Vita Weitong Xu

I am a PhD candidate specializing in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Material Flow Analysis (MFA), and environmental and risk assessment. My doctoral research is conducted through a collaboration between KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and the Blue Food Center, focusing on the sustainable upscaling of marine biomass production and marine carbon sequestration. Using data-driven methods, I analyze the long-term environmental, societal, and economic implications of these systems.

With an interdisciplinary approach, I combine systems thinking, modeling, and policy studies to address urgent sustainability challenges. My work includes quantifying climate impacts, assessing the use of marine resources, and developing life cycle–based models.

A central motivation in my work is to bridge the gap between research and industry—translating environmental science into practical strategies for businesses and policymakers. I am increasingly interested in developing tools that can support a balanced transition between economic growth and environmental responsibility.