Prof. Kei (Keikhosro) Karimi is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), where he leads research on sustainable process engineering and carbon capture technologies. His expertise includes techno-economic analysis, life cycle assessment, and process integration, with a focus on optimizing energy and resource efficiency in industrial systems. With over 270 peer-reviewed publications, supervision of 16 PhD researchers, and leadership of multiple international research projects, his work spans bioenergy with carbon capture, waste-to-energy, and low-energy CO₂ separation processes, bridging fundamental science with industrial application. Prof. Karimi is ranked among the top 2% of researchers worldwide by Stanford University (2020–2024), reflecting his impact and leadership in the field of sustainable chemical engineering.

At VUB, Prof. Karimi drives innovation in scalable CO₂ capture and utilization, combining experimental validation with advanced system modeling to develop cost-effective, climate-relevant solutions for industrial decarbonization. His strong collaborations with European and global partners align academic research with real-world challenges across the chemical, energy, and waste sectors. Within CAPTURE, he contributes expert knowledge in process design, sustainability assessment, and training, helping to equip the next generation of engineers with practical, energy-smart carbon management strategies.