Michele Torregrossa

Michele Torregrossa is a Full Professor at the University of Palermo's Department of Hydraulic Engineering and Environmental Applications. He holds a Ph.D. in Sanitary Engineering from Politecnico di Milano and specializes in wastewater treatment technologies. His research focuses on Membrane Bioreactors (MBR), Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (MBBR), sludge minimization, and sustainable water reuse.

Torregrossa's work explores advanced treatment processes like granular bioreactors, foaming control in activated sludge, and organic waste degradation. His recent publications emphasize operational efficiency, risk assessment, and resource recovery in water infrastructure. Key research trends include robustness optimization under challenging conditions, multi-hazard vulnerability mapping, and integrated biopolymer/water recovery systems.

He contributes to environmental engineering through international collaborations and experimental validations at pilot scales. Though no awards are documented, his leadership in developing novel treatment methodologies demonstrates significant scientific impact.