Research in Industrial Materials Recycling

Research Project, 2026 – 2028

The overall aim of the program is to strengthen the conditions at Chalmers to, together with the expertise and experience at Stena, serve as a broad resource in the transition to a more sustainable society. Several activities at Chalmers have the potential to jointly create that breadth.

In a circular economy, resources need to be used more efficiently than today; improved recycling is part of this transition. Through this collaboration, Chalmers shall:

Strengthen its ability to utilize research within the field of recycling and contribute to long-term competence supply
Be recognized as a leader in academic research in the recycling field
Become more attractive as a higher education institution and create conditions for recruiting more doctoral students
Strengthen collaboration with international universities with sustainable development as a driving force
Improve the conditions for external funding of research within the recycling field
When recruiting researchers, consider their opportunities for employment within the recycling industry
Stena shall:

Utilize research and development that aligns with the company’s strategy
Through a focus on recycling, be able in the long term to offer customers competitive solutions
With research support, provide authorities and other decision-makers with a basis for policy and regulatory decisions
Gain media visibility by having a professorship named after Stena