Elena Simone

Elena Simone is a Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin, affiliated with the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) and the PolitoBIOMed Lab - Biomedical Engineering Lab. She serves as Deputy Coordinator of the Doctoral School of Chemical Engineering and collaborates with institutions like the University of Leeds and Purdue University as a Visiting Researcher.

Her research focuses on

• Crystal Engineering
• Crystallization Processes
• Food Crystallization
• Process Analytical Technology

with applications in sustainable processes, pharmaceuticals, and CO2 conversion.

Recent publications highlight innovations in plant-based fat blends for chocolate, industrial crystallization, and CO2 reduction technologies. She leads competitive research projects such as AdvinPro and NewOilFactory, funded by the European Union and private institutions.

Scientific recognitions include the Excellence Award in Crystallization (2017) and memberships in editorial boards for journals like Crystal Growth & Design and Food and Bioproducts Processing.

As a PhD supervisor and course owner, she mentors students in Chemical Engineering and teaches advanced topics including Green Plant Design and Multiphase Reactors. Her work bridges materials science, biomedical engineering, and industrial chemistry.