Circular and Sustainable Engineering Systems
CiSES
CiSES research focuses on sustainable engineering systems. It develops life cycle solutions that consider environmental, economic, and social impacts for society.
What is CiSES?
CiSES (Circular and Sustainable Engineering Systems Group) is a research and innovation group at the Universidad Católica del Maule (Chile) in the areas of sustainability and circular economy. Its goal is to become a leading group in Chile and Latin America by generating and promoting scientific knowledge in these areas applied to engineering systems.
Research areas
Environmental impact assessment
Circular economy and bioeconomy
Sustainable production and consumption
Research lines
Life cycle assessment
CiSES assesses the environmental impact of products or services throughout their entire life cycle.
Eco-efficiency
CiSES promotes the efficient use of resources improving productivity while decreasing environmental impact.
Indicators for sustainability and circularity
CiSES develops and applies indicators to measure progress toward sustainable practices and circular economy models.
Efficient use of water and energy resources
CiSES promotes strategies for optimizing water and energy consumption to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
Multicriteria decision-making methods
CiSES applies multicriteria methods to support complex decision-making processes focused on sustainability and efficiency.
