FRANCESCA TITTARELLI

Prof. Francesca Tittarelli is a Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Marche, affiliated with the Department of Materials, Environmental and Urban Science Engineering (SIMAU) within the School of Engineering. Her research focuses on sustainable construction materials, particularly alkali-activated systems, waste valorization in cementitious composites, and structural health monitoring.

Recent publications highlight her work on:

• Development of sustainable alkali-activated mortars using copper mine tailings and metakaolin (2025)
• Creation of multifunctional finishes for indoor air quality improvement (2025)
• Comparative analysis of textile-reinforced mortars with different binder systems (2024)
• Implementation of AI-enabled monitoring platforms for concrete structures (2024)
• Characterization of construction and demolition waste (2024)
• Development of waste-valorized nanowebs for water purification (2024)

The research demonstrates consistent focus on:

• Environmental sustainability in material science
• Waste-to-resource strategies
• Smart sensing materials
• Cultural heritage preservation
• Climate-resilient construction techniques
• Energy-efficient building solutions