Marzia Traverso

Marzia Traverso is a full professor and Head of the Institute of Sustainability in Civil Engineering at RWTH Aachen University, Germany, since 2017. She holds a PhD in Environmental Technical Physics from the University of Palermo and has extensive experience in sustainability assessment, particularly in the building and transport sectors. Her research focuses on Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA), Social Life Cycle Assessment (SLCA), and strategic environmental evaluation of transportation systems.

• Education:
  • PhD in Environmental Technical Physics, University of Palermo.
• Research Projects:
  • ISO 14075 revision on Social Life Cycle Assessment.
  • Sustainability assessment of Niobium Mining processes.
  • EU Ecolabel criteria revision for Paper Products.
• Professional Roles:
  • Member of the European Commission’s Platform on Sustainable Finance (Rapporteur).
  • Technical Advisory Board on Environmental Footprint (EU Expert Group E03710).
  • Founder of Non-Profit Organization iSuD and Chair of the Global Listening Centre.

Her work bridges academic research and industry applications, including sustainability performance of BMW vehicles (e.g., i3, i8) and GPP frameworks for public procurement in transport and buildings.

Grants & Leadership: Previously led projects at the BMW Group (2011–2016) and European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (2016–2017). Currently oversees the Institute of Sustainability in Civil Engineering, fostering interdisciplinary sustainability innovation.