PROCESS TEAM
I hold both a Bachelor’s (110/110) and a Master’s degree (110L/110) in Chemical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, where I specialized in process design and simulation during my thesis and internship at MAIRE Tecnimont.
My research studies how to turn contaminated wood waste into useful products through processes like pyrolysis and gasification. I build models to evaluate their energy use, costs and environmental impact, helping identify the most sustainable and efficient ways to recycle carbon and manage contaminants.
I aim to develop reliable models that guide cleaner and more efficient waste-to-resource technologies. Scientifically, my work will deepen understanding of sustainable conversion processes; socially and environmentally, it will support the circular economy by reducing waste, improving carbon utilisation and lowering the overall environmental footprint of industrial systems.
I’m looking forward to collaborating with an international network of researchers and industrial partners, applying modelling and process analysis to develop sustainable waste-to-resource solutions. I’m excited to contribute to the transition toward a circular economy while enhancing my technical and collaborative skills in a multidisciplinary research environment.
When I’m not simulating chemical processes, I love exploring new countries and riding my motorbike.
I have a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering (curriculum Earth Resources Engineering) from the University of Bologna, specializing in Life Cycle Assessment and industrial up-scaling during my Master’s Thesis at KU Leuven. My Bachelor’s degree is in Environmental Engineering, also obtained at UniBo.
My research endeavor is about assessing the environmental and economic performance of biowaste valorization technologies, with the
goal of making them more attractive and sustainable for large-scale deployment.
I’m confident that my research will provide robust data to guide process optimization and subsequent industry development, and more broadly contribute to the transition to a more sustainable bio-based economy.
I’m looking forward the most to the learning opportunities of inter-disciplinary and cross-sector collaborations offered in the consortium, while deepening my technical and professional skills.
I ’m very passionate about photography and arts in general, having a creative outlet is very important for my personality. I also love sports, I played volleyball for 15 years.
I have completed the EMJMD program DENSYS (Decentralized smart ENergy SYStems) with a specialization in Thermal Energy Management while studying at Université de Lorraine (Nancy, France) and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain).
My research aims to develop a model that links two processes, HTC and HTL, which convert wet waste into useful products. The model will adapt to changes in inputs and energy supply while optimizing energy use, reducing costs, and lowering emissions.
I hope to contribute in developing models of complex processes in deep conversion technologies for hard-to-recycle biogenic waste and make them easily adaptable in industry, helping to move them from theoretical research to real-world applications.
I look forward to conducting impactful research and building strong connections with the UPCYCLE team and its partners.
I love traveling and visiting museums, botanical gardens, and aquariums!!
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from UET, Pakistan. I completed my Erasmus Mundus Master’s with distinction (5.5/5.5) in Sustainable Biomass and Bioproduct Engineering at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Poland), Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (Spain), and Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland), focusing on biomass valorization and green processes.
My research aims to develop a decision-support framework integrating technical, economic, and environmental aspects to identify optimal routes for recovering and reusing materials from complex biogenic waste. It also focuses on decontamination strategies, process integration, and value chain optimization to ensure the sustainable quality of recovered products.
Through my research, I aim to develop an integrated decision-making framework that supports sustainable resource recovery from biogenic waste. By merging process evaluation, economic analysis, and environmental assessment, I hope to contribute to more efficient, circular, and environmentally responsible waste management practices for a sustainable future.
I look forward to learning from experts across academia and industry, applying sustainability analysis to real processes, and exploring European collaboration. I’m especially excited about my secondments at TU Darmstadt and Carborem, where I can translate theoretical frameworks into practical, scalable circular economy solutions.
I’m a travel enthusiast at heart, though I love cozy Netflix nights just as much! I enjoy photography and can’t resist sharing endless Instagram reels with my friends. I’m also passionate about acting and have a fun talent for mimicry that always brings smiles around me.
I hold a Joint Master’s degree in Environmental Technology and Engineering from IHE Delft, Ghent University, and UCT Prague where I specialized in Ecotechnologies and Resource Recovery. My academic path has focused on circular bioeconomy and nutrient recovery, including research on microalgae cultivation using digestate for sustainable resource valorization.
My research focuses on upgrading recovered products like biochar and bio-oil from the thermochemical conversion of hard-to-recycle biogenic waste. I study opportunities and constraints in downstream treatments to transform these intermediates into higher-value bio-based compounds while evaluating their feasibility and sustainability for industrial and circular applications.
I aim to identify and develop sustainable technologies for upgrading recovered products into high-quality, market-ready bio-based materials. Through technical, economic, and environmental assessments, my research will help bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and industrial application, contributing to a circular and resource-efficient bioeconomy.
I’m looking forward to collaborating with leading researchers and industries across Europe, gaining interdisciplinary experience that connects laboratory research with real-world sustainability challenges. The international and applied nature of UPCYCLE perfectly aligns with my goal of contributing to the transition toward a circular, low-carbon society.
I enjoy cooking, watching movies, exploring Europe, learning languages, and reading novels, activities that keep me curious and connected to different cultures.