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Mary Catherine Einarsson

PhD student

Striving to aid logistics networks implementing biomethane solutions satisfying the demands of sustainable transport from customers and politicians

Is the answer to greener transport in our trashcans?

One of the largest contributors to Greenhouse Gas emissions is the road transport of goods. There are multiple alternatives that may replace fossil fuels. If we are to reach 2030 climate goals, we need to start implementing these alternatives.

Through deeper understanding of relationships between logistics actors can we ease the transition to fossil-free alternatives. Identification of the freight forwarder's influence in the logistics network is a large focus in my research.

The goal is to produce research that can be used despite fossil-free fuel. However, my research focuses on biomethane. Biomethane is produced through anerobic digestion of organic waste extending the use of that we throw away. Linköping has been at the forefront of biomethane use and I hope to lift biomethane as a viable option for the rest of Sweden and Europe.

I am an industrial PhD student splitting my time between LiU & VTI. In addition to research, I aid in teaching logistics course at LiU and collaboration in different reports at VTI. This doctoral project is financed by Triple F.
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Further research interests include cicular economy and e-commerce. ​

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Academic background

My academic journey thus far has lead to growth and experience across two continents and three countries.

  • Master's Degree in Service Management specializing in logistics; Lund University, 2017- 2019
  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing specializing in International Business and Supply Chain Management; Mississippi State University, 2012-2017
  • Bachelor's Degree in French Language and Literature; Mississippi State University, 2012 -2017

Guest Researcher at Heriot-Watt University during fall term 2023 

Publications

Cover of publication 'Green Logistics Networks: Roles & Symbiotic Relationships'
Mary Catherine Osman (2023)

2025

Mary Catherine Osman (2025) CLEANER LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN, Vol. 16, Article 100230 (Article in journal)

2023

Mary Catherine Osman (2023)
Mary Catherine Osman, Maria Huge-Brodin, Jonas Ammenberg, Jenny Karlsson (2023) International Journal of Logistics, Vol. 26, p. 548-567 (Article in journal)

2022

Mary Catherine Osman, Maria Huge-Brodin, Linea Kjellsdotter Ivert (2022) Logistics Research Network Conference: Supply Chain Innovation: People, Process, Technology (Conference paper)
Mary Catherine Osman, Maria Huge-Brodin, Linea Kjellsdotter Ivert (2022) The 34th ANNUAL NOFOMA CONFERENCE (Conference paper)

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