Daniel David Suarez Riera

Daniel David Suarez Riera serves as an External Lecturer and Teaching Assistant at the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering (DISEG) within the Polytechnic University of Turin. He has maintained continuous teaching appointments since the 2019/2020 academic year across both Bachelor's and Master's Architecture programs, specifically for the Building Science module in Construction Workshop C (2021/22-2024/25) and the Construction Techniques module in Architecture and Structural Forms (2021/22).

His research centers on sustainable construction materials innovation, with particular emphasis on waste valorization and environmental impact reduction. Key focus areas include recycled concrete aggregates, waste plastic integration in mortars, natural fiber reinforcement (notably sheep wool in foamed concrete), and nanomaterial-enhanced cement composites. His methodology combines experimental material testing with lifecycle analysis to develop practical solutions for circular economy implementation in construction.

Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory toward eco-efficient building materials, characterized by systematic investigation of unconventional waste streams (plastic, wool, recycled aggregates) and advanced modification techniques (crystallizing agents, functionalized nanomaterials). This work consistently addresses mechanical property optimization while prioritizing environmental performance metrics across diverse cement-based systems.

Collaboration patterns indicate strong institutional integration within Politecnico di Torino's materials research ecosystem, with frequent co-authorship among DISEG faculty including Luca Lavagna, Devid Falliano, and Giuseppe Andrea Ferro. His publications appear in specialized journals like Materials, Frattura e Integrità Strutturale, and Magazine of Concrete Research, reflecting targeted contributions to construction materials science.