Pierre Van Rysselberge

Doktorand | PhD student
Institutionen för energi och teknik | Department of energy and technology
pierre.van.rysselberge@slu.se

My research focuses on identifying optimal carbon sequestration methods within the Swedish agricultural sector to support achieving the sector’s net-zero emissions goals. Specifically, my current work explores the use of Salix biomass, investigating its transformation into biochar or its combustion coupled with carbon capture technologies. This research highlights the potential effectiveness of these methods across different regions of Sweden.

I hold a master’s degree in Industrial Agricultural Engineering Science with a specialization in International Development from HECH Huy, Belgium. My thesis examined urban agriculture, particularly the strategic use of ”dead spaces” within cities to enhance local food production. Following my studies, I moved to Sweden, where I served as a research assistant for two years within the food systems group of the same department. My contributions included co-authoring several papers assessing environmental impacts of dietary patterns in various Nordic countries, systematically mapping policy interventions aimed at sustainable food consumption, and exploring other related topics.

Although substantial research has targeted emission reduction across the agricultural sector, achieving absolute net-zero emissions remains challenging. My research is critical in addressing this challenge by providing effective carbon sequestration strategies to offset residual emissions.