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Aurora Romano
Pillar Fellow
Italy
Pillar FellowCircular Economy and Sustainable MaterialsUniversity of Padua, ItalyItaly

Dr. Aurora Romano is a recent PhD graduate in Civil Engineering with a deep passion for sustainability, regenerative infrastructure, and circular economy principles. Her research focuses on integrating sustainable materials, resource-efficient design, and circular business models into the built environment to minimize waste and optimize material lifecycles. Through her doctoral work, she explored innovative strategies for biodegradable materials, smart construction systems, and community-driven reuse initiatives that drive environmental regeneration.

Beyond academia, Aurora collaborates with engineers, policymakers, and sustainability advocates to bridge research with practical implementation. She believes that civil engineering plays a vital role in shaping sustainable societies and fostering long-term ecological resilience. By joining Sustainability Global, Aurora aims to contribute her expertise to scalable solutions that embed sustainability into infrastructure, design, and industrial processes. Her vision is to redefine construction practices to create resilient, regenerative systems that prioritize environmental well-being and equitable resource access.

My mission is to accelerate the transition to sustainable infrastructure and circular economy principles by integrating innovative materials, responsible design, and regenerative engineering solutions into the built environment. As a recent PhD graduate in Civil Engineering, I am committed to leveraging scientific research, industry collaboration, and policy alignment to drive meaningful change in resource management and environmental resilience.

Through interdisciplinary research and advocacy, I focus on developing scalable solutions that minimize waste, promote biodegradable materials, and enhance circular construction models. Infrastructure development must prioritize longevity, efficiency, and sustainability, ensuring that cities and communities adopt resilient practices that support environmental regeneration. By working alongside policymakers, engineers, and sustainability leaders, I aim to bridge research with implementation, creating practical strategies that reduce ecological footprints and promote responsible consumption.

Circular economy is not just an environmental approach—it is a fundamental transformation in how we build, produce, and manage resources. By fostering innovation in waste management, regenerative design, and material efficiency, I seek to shape construction and manufacturing practices that align with sustainability goals. Ensuring equitable access to sustainable materials and advancing environmentally responsible engineering solutions are central to my efforts.

Joining Sustainability Global allows me to contribute my expertise to initiatives that drive systemic change in infrastructure development and circular economy adoption. My goal is to redefine the way industries, governments, and communities interact with materials, ensuring that sustainability is embedded in construction and engineering for a thriving, resilient future.

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Ph.D. Civil Engineering

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University Of Padua, Italy

Bio

Dr. Aurora Romano is a recent PhD graduate in Civil Engineering with a deep passion for sustainability, regenerative infrastructure, and circular economy principles. Her research focuses on integrating sustainable materials, resource-efficient design, and circular business models into the built environment to minimize waste and optimize material lifecycles. Through her doctoral work, she explored innovative strategies for biodegradable materials, smart construction systems, and community-driven reuse initiatives that drive environmental regeneration.Beyond academia, Aurora collaborates with engineers, policymakers, and sustainability advocates to bridge research with practical implementation. She believes that civil engineering plays a vital role in shaping sustainable societies and fostering long-term ecological resilience. By joining Sustainability Global, Aurora aims to contribute her expertise to scalable solutions that embed sustainability into infrastructure, design, and industrial processes. Her vision is to redefine construction practices to create resilient, regenerative systems that prioritize environmental well-being and equitable resource access.

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My mission is to accelerate the transition to sustainable infrastructure and circular economy principles by integrating innovative materials, responsible design, and regenerative engineering solutions into the built environment. As a recent PhD graduate in Civil Engineering, I am committed to leveraging scientific research, industry collaboration, and policy alignment to drive meaningful change in resource management and environmental resilience.Through interdisciplinary research and advocacy, I focus on developing scalable solutions that minimize waste, promote biodegradable materials, and enhance circular construction models. Infrastructure development must prioritize longevity, efficiency, and sustainability, ensuring that cities and communities adopt resilient practices that support environmental regeneration. By working alongside policymakers, engineers, and sustainability leaders, I aim to bridge research with implementation, creating practical strategies that reduce ecological footprints and promote responsible consumption.Circular economy is not just an environmental approach—it is a fundamental transformation in how we build, produce, and manage resources. By fostering innovation in waste management, regenerative design, and material efficiency, I seek to shape construction and manufacturing practices that align with sustainability goals. Ensuring equitable access to sustainable materials and advancing environmentally responsible engineering solutions are central to my efforts.Joining Sustainability Global allows me to contribute my expertise to initiatives that drive systemic change in infrastructure development and circular economy adoption. My goal is to redefine the way industries, governments, and communities interact with materials, ensuring that sustainability is embedded in construction and engineering for a thriving, resilient future.

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Pillar Fellow
Circular Economy and Sustainable Materials

Dr. Aurora Romano is a recent PhD graduate in Civil Engineering with a deep passion for sustainability, regenerative infrastructure, and circular economy principles. Her research focuses on integrating sustainable materials, resource-efficient design, and circular business models into the built environment to minimize waste and optimize material lifecycles. Through her doctoral work, she explored innovative strategies for biodegradable materials, smart construction systems, and community-driven reuse initiatives that drive environmental regeneration.

Beyond academia, Aurora collaborates with engineers, policymakers, and sustainability advocates to bridge research with practical implementation. She believes that civil engineering plays a vital role in shaping sustainable societies and fostering long-term ecological resilience. By joining Sustainability Global, Aurora aims to contribute her expertise to scalable solutions that embed sustainability into infrastructure, design, and industrial processes. Her vision is to redefine construction practices to create resilient, regenerative systems that prioritize environmental well-being and equitable resource access.

University of Padua, Italy
Italy

My mission is to accelerate the transition to sustainable infrastructure and circular economy principles by integrating innovative materials, responsible design, and regenerative engineering solutions into the built environment. As a recent PhD graduate in Civil Engineering, I am committed to leveraging scientific research, industry collaboration, and policy alignment to drive meaningful change in resource management and environmental resilience.

Through interdisciplinary research and advocacy, I focus on developing scalable solutions that minimize waste, promote biodegradable materials, and enhance circular construction models. Infrastructure development must prioritize longevity, efficiency, and sustainability, ensuring that cities and communities adopt resilient practices that support environmental regeneration. By working alongside policymakers, engineers, and sustainability leaders, I aim to bridge research with implementation, creating practical strategies that reduce ecological footprints and promote responsible consumption.

Circular economy is not just an environmental approach—it is a fundamental transformation in how we build, produce, and manage resources. By fostering innovation in waste management, regenerative design, and material efficiency, I seek to shape construction and manufacturing practices that align with sustainability goals. Ensuring equitable access to sustainable materials and advancing environmentally responsible engineering solutions are central to my efforts.

Joining Sustainability Global allows me to contribute my expertise to initiatives that drive systemic change in infrastructure development and circular economy adoption. My goal is to redefine the way industries, governments, and communities interact with materials, ensuring that sustainability is embedded in construction and engineering for a thriving, resilient future.

Ph.D. Civil Engineering