DC7

University of Southern Denmark

Denmark

Description

Multi-level material cycles and market dynamics

Research project 3b(DC 7)

explores ‘‘Multi-level material cycles and market dynamics’.
The valuation of building materials is crucial, and complex because of the volatility of building material markets. Parallel to project 3a, this project will further explore how the material cycles (e.g., production, manufacturing, use, and end-of-life management) and market dynamics (e.g., demand and supply of scrap in the building and non-building sectors) will affect the value of demounted building material. For example, fast-growing steel scrap from the transport sector will influence the supply and thus market economics of building steel recycling. This project will develop a holistic assessment framework considering the synergy between the building sector and other sectors based on full material cycles and market dynamics. This approach will be used for key representative building materials (e.g., steel, copper, timber, and aggregates) used in the construction sector (as described in project 3a) to identify the most feasible and sustainable material recovery pathways. This project aims at developing a holistic method to assess and identify the recycling and reuse pathways of building materials considering the full material cycles and market dynamics. Incorporating quantum-inspired methodologies will enable a more nuanced understanding of the probabilistic and interconnected nature of market dynamics and material cycles.

Research project 3b (DC 7) explores ‘Multi-level material cycles and market dynamics’. The valuation of building materials is crucial, and complex because of the volatility of building material markets.

Parallel to project 3a, this project will further explore how the material cycles (e.g., production, manufacturing, use, and end-of-life management) and market dynamics (e.g., demand and supply of scrap in the building and non-building sectors) will affect the value of demounted building material. For example, fast-growing steel scrap from the transport sector will influence the supply and thus market economics of building steel recycling.

This project will develop a holistic assessment framework considering the synergy between the building sector and other sectors based on full material cycles and market dynamics. This approach will be used for key representative building materials (e.g., steel, copper, timber, and aggregates) used in the construction sector (as described in project 3a) to identify the most feasible and sustainable material recovery pathways.

This project aims at developing a holistic method to assess and identify the recycling and reuse pathways of building materials considering the full material cycles and market dynamics. Incorporating quantum-inspired methodologies will enable a more nuanced understanding of the probabilistic and interconnected nature of market dynamics and material cycles.

Host Institute: University of Southern Denmark

Country: Denmark

To apply

Application

Applications are to include:

A short cover letter explaining your personal motivation in pursuing a PhD, including how you see the PhD fitting into your career trajectory.
A CV, which should include details of your eligibility (degree and residency)
Copies of your BSc and MSc degrees and transcripts.
A sample of writing, e.g., master thesis, scientific publications, professional or popular science writing
Names and contact information of at least three relevant references. We will not contact references without your consent.