{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Energy Canvas with Celtic Dynamics","title":"Mastering Life Cycle Assessment","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2342,"description":"Engineering infrastructure projects face costly, early redundancies due to rapid climate shifts and changing energy systems. This challenge requires a radical shift from static environmental metrics to dynamic, predictive planning frameworks. \nToday we explore how life cycle assessment, circular economy feedbacks, and the water-energy-climate nexus can future-proof engineering decisions. We also examine how technical professionals can navigate the delicate balance of economic, social, and environmental factors by embracing calculated risks. \nDr. John Gallagher, Associate Professor in Environmental Systems Modelling and Director of Trinity House at Trinity College Dublin, joins us to share his extensive research and academic experience. Together, we outline the exact technical frameworks needed to upskill the next generation of engineers for resilient climate adaptation.\nTHINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT\n- Defining life cycle assessment as a quantitative decision tool.\n- Evaluating end-of-life phases and predicting circular economy material flows.\n- Solving complex water-energy-climate nexus challenges with integrated system data.\n- Applying the measurement, modelling, and mitigation framework to infrastructure.\n- Upskilling engineers through the Climate Adaptation Engineering master's programme.\n \nGUEST DETAILS\nDr. John Gallagher serves as Associate Professor in Environmental Systems Modelling and Director of Trinity House at Trinity College Dublin. He pioneered the Climate Adaptation Engineering MSc programme to bridge the gap between high-level policy and technical engineering applications. His research focuses on nexus problems, environmental systems monitoring, and life cycle assessment calculations. \nEmail:  J.Gallagher@tcd.ie\n\nMORE INFORMATION\nThe Energy Canvas is brought to you by Celtic Dynamics, exploring the intersection of engineering innovation, sustainability, and business success in Ireland's evolving energy landscape. Each episode features conversations with...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EE1DSzgh7QouiwkZWNnr3IlhW-pODOTZWHht2GpycDI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNDJl/ZTlhYjcyNTI5Yjkx/NTk4MGRiZTA5OTYx/NTgwZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}