Azita Mirzaie
My research interests lie at the intersection of Industrial Ecology, Life Cycle Assessment, and the transition towards a circular bioeconomy. Through academic research and industry experience, I have developed a strong interest in understanding how bio-based materials, resource efficiency strategies, and circular systems can contribute to reducing environmental impacts while creating long-term value. As first author of a peer-reviewed LCA publication on bamboo-based products, I gained hands-on experience in inventory modelling, allocation methods, environmental assessment, and the evaluation of bio-based production systems. I am particularly motivated by research that combines scientific rigor with practical applications, helping to guide the development of more sustainable materials, technologies, and resource systems.
- Validated CO₂ emission data for IT products, ensuring cross-source consistency between AI-generated datasets, supplier information, and internal carbon calculation frameworks
- Enhanced data reliability by cross-checking environmental datasets against technical specifications and carbon data sheets, strengthening Scope 1–3 assessment quality
- Applied AI-assisted tools (Claude) to support data structuring and validation processes within a growing climate data platform
- Performed IT value-chain hotspot analysis at Telia Company using LCA and Scope 3 accounting, identifying key emission drivers
- Conducted LCA of two server generations, showing approximately 50% lower operational emissions and approximately 65% lower embodied carbon per service unit
- Developed 10 environmental KPIs for server decisions, proposed for the 2026 IT roadmap
- Prioritized high-impact suppliers and technologies for Scope 3 reduction, supporting transition planning across teams
- Conducted ISO-aligned EPDs for agricultural products using cradle-to-gate LCA
- Assessed sustainability reports (e.g., Iran Khodro) and improved environmental governance
- Delivered LCA and circular economy workshops for academia and industry
- Published and supervised research on LCA methodology
- Increased recycled glass use by 50% and cut virgin material dependency by 20%, maintaining product quality
- Reduced operational expenses by 30% through cost-saving initiatives across labour, energy, and materials
- Developed production KPIs to track performance and drive continuous improvement across the factory floor
Conducted a comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) case study with Hempur evaluating bamboo-based sanitary pads against conventional polymer-based products. Results demonstrated lower overall environmental impacts for plant-based alternatives and identified upstream material production as the primary hotspot, providing targeted design and energy transition recommendations to improve sustainability performance.
Conducted an internal Green IT sustainability assessment supporting climate goals and IT decision-making. Applied life cycle thinking and supplier emissions analysis to evaluate the environmental impacts of IT infrastructure and technology transitions. Developed a structured framework for integrating sustainability metrics into IT planning, sourcing, and climate-related decision-making.