Research presentation
Karl Hillman
Senior lecturer, associate professor
Research subject: Environmental Science
Email: karl.hillman@hig.se
Telephone: +46 26 64 84 14
Mobile: +46 70 191 45 59
I am an associate professor in sustainability science with specialisation in environmental engineering. I am head of education in Sustainability Science, working with teaching and development of the educations at the University of Gävle. I am also involved in various research projects and I supervise a number of PhD students. My main research interests are environmental assessments and socio-technical change. What options are the best for the environment and how can good practices be fostered? I have much experience from the field of renewable fuels and electricity for road transportation, but I also work with other kind of environmental technology.
Keywords
Environmental systems analysis, environmental assessment, socio-technical change, innovation systems, sustainable transportation, renewable fuels, biofuels, clean vehicles, material recycling.
CURRENT RESEARCH
The previous project on the system analysis of regional value chains for renewable fuels has been completed, but the information is still current. Read more about Regional Alternative Technologies for the Traffic in Gävleborg County, Sweden - RATT-X
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Articles
Scholarly articles, refereed
Arfan, M. & Hillman, K. (2024). The geography of technological innovation systems - The case of forest-based biofuels in a Swedish region. Innovation and Green Development, 3 (2). 10.1016/j.igd.2023.100122
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Danevad, D., Sapounas, A., Hillman, K. & Eriksson, O. (2023). Life cycle assessment of greenhouse tomatoes for the Swedish market. Journal of Cleaner Production, 431. 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139819
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Colding, J., Wallhagen, M., Sörqvist, P., Marcus, L., Hillman, K., Samuelsson, K. & Barthel, S. (2020). Applying a Systems Perspective on the Notion of the Smart City. Sustainability, 3 (2). 10.3390/smartcities3020022
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Soam, S. & Hillman, K. (2019). Factors influencing the environmental sustainability and growth of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in Sweden. Bioresource Technology Reports, 7. 10.1016/j.biteb.2019.100244
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Hadin, Å., Hillman, K. & Eriksson, O. (2017). Prospects for Increased Energy Recovery from Horse Manure : A Case Study of Management Practices, Environmental Impact and Costs. Energies, 10 (12). 10.3390/en10121935
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Hadin, Å., Eriksson, O. & Hillman, K. (2016). A review of potential critical factors in horse keeping for anaerobic digestion of horse manure. Renewable & sustainable energy reviews, 65, 432-442. 10.1016/j.rser.2016.06.058
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Eriksson, O., Jonsson, D. & Hillman, K. (2016). Life cycle assessment of Swedish single malt whisky. Journal of Cleaner Production, 112 (1), 229-237. 10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.07.050
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Andersen, N., Eriksson, O., Hillman, K. & Wallhagen, M. (2016). Wind turbines’ end-of-life : Quantification and characterisation of future waste materials on a national level. Energies, 9 (12). 10.3390/en9120999
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Nilsson, M., Hillman, K. & Magnusson, T. (2012). How do we govern sustainable innovations? Mapping patterns of governance for biofuels and hybrid-electric vehicle technologies. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 3, 50-66. 10.1016/j.eist.2012.04.002
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Sandén, B. & Hillman, K. (2011). A framework for analysis of multi-mode interaction among technologies with examples from the history of alternative transport fuels in Sweden. Research Policy, 40 (3), 403-414. 10.1016/j.respol.2010.12.005
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Hillman, K., Nilsson, M., Rickne, A. & Magnusson, T. (2011). Fostering sustainable technologies : A framework for analysing the governance of innovation systems. Science and Public Policy, 38 (5), 403-415. 10.3152/030234211X12960315267499
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Hillman, K., Suurs, R., Hekkert, M. & Sandén, B. (2008). Cumulative causation in biofuels development : a critical comparison of the Netherlands and Sweden. Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, 20 (5), 593-612. 10.1080/09537320802292826
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Hillman, K. & Sandén, B. (2008). Exploring technology paths : The development of alternative transport fuels in Sweden 2007–2020. Technological forecasting & social change, 75 (8), 1279-1302. 10.1016/j.techfore.2008.01.003
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Hillman, K. & Sandén, B. (2008). Time and scale in Life Cycle Assessment : the case of fuel choice in the transport sector. International Journal of Alternative Propulsion, 2 (1), 1-12. 10.1504/IJAP.2008.019689
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Books
Nilsson, M., Hillman, K., Rickne, A. & Magnusson, T. (ed.) (2012). Paving the Road to Sustainable Transport : Governance and innovation in low-carbon vehicles. Routledge. 306 p. (Routledge studies in ecological economics 20)
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Doctoral thesis
Hillman, K. (2008). Environmental Assessment and Strategic Technology Choice : The Case of Renewable Transport Fuels. Diss. (sammanfattning), 2008. Gothenburg: Chalmers University of Technology. 88 p. (Doktorsavhandlingar vid Chalmers tekniska högskola 2876)
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Book chapters
Silvestro, D., Zandén Kjellén, P., Dharmala, N., Soam, S. & Hillman, K. (2023). The role of hydrogen in mitigating global climate change. Handbook on Climate Change and Technology. Elgar. P. 134-162.
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Hillman, K. & Rickne, A. (2012). Balancing Variety Creation and Selection : Governing Biofuels in Sweden 1990-2010. Paving the Road to Sustainable Transport : Governance and innovation in low-carbon vehicles. Routledge. P. 235-259.
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Iguchi, M. & Hillman, K. (2012). The Development of Fuel Economy Regulation for Passenger Cars in Japan. Paving the Road to Sustainable Transport : Governance and innovation in low-carbon vehicles. Routledge. P. 57-74.
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Nilsson, M., Rickne, A., Hillman, K. & Magnusson, T. (2012). The Road Ahead : Conclusions and Governance Implications. Paving the Road to Sustainable Transport : Governance and innovation in low-carbon vehicles. New York: Routledge. P. 277-289.
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Hillman, K., Suurs, R., Hekkert, M. & Sandén, B. (2011). Cumulative causation in biofuels development : a critical comparison of the Netherlands and Sweden. The Dynamics of Sustainable Innovation Journeys. Abingdon: Routledge. P. 73-92.
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Conference papers
Soam, S. & Hillman, K. (2018). Technical and environmental assessment of the growing hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) for a sustainable transport in Sweden. .
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Hillman, K., Nilsson, M., Rickne, A. & Magnusson, T. (2011). Governance in technological innovation systems : biofuels and hybrid vehicles in Sweden. .
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Hillman, K., Nilsson, M., Rickne, A. & Magnusson, T. (2009). Framework for analysing the governance of innovation systems for sustainable technology. .
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Jonasson, K. (2007). Consequential Environmental Assessment Including Socio-Technical Change. 3rd International Conference on Life Cycle Management, Zurich, August 27-29, 2007 : Program & Abstract Book. P. 95-.
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Hillman, K. (2007). LCA and Strategic Choice of Biofuels. LCA of Energy, Energy in LCA - SETAC Europe 14th LCA Case Studies Symposium, 3-4 December 2007, Göteborg, Sweden - Extended abstracts. P. 91-94.
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Jonasson, K. (2007). Well-to-Wheel Studies and Technical Change - 9 problems with WTW studies. : 15th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition - From Research to Market Deployment, Berlin, Germany, 7-11 May 2007.
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Sandén, B. & Jonasson, K. (2005). Competition and co-evolution among contenders : The development of alternative transport fuels in Sweden 1974-2004. 4th European Meeting on Applied Evolutionary Economics (EMAEE).
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Jonasson, K. & Sandén, B. (2005). Exploring technology paths : The development of alternative transport fuels in Sweden 2005-2020. 4th European Meeting on Applied Evolutionary Economics (EMAEE).
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Jonasson, K. & Sandén, B. (2005). Time and Scale in LCA : Case Study on Biofuels. LCM 2005 - Innovation by Life Cycle Management: LCM 2005 - Innovation by Life Cycle Management. P. 501-505.
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Jonasson, K. & Sandén, B. (2004). Time and Scale in Life Cycle Assessment : The Case of Fuel Choice in the Transport Sector. Vehicles Alternative Fuel Systems & Environmental Protection (VAFSEP 2004): Vehicles Alternative Fuel Systems & Environmental Protection (VAFSEP 2004). P. 140-145.
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Licentiate thesis
Hillman, K. (2005). Environmental Assessment of Emerging Technologies : The Case of Alternative Transport Fuels. Lic.-avh. (sammanfattning), 2015. Göteborg: Chalmers University of Technology. 31 s. (ESA-report 2005:14)
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Reports
Blom, L., Hillman, K., Zandén Kjellén, P. & Eriksson, O. (2020). Havsbaserad vindkraft - beskrivning av samhällsnytta : Uppdragsforskningsrapport. Gävle: Gävle University Press. 18 p. (FOU-rapport 51)
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Nordlund, A., Granström, R., Hillman, K. & Zampoukos, K. (2017). Användarnas beteende och syn på laddbara bilar : Rapport från projektet SELF-i. Umeå: Transportforskningsenheten. 67 p. (TRUM-rapport 2017:1)
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Hillman, K., Damgaard, A., Eriksson, O., Jonsson, D. & Fluck, L. (2015). Climate Benefits of Material Recycling : Inventory of Average Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Copenhagen, Denmark: Nordic Council of Ministers. 84 p. (TemaNord 2015:547) 10.6027/TN2015-547
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Hillman, K. (2013). Materialåtervinning och klimatnytta : Hur räknar återvinningsaktörer i Sverige?. Gävle: Högskolan i Gävle. 18 p. (Working paper 53)
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Hillman, K. (2011). Governance of Innovation for Sustainable Transport : Biofuels in Sweden 1990-2010. 50 p. (SEI Project Reports)
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Börjeson, F., Eriksson, A., Erlandsson, J., Hillman, K., Molander, S. & Rex, E. (2007). Ger koppling av kunskapsinlärning och färdighetsövning ökad djupinlärning? : "Utveckling av kursmoment i ”Miljö- och resursanalys för hållbar utveckling V2”. Göteborg: Chalmers University of Technology. 65 p. (ESA rapport 2007:12)
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Sandén, B. & Jonasson, K. (2005). Variety Creation, Growth and Selection Dynamics in the Early Phases of a Technological Transition : The Development of Alternative Transport Fuels in Sweden 1974-2004. Göteborg: Chalmers University of Technology. 76 p. (Report - Division of Environmental Systems Analysis, Chalmers University of Technology 2005:13)
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Jonasson, K. & Sandén, B. (2004). Time and Scale Aspects in Life Cycle Assessment of Emerging Technologies : Case Study on Alternative Transport Fuels. Göteborg: Chalmers University of Technology. 52 p. (Rapport - CPM - Centrum för produktrelaterad miljöanalys, Chalmers tekniska högskola 2004:6)
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Student thesis
Jonasson, Karl (2003). Environmental aspects of the use-phase for bearings in trains. Självständigt arbete på avancerad nivå (masterexamen).
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