Blue Food's young researchers: Vita Weitong Xu

Vita Weitong Xu is a joint doctoral student at KTH and Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China. Her project focuses on understanding and analysing large-scale algae production and generating knowledge that can benefit Swedish growers, while also providing insights into sustainable production that Chinese companies can learn from.

In her work, Vita Weitong Xu seeks to gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry by developing a deeper understanding of large-scale algae production, quantifying synergies, and identifying hotspots of environmental impact, while also highlighting regional differences.

Sustainable upscaling of seaweed industry in Scandinavia and the Nordics