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About
Michael is a Lead at KAPSARC working on the life cycle sustainability assessment of transport and energy systems. His focus is on conventional and alternative powertrain systems, with a special interest in low-carbon fuels and energy pathways. He previously served as a Researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) on several Horizon 2020 transport research projects. Michael holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences from VUB.
Publications

12 January 2025
A Maritime Sector in Transition – The Role of Saudi ArabiaThe maritime sector currently accounts for approximately 2.3% of global CO₂ emissions, with forecasts suggesting that this figure could rise to 10%-13% by 2050 (IMO 2023). This significant increase emphasizes the pressing need for decarbonization to mitigate environmental risks. This...