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Being an Engineer in a Circular Economy

Christos Athanasiou is determined to make life in space as sustainable as possible. After all, getting new materials into space is difficult, energy-intensive, and expensive, so it makes sense to reuse and repurpose as much as possible. Applying the principles of a circular economy in space makes a great deal of sense. But Athanasiou doesn’t want to stop there. If you accept the premise that life in space can be sustainable, why wouldn’t you aim for the same goal on Earth? Athanasiou and his students are developing a framework to revolutionize the testing and evaluation of the mechanical behaviors of sustainable materials. By replacing complex finite element simulations with user-friendly analytical formulas, their approach enables faster, cheaper, and more accessible materials testing.

 

The Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems

...is one of Georgia Tech's ten Interdisciplinary Research Institutes.Picture of the Southeast United States from orbit at night. Our vision is to grow and mobilize Georgia Tech’s knowledge assets to create a sustainable future for all. We are proud to be a key partner on the implementation of Georgia Tech’s Sustainability Next 2023-2030 Strategic Plan and help advance Georgia Tech’s vision of addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges of our time, relentlessly serving the public good, and developing exceptional leaders with positive societal impact.

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Friday
February
14
Join the Spring 2025 Sustainable Development Research Seminar featuring Gregory Gullette discussing urban ecologies and livelihood vulnerabilities in Bangkok, Thailand.
Thursday
February
27
The theme for this year’s showcase is ecosystem, community, and infrastructure resilience, as well as resilience in the curriculum.
Friday
February
28
The theme for this year’s showcase is ecosystem, community, and infrastructure resilience, as well as resilience in the curriculum.
Saturday
March
8
The Atlanta community is invited to the official kickoff event for the 2025 Atlanta Science Festival!