Beatrice Lerma

Beatrice Lerma is an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin, affiliated with the Department of Architecture and Design and serving as Deputy Coordinator of the Doctoral School of Design and Technology: People, Environment, Systems.

• Research focuses on Innovative Materials, Sensory Design, and Design for Cultural Heritage
• Key skills in Environmental Engineering, Industrial Design, and Circular Economy

Her recent work explores the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Material Innovation, particularly in sustainable polymer systems and transparent wood technology. She leads the BIOMAPS (2025-2028) and AI-TRANSPWOOD (2024-2026) projects.

• 2025: AI applications in biobased materials
• 2024: Cultural heritage signage solutions
• 2024: Circular material taxonomic frameworks

Scientific recognitions include ADI Design Index Selection Award (2015) and Young & Design (2013). She supervises PhD candidates Noemi Emidi and Eva Vanessa Bruno, and serves on the OFFICINA Scientific Committee since 2014.