Dr. Van Roijen is a life cycle analysis (LCA) researcher at the National Laboratory of the Rockies. She earned her B.S. in Chemical and Molecular Engineering from Stony Brook University and her Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UC Davis. Her research focuses on developing and applying analytical frameworks to evaluate trade-offs in materials and energy systems and to support more informed decision-making.

In this seminar, Dr. Van Roijen will present how life cycle–based approaches can be used to translate complex system dynamics into actionable insights. She will highlight two case studies: (1) developing decarbonization pathways for the petrochemical sector using LCA, and (2) integrating LCA with supply chain and criticality assessments to evaluate trade-offs in renewable energy systems. The talk will emphasize both key findings and transferable methodologies that can be applied across disciplines to better connect scientific analysis with real-world decisions.