Daniela C. A. Pigosso

Daniela C. A. Pigosso is a Professor of Design for Absolute Sustainability at DTU Construct, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark. She leads the ERC Consolidator project REBOUNDLESS and is a key figure in sustainable design and circular economy research. Her work bridges academia and industry, with strong international collaboration and policy impact.

Research Interests: Her expertise spans Sustainable Design, Circular Economy, Rebound Effects, Eco-innovation, and Engineering Design. She focuses on how product development can drive absolute sustainability, prevent unintended consequences of efficiency gains, and promote systemic change in manufacturing and service systems. Her work contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Recent Research Trends: Her latest publications highlight decision-making tools for sustainability trade-offs, behavioral mechanisms behind rebound effects, circularity metrics aligned with EU frameworks, and strategies for industrial transition. There is a clear trend toward integrating behavioral science, policy, and industrial application in circular economy research.

• Scientific Awards:
• Grundfos Prize - The Stars of Tomorrow (2024)
• ACPN Medal Award - Young Researcher (2021)
• Best Paper Award (2015)
• Best Paper Award (2013)
• Design Society's Reviewers' Favorite (2020)

Advising and Grants: She is main supervisor for multiple PhD projects on rebound effects, carbon reduction, and simulation modeling. She leads high-impact research funded by the European Research Council and other national/international bodies, demonstrating strong grant acquisition and project leadership.

Labs and Teams: She is part of DTU Construct, a research environment focused on sustainable construction and engineering design, and collaborates extensively within the Design Society network and the Biomimicry Institute.