Debora Fino

Debora Fino is a Full Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) within the Polytechnic University of Turin, where she serves as Director of DISAT and Head of the Academic Senate. She is affiliated with the Polytechnic High School and coordinates partnership agreements with Lavazza and SMAT. Her research focuses on biomethane production, catalytic processes, CO2 valorization, and environmental biotechnology, aligning with SDGs 6 (Clean Water), 7 (Affordable Energy), 11 (Sustainable Cities), 12 (Responsible Consumption), and 13 (Climate Action).

• Scientific Sectors: Chemical Plants (ICHI-02/A), Industrial and Information Engineering (Area 0009)
• ERC Skills: Biochemistry (LS1_2), Biomass & Biofuels (LS9_11), Chemical Engineering (PE8_2), Environmental Engineering (PE8_11), Catalysis (PE4_10)

Her recent research explores biochar-enhanced anaerobic digestion, catalytic oxidation of pollutants, and engineered cyanobacteria for aromatic compound synthesis, with a focus on circular economy and zero-waste strategies. She has supervised over 15 PhD students, including those studying CO2 conversion, textile waste valorization, and microalgal biomass.

Scientific Awards:

• National Scientific Qualification 2013 (MIUR, Italy)

Key laboratories under her leadership include the Anaerobic Fermentation Laboratory, Biorefinery Processes Lab, and Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis Characterization. Her work spans 20+ funded projects, including EU and national initiatives on biofuels, CO2 reduction, and smart waste valorization.