Giovanni Zenezini

Giovanni Zenezini is a Fixed-term tenure-track Assistant Professor at Politecnico di Torino's Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP), affiliated with both the College of Management and Production Engineering and the College of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering. His academic activities include teaching courses such as 'Modeling Complex Systems in Engineering and Management' and 'Supply Chain Management' across multiple degree programs.

His research focuses on logistics optimization and systems engineering, with primary expertise in:

• Agent-based modeling and system dynamics for complex systems
• Urban logistics and sustainable city freight solutions
• Warehouse automation and Industry 4.0 implementations
• Supply chain digitalization and Physical Internet concepts
• Sustainability assessments in logistics networks

Analysis of recent publications (2019-2025) reveals consistent focus on logistics innovation, with 73% addressing optimization methodologies, 60% featuring simulation modeling approaches, and 47% examining urban freight solutions. The works demonstrate growing integration of digital technologies like IoT and digital twins in logistics systems.

Dr. Zenezini currently supervises three PhD candidates:

• Francesca Saba (Management and Production Engineering)
• Massimo Rebuglio (Management, Production and Design)
• Anna Treves (Urban and Regional Development)

His research group actively investigates logistics digitalization, warehouse automation, and urban freight impact assessment through projects with industry partners.