Regular biography
Christian Ludwig is an Adjunct Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the CE department. His research focuses on solid waste treatment, with an emphasis on chemical processes and materials in thermal and aqueous systems. He leads the Ludwig Group (GR-LUD) at EPFL and is associated with the Chemical Processes and Materials (CPM) research group at PSI. His work includes the development of analytical devices, the synthesis and characterization of nano-particle-based materials for biofuel synthesis and clean technology applications, and the recovery of rare earth elements and phosphorus from waste. Ludwig's research also addresses sustainable resource management, recycling of minerals and metals, and the fate of trace elements and nanoparticles in waste and biofuel applications.
Scholar-generated biography
Christian Ludwig is a professor at the Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), specializing in solid waste management and waste technology. His research focuses on the environmental assessment of waste materials, including recycling, energy recovery, and landfilling. Ludwig investigates the life cycle costs and environmental performance of materials in automobile applications and explores waste analytics through the study of nanoparticles in municipal solid-waste incineration. His work also addresses bioenergy potential, sustainable biomass use, and the challenges of managing nanomaterials in waste streams. Ludwig's research contributes to the development of efficient waste treatment technologies and sustainable resource management strategies.