Elena Comino

Elena Comino is an Associate Professor (L. 240) at the Politecnico di Torino, affiliated with the Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI). She teaches Applied Ecology and Environmental Sustainability Procedures to Environmental Engineering and Design students, and leads the Laboratory of Applied Ecology. With a PhD in Geological and Environmental Engineering, she combines ecological principles with technological applications for sustainable development.

• Research Interests: Ecology, Ecosystem Services, Phytotechnology, Human Wellbeing, Nature-Based Solutions

Key Research Themes:

• Phytoremediation (soil, water, air)
• Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Sustainability
• Human-Wildlife Interaction Modeling
• Integration of Cultural Ecosystem Services in Risk Assessment

Recent Collaborative Trends:

• Development of DIY bio-based materials from river biomass
• Green Wall Systems for Urban Health
• Climate Change Adaptation in Alpine and Mediterranean Regions
• Student-led Innovation (AKaNoah Team for Plastic Collection)

Academic Leadership:

• PhD Program Coordinator (Urban and Regional Development, 2019-2025)
• Supervisor of 6+ PhD/Master's Students
• Principal Investigator for 10+ National/International Projects