Majid Tabatabaei
Technical University of Leoben & European University on Responsible Consumption and Production| Technical University of Leoben & European University on Responsible Consumption and Production | |
| Leoben, Austria | |
| Member ID | 5283 |
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| Member since | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Status | Active |
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About
I am a dynamic sustainability researcher holding a master's degree in petroleum engineering. Over six years of hands-on experience in the industry have allowed me to hone my analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. My journey extends beyond energy sector, encompassing environmental/circular engineering and sustainable development through diverse university courses and collaborations with experts.Currently, I am a researcher at Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria, working on the projects "WINTRUST: Wintersport Resource Efficiency and Improved Circular Economy." and "BeyondRecycling:
Valorization of Non-Recyclable Textile Waste" In this role, I conduct sustainability Assessment (SA) such as LCA, LCC and MFA for the End-of-Life (EoL) phase of polymer-based materials.
My passion lies in exploring the nexus between material, energy, water, and the environment, leading to green technologies and circular economy solutions.
Observing widespread dissatisfaction in various professions, I have discerned the correlation between job satisfaction and life quality. My motivation stems from a desire for respect, continuous learning, and personal growth. I thrive on building professional connections, so feel free to reach out to me anytime.
Details
BSc in Petroleum Engineering – University of TehranMSc in Petroleum Engineering (Production) – Amirkabir University of Technology
PhD in Polymer Engineering & Science (Responsible Consumption and Production) – Technical University of Leoben (ongoing)
Research Interests
My research applies advanced sustainability assessment methodologies to quantify trade-offs and guide decision-making at the interface of material and energy systems.- Sustainability Assessment Methodologies: Application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Life Cycle Costing (LCC), and integrated Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) to evaluate the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of technologies. This is complemented by Techno-Economic Assessment (TEA) to assess technical feasibility and scalability from lab to market.
- Circular Economy & Waste Valorization: Developing and assessing recycling and upcycling strategies for complex waste streams including polymer-based materials. This includes an End-of-Life Management frameworks to maximize resource recovery and close material loops
- Material-Energy Nexus: Investigating the interdependencies between material flows and energy systems, including the life cycle impacts of energy storage technologies, the role of materials in enabling the energy transition, and the integration of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS).