Eva Pongracz
D.Sc.(Tech.), Dr.Univ., Lic.Sc.(Tech.), M.Sc.(Tech.)
Professor
Energy systems and environmental engineering
Water, Energy and Environmental Engineering
Faculty of Technology
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Prof. Eva Pongrácz is vice-head of the Water, Energy and Environmental Engineering research unit at the Faculty of Technology. She is an environmental engineer with a keen understanding of sustainable development. Her research focus is in energy transition and circular economy, with a special attention on arctic issues. She is also leading the Energy and Environmental Engineering Research Group, which focuses on smart energy systems, renewable energy, decarbonization and critical material recycling. She has an extensive collaboration network and project experience across the Northern Periphery and Arctic region, promoting environmental protection, decentralized energy solutions and sustainable regional development.
Research interests
- sustainability
- sustainable energy
- energy transition
- circular economy
- environmental justice
Researcher information
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Researcher profiles
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Contact information
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Visiting address
Linnanmaa campus, PR 337-2
Postal address
P.O.Box 4300
Keywords
Projects
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Solutions for transition: Fair and flexible energy system (Flaire)
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Integrating hydrogen and nuclear in the future sustainable energy system (HYDRA)
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Climate neutral, justified and sustainable H2 transition
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Energy- and cost-efficient production of solar energy under arctic environmental conditions
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Carbon footprint of the University of Oulu
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Modern villages
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Blue Circular Nets
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