Donatella Corti

Donatella Corti is an Associate Professor in Quality Management Systems and Head of the Master of Science in Engineering program at the Department of Innovative Technologies (DTI) at SUPSI. Her research focuses on Industry 4.0, digitalization of production processes, sustainable manufacturing, and mass customization. She has held academic positions since 2005, including roles at Politecnico di Milano and SUPSI, advancing from researcher to senior researcher before her current position.

Education: Laurea cum lode in Industrial Engineering (Politecnico di Milano, 2001) and PhD in Industrial Engineering (Politecnico di Milano, 2005). Her professional experience includes leading projects such as the collaBoRatIve soLutions for fLexIble Artisanal maNufacTuring (BRILLIANT) and the European research agenda for simulation and forecasting technologies.

Research interests span predictive TQM approaches, RFID technology forecasting, and smart lean-green production paradigms. Her work emphasizes sustainability certifications in fashion, service-oriented business models, and operational excellence in after-sales processes. She has published over 16 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to projects addressing SME upskilling and Industry 4.0 adoption challenges.

• Key Projects: BRILLIANT (collaborative manufacturing solutions), Pathfinder (simulation/forecasting tech), KITT4SME (AI adoption in SMEs)
• Teaching Roles: Responsible for courses in quality management, analytical accounting, and engineering management
• Awards: None explicitly stated

Labs/Teams: Active in the Istituto sistemi e tecnologie per la produzione sostenibile (ISTePS) and collaborates with industry partners like Ideal-Tek SA. Her work bridges academic research with practical manufacturing challenges, particularly in SME contexts.