Elia Balugani

Elia Balugani is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering Sciences and Methods of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. His research focuses on operations research, logistics optimization, inventory management, renewable energy systems, and multi-criteria decision analysis. He holds positions at both the Reggio Emilia Technopole and Morselli Pavilion campuses. His work integrates advanced methodologies like robust ordinal regression, machine learning, and sensor technologies for industrial applications.

Key research areas include:

• Development of decision support systems for sustainable manufacturing and logistics
• Ergonomic risk assessment using Kinect technology
• Optimization of supply chain processes through Six Sigma and combinatorial algorithms
• Circular economy strategies for waste management and additive manufacturing adoption

Recent publications emphasize innovative approaches in:

• Multicriteria decision analysis with FITradeoff and PROMETHEE methods
• Smart city projects integrating tourism and urban infrastructure
• Energy efficiency in industrial retrofitting through data-driven modeling

He maintains active collaborations in:

• Industrial safety and ergonomic assessment
• Environmental quality evaluation for buildings
• Big data applications in healthcare and urban planning