Federica Gallina

Ph.D. candidate in Design E Tecnologia. Persone, Ambiente, Sistemi , 40th cycle (2024-2027)
Department of Architecture and Design (DAD)

Profile

PhD

Research topic

Development of strategies and technologies for net-zero carbon buildings, applying LCA methods for operational and embodied carbon accounting. Benchmark analysis and thresholds based on case studies

Tutors

Research interests

SUSTAINABLE AND CIRCULAR SYSTEMS

Biography

The researcher is engaged in the field of sustainable design and technology. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Architecture at Politecnico di Torino in 2015, and previously obtained a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the same university in 2015. Her academic training was distinguished by a strong focus on environmental sustainability issues, which culminated in a master's thesis dedicated to the assessment of energy and environmental impacts of buildings through life cycle analysis (LCA).
Since November 2024, has been enrolled as a PhD student at the Politecnico di Torino, within the 'Design and Technology: People, Environment, Systems' programme. Her research is centred on the development of innovative methodologies for the achievement of the objective of net zero carbon buildings, utilising tools such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to measure and reduce embedded and operational emissions.The project, entitled 'GBC OpEN(0)CARBON', is designed to develop strategies for the decarbonisation of the built environment.
Prior to commencing her doctoral studies, was awarded research grants at the Politecnico di Torino from 2021 to 2024, during which time she had the opportunity to collaborate in research projects, including the 'AMICO' project in collaboration with WeBuild S.p.A. In this capacity, she contributed to the development of a model to assess the carbon footprint and embodied energy in infrastructures. At the same time, she worked as a designer at RAUM Engineering and as a consultant in sustainability initiatives such as the 'EMCoin 2' project.
Her background includes international and interdisciplinary experience: she collaborated with the Javeriana University of Bogotá on the 'Máquina Verde' project in the Solar Decathlon Latin America and Caribbean 2019 competition, which won second place overall and numerous awards in key categories such as innovation and engineering.
She has several scientific publications to her credit, including studies on tools and indicators for the life cycle of buildings and methodologies for assessing infrastructure emissions. She is also certified in English (level B2) and has various digital skills, including CAD/BIM software and LCA analysis tools.

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