Federica Acerbi

Federica Acerbi is a Core Faculty member and Junior Assistant Professor in the Manufacturing Group at the School of Management, Politecnico di Milano. Her research focuses on sustainable operations management, circular economy, and digital transformation in manufacturing. She actively contributes to European and national research projects, industrial consultancy, and academic teaching. Federica’s work bridges academic theory with industrial practice, emphasizing data-driven approaches and Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance sustainability and circularity.

Education: PhD in Manufacturing Management (details not specified).
Teaching Roles: Teaching assistant and tutor for master courses including 'Advanced and Sustainable Manufacturing' and 'Operations Management'.
Professional Activities: Co-leader of the IFIP WG 5. special interest group on Eco-Efficiency and Industrial Circular Economy. Member of the local committee for the ELEC2019 conference.

Research Interests: Her work addresses challenges in circular manufacturing frameworks, digital readiness assessment (e.g., DREAMY framework), and the twin transition of industries (digital and circular). She explores low-cost digital technologies for SMEs, skills development for Industry 4.0, and sustainability in sectors like textiles, cosmetics, and batteries.

Publications: Over 30+ articles (2017–2025) focus on circular economy implementation, digital tools for manufacturing, and workforce skills. Key themes include technology roadmapping, data-driven circularity, and policy-relevant frameworks.

Grants & Awards: None explicitly listed in the text. Federica’s contributions are primarily research and project-based, with involvement in multiple funded initiatives.

Labs & Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like the HUBCAP platform quality assurance and the DREAMY framework development. Engages in partnerships with industries for case studies and tool implementation.