the Institute of Energy Systems and Environment at the Riga Technical University Environmental Engineering, specializing in cleaner production processes. Among his research interests are Life Cycle Assessment and System Dynamics modelling within techno-feasibility and sustainability evaluations for bioenergy pathways and urban system resilience as capability to recover after extreme stress conditions.
Dr. sc. ing., Maksims Feofilovs is an associate professor at the RTU IESE. His main research areas include Life Cycle Analysis, System Dynamics modelling and urban resilience. Author of 11 scientific publications cited in SCOPUS, he has experience in international scientific projects, including novel LCA tool development. He is leading the practical works in LCA study courses at Riga Technical University.
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