SIF

Mission

The Sustainability Institute & Forum at Reykjavik University is dedicated to advancing research and education in sustainable development, with a strong foundation in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As an institute that engages all departments at RU, SIF fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration and maintains a dual impact, both within academia and in society. Through strategic partnerships with key sponsors, SIF supports and funds high-quality research projects, ensuring a transparent selection process and responsible allocation of resources.

*Despite the inclusion of the term “Institute” in its title, the Sustainability Institute and Forum (SIF) does not constitute an entity that provides internships, research appointments, or external positions of any kind. Rather, SIF serves as an internal framework established and administered by faculty members of Reykjavík University, applied exclusively for internal academic and institutional purposes.

News

2024 PhD SIF grant recipient Kamaljeet Singh ('25), and his faculty supervisor, Guðrún Arnbjörg Sævarsdóttir (far left), are happy to announce that his SIF-funded research has been published in the prestigious Q1 journal of electrochemistry - Electrochimica Acta.

Titled, Nickel–Iron-based alloy as oxygen evolving anode for sustainable aluminium production, with key findings focusing on:

1. Sustainable aluminium production: A series of inert anodes as replacements for carbon anodes were evaluated for primary aluminium production to eliminate CO2 emissions.

2. New anode material: An optimised anode alloy is identified that meets key requirements, including low cost, long service lifetime, and high aluminium purity.

3. New corrosion mechanisms: A new mechanism governing the formation of a protective oxide scale on inert anodes is proposed.

It can be noted that this article received encouraging evaluations during peer review. It was accepted for publication in its original form without any revisions, within a record time of 27 days. The journal’s Editor has nominated the author for the “Oronzio and Niccolò De Nora Foundation Young Author Award”; results are expected later this year.

The article is open access.

SIF 2025 Grant Recipients

Celebrating Our Project and PhD Grant Recipients

We are proud to recognise the outstanding faculty and PhD students who have been selected as this year’s grant recipients. Their continued dedication, curiosity, and commitment to advancing a more sustainable world inspire us all. Through countless hours of research, collaboration, and perseverance, they are pushing the boundaries of knowledge and driving meaningful change across disciplines.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the reviewers who generously contributed their time and expertise in evaluating an exceptional pool of applicants. Their thoughtful input was invaluable in helping us identify recipients whose work holds great promise for a better, more sustainable future.

Congratulations to all—your work lights the way forward.

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