Camilla Citterio
PhD thesis title: Enhancing supply chains modelling for trade policies impact assessment within energy transition scenarios
Academic Tutor: Luigi Pietro Maria Colombo
Academic Supervisor: Matteo Vincenzo Rocco
PhD cycle: 39° (see all student profiles of the same cycle > LINK)
BSc: Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
MSc: Energy Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
Thesis abstract
In the field of industrial ecology, I integrate Input-Output Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment to evaluate the environmental impacts of economic activities. My research seeks to assess how trade and environmental policies interact, with a particular focus on the supply chains of technologies involved in the global energy transition.I am developing a methodology to improve the granularity of impact assessment databases, supporting data-driven policy with better representation of emerging technologies.
This effort contributes to the goals of the Horizon Europe ENTICE project, also in collaboration with the start-up eNextGen, a spin-off of PoliMi.
Personal interest in my research theme
I chose to pursue this research theme because I deeply care about climate change and energy independence. I find CST particularly appealing due to Europe’s strong know-how in this field and to its low reliance on rare earth and critical materials, with high recycling rates for its core materials such as metals and glass. Moreover, CST’s modeling challenges and its distinct aesthetic appeal further fuel my interest in the technology.
