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AI-Powered Life Cycle Assessment for Sustainable Green Bioproducts

Build an end-to-end LCA model and use AI to predict, interpret and reduce the environmental footprint of bio-based products.

Skills you will gain:

About Program:

This workshop introduces AI-driven Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in green biotechnology, teaching participants to evaluate and optimize environmental impacts from bioprocess design to sustainable products. Through case studies and hands-on exercises, attendees will apply AI tools for process optimization and sustainability analysis to make data-driven, eco-friendly decisions.

Aim:

To equip researchers, industry professionals, and students with AI-enabled LCA skills for evaluating and improving the environmental performance of bioprocesses and biotechnology products, fostering sustainable innovation.

Program Objectives:

  • Understand the principles of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the context of green biotechnology.
  • Explore AI and machine learning tools for environmental impact modeling and predictive analytics.
  • Analyze and optimize bioprocesses for sustainability and efficiency.
  • Evaluate environmental footprints of bio-based products from raw material sourcing to end-of-life.
  • Integrate AI-driven insights to support eco-friendly product design and decision-making.
  • Interpret LCA results to generate actionable recommendations for sustainable biotech innovation.

What you will learn?

Day 1 — LCA Fundamentals & Bio-Based Product Modeling

  • Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment
  • LCA applications in biotechnology and bio-based products
  • Goal and scope definition
  • Functional unit and system boundaries
  • Cradle-to-gate vs cradle-to-grave assessment
  • Life Cycle Inventory development
  • Mapping raw materials, energy, water, transport, and waste
  • Introduction to OpenLCA

Hands-on: Build a basic LCA model for a selected bio-based product.

Day 2 — Carbon Footprinting, Hotspot Analysis & AI

  • Carbon footprint calculation
  • Environmental impact categories
  • Emission factors and inventory datasets
  • Identification of environmental hotspots
  • Preparing LCA datasets for AI/ML
  • Environmental impact prediction using machine learning
  • Random Forest / XGBoost fundamentals
  • Feature importance and SHAP interpretation
  • Model validation using R², MAE, and RMSE

Hands-on: Develop an AI model to predict environmental impact and identify key sustainability drivers.

Day 3 — Scenario Analysis & Sustainability Optimization

  • Baseline vs improved production scenarios
  • Renewable energy and process-efficiency scenarios
  • Waste valorization and circular economy strategies
  • Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis
  • AI-assisted sustainability optimization
  • Comparing bio-based and conventional alternatives
  • Interpreting LCA results
  • Translating results into sustainability recommendations

Hands-on: Compare multiple sustainability scenarios and identify the most impactful process improvements.

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Fee Plan

INR 1999 /- OR USD 50

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Intended For :

  • Industry Professionals in biotechnology, sustainability, or environmental management
  • Academicians, Professors, and Researchers in life sciences, green chemistry, or biotech
  • PhD Scholars and Postgraduate Students interested in sustainable bioprocess design and AI applications
  • Professionals involved in product development, bioprocess optimization, and environmental impact assessment

Career Supporting Skills

Program Outcomes

  • Participants will create:

    • Bioproduct life cycle map
    • Goal and scope definition sheet
    • Life Cycle Inventory template
    • Product Carbon Footprint calculation
    • Hotspot analysis chart
    • AI/ML-based impact prediction model
    • Circularity scenario comparison
    • Digital Product Passport-style template
    • Short LCA interpretation report

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