Jean-Baptiste Thomas is a researcher based in Stockholm County, Sweden, focused on promoting a resilient, sustainable, and low-carbon blue bioeconomy. He holds a PhD in Industrial Ecology from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where he has worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher and is currently engaged in environmental systems analysis, supporting blue growth initiatives. His research centres on the Swedish and Nordic seaweed sector, aiming to optimise the socioeconomic and environmental supply chains. With several years of freelance experience, including as a Speech and Language Coach and Production Assistant, he is dedicated to fostering sustainable practices in marine ecosystems.