Manuele Margni

Manuele Margni is a HES Ordinary Professor at the School of Engineering, HES-SO Valais-Wallis, affiliated with the Energy and Environment Institute. His research focuses on sustainability metrics, life cycle analysis, material flow analysis, and environmental modeling, with an emphasis on energy systems, industrial ecology, and circular economy strategies. He collaborates extensively on interdisciplinary projects addressing climate change mitigation, resource efficiency, and policy frameworks.

Key Research Themes:

• Decentralized energy systems and grid optimization
• Lifecycle assessment of renewable energy technologies
• Material flow analysis for industrial processes
• Corporate climate targets and policy alignment
• Circular economy strategies for metals like aluminum

Recent publications analyze electrolyzer technologies, Swiss energy system decentralization, corporate emission target progress, and aluminum recycling pathways. His work bridges academic rigor with practical policy recommendations, emphasizing systemic approaches to sustainability challenges.

Grants & Collaborations: Active in EU-funded projects and industry partnerships focusing on energy transition, resource management, and environmental policy design. Advises organizations on eco-efficient strategies and carbon neutrality pathways.

Labs & Teams: Leads research initiatives within the Energy and Environment Institute, collaborating with global networks in industrial ecology and sustainable production systems.