Silvia Fiore

Dr. Silvia Fiore is a Full Professor at Politecnico di Torino, Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI). She is an active member of the Interdepartmental Center CWC - CleanWaterCenter@PoliTo and serves on multiple PhD teaching committees for Civil and Environmental Engineering programs (2020-2025). Her academic profile spans research, teaching, and international collaborations including a Visiting Researcher position at McGill University (2016).

Her research interests focus on environmental sustainability, circular economy, waste management, and water treatment. Key areas include treatment and recovery of municipal and industrial waste (e-waste, agro-industrial waste, end-of-life batteries), water potabilization, wastewater reuse, and environmental assessment of urban water systems. She employs methodologies such as Life Cycle Analysis, Carbon Footprinting, and technical-economic assessments of full-scale applications.

Professor Fiore's recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on circular economy applications, particularly in lithium-ion battery recycling, agricultural waste valorization, and sustainable materials management. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, addressing critical environmental challenges through innovative engineering solutions.

Scientific Recognition:

• Effective member of International Waste Working Group (IWWG), Germany (since 2010)
• Effective member of GEAM (Associazione Georisorse e Ambiente), Italy (since 2010)
• Learning to Teach (L2T) Open Badge from Politecnico di Torino (2023)
• Evaluator for national research programs (PRIN, FIRB, SIR, Rita Levi Montalcini) since 2012

Professor Fiore supervises multiple PhD students working on circular economy applications, battery recycling, and sustainable waste management. She teaches courses including 'Circular economy and environmental sustainability' and 'Battery systems for automotive and stationary applications' across multiple degree programs. Her research portfolio includes numerous competitive and commercial projects, including the EU-funded LEAD project (2025-2029) on anaerobic digestion and BEST4Hy on hydrogen technology recycling.