The main aim of the mobility was to strengthen scientific expertise and methodological skills in advanced life cycle assessment (LCA), with a focus on consequential and hybrid input–output approaches. Participation in the PhD course at Aalborg University provided training in cutting-edge LCA methods, covering functional unit definition, co-product algorithms, uncertainty and sensitivity analyses, as well as hybrid datasets in Brightway and SimaPro.
Beyond coursework, the mobility was also designed to contribute to broader academic objectives. A key component was the supervision of researchers engaged in project-based learning, particularly in the context of sustainable construction. Furthermore, involvement in the defence of a first-year PhD student offered an opportunity to provide constructive feedback, and contribute to the academic development of early-stage researchers.
The participation in the PhD Advanced LCA course: Advanced LCA – Consequential and IO-based Life Cycle Assessment, organized by Aalborg University, represented the cornerstone of this mobility. The course took place in two phases: an online component between 8–25 April 2025, covering lectures and exercises on algorithms, responsibility, and reproducibility, and an on-site component in Aalborg from 12–14 May 2025, where portfolio group exercises and lectures were conducted. The course provided theoretical lectures, hands-on portfolio assignments, and group discussions that together offered a comprehensive perspective on consequential modeling, uncertainty and sensitivity analysis, and the integration of hybrid datasets. The training was led by internationally recognized experts, including Professors Bo Weidema, Jannick Schmidt, and Massimo Pizzol.
