| Session | Topic | Lecturer(s) | Date & Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to LCA | Yvonne van der Meer, Cris García Saravia | 16/04/2020, 14 to 16 (CET) |
| 2 | Applications of LCA | Matty Janssen | 23/04/2020, 14 to 16 (CET) |
| 3 | LCA methodology | Pouya Samani | 30/04/2020, 14 to 16 (CET) |
| 4 | An illustrative LCA study | Ali Ghannadzadeh | 07/05/2020, 14 to 16 (CET) |
| 5 | Selected LCA case studies | Carlos García Velásquez | 14/05/2020, 14 to 16 (CET) |
| 6 | Sensitivity analysis | Jeremy Gregory | 28/05/2020, 14 to 16 (CET) |
| 7 | Final assessement | Pouya Samani, Cris García Saravia | 04/06/2020, 14 to 16 (CET) |
Session 1. Introduction to LCA
– Introduction to the course
– Introduction to sustainability and biobased materials
– Introduction to LCA
– Introduction to circular economy
Session 2. Applciations of LCA
– Various examples of the applications of LCA in different sectors
Session 3. LCA methodology
– LCA framework and principles
– LCA goal and scope (functional unit, system boundaries, etc.)
– LCA inventory analysis
– LCA impact assessment methods
– LCA interpretation
Session 4. An illustrative LCA study
– An illustrative LCA example ( Aluminum can vs PET bottle)
Session 5. Selected LCA case studies
– In this session, selected case studies will be discussed by interacting with the participants.
Session 6. Sensitivity analysis
– uncertainty and sensitivity analyses
Session 7. Final assessement
– The participants will be assessed by reviewing a published LCA study in the field of their case study.