PhD research with SimaPro

PhD research requires requires reliable tools and transparent methods. SimaPro supports advanced life cycle assessment and is trusted by universities and research institutes worldwide.

A dedicated PhD plan is available to support researchers throughout their academic journey.

Why choose SimaPro for PhD research?

The PhD plan includes everything needed for robust environmental research — comprehensive databases, a wide range of impact assessment methods, and advanced LCA features.

The software is continuously updated with the latest data and methodologies.

Advanced modeling

SimaPro supports advanced modeling with process and project parameters, scenario analysis, and uncertainty calculation with Monte Carlo simulation.

You can gain insight into unit processes and the allocation of multiple output processes, conduct a weak point analysis, and model complex waste treatment systems.

Scenarios with parameters

Build flexible scenarios using process and project parameters. This allows you to quickly test assumptions and adjust your models as your research evolves.

Visualize results

SimaPro’s network view helps you explore models in detail and visualize results clearly, making it easier to identify and investigate hotspots.

Save time with Report Maker

Report Maker is an add-on that automatically updates tables and graphs in Word and Excel. When your model changes, results can be updated instantly, saving time and effort.

Plans and pricing

We have been using SimaPro for over a decade now. Currently as a server application, which is much more convenient when you have several users. We often need to go deep into the inventory to see where specific impacts come from, with SimaPro this is possible. Also working with parameters makes SimaPro extra valuable.

Tom Ligthart

LCA and sustainability expert at a scientific research institute

Frequently asked questions

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Which databases are included in SimaPro Craft?

SimaPro Craft comes with a wealth of life cycle inventory databases including ecoinvent v3, Agri-footprint, EU and Danish Input Output database, US Life Cycle Inventory database (USLCI+), US Environmentally-Extended Input-Output (USEEIO), as well as various data from industry associations in the Industry data 2.0 library.

Additional databases are available for download via the SimaPro Marketplace. This Excel file allows you to explore which processes are included in each database and to search for a specific process.

Do you offer training courses on how to use SimaPro?

PRé Sustainability, the developer of SimaPro, offers regular trainings on life cycle assessment and SimaPro Craft. Please check the training calendar for upcoming trainings.

Organizations from the SimaPro Global Partner Network also offer training courses on life cycle assessment with SimaPro. Trainings are available in various languages, formats (online, onsite, hybrid, in-house) and locations. Check the trainings overview for more information.

What are the technical requirements of SimaPro Craft?

SimaPro Craft is a 32 bits Windows application that also runs on 64 bits Windows. We recommend you use Windows 10 or 11. Read the full technical requirements for installing and using the SimaPro Craft to learn more.

Please note that SimaPro Craft is designed to run on Windows. Using it on Mac and Linux is possible with a Windows emulator.