Editorial Board Members-- Industrial Systems

Dr. Ilenia Farina, an Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Naples “Parthenope”. This followed a DPhil in Energy Science and Engineering from the same University. Ilenia’s research interests deal with the development of innovative materials for sustainable construction. She has conducted experimental studies to demonstrate the employability of plastic fibres obtained from waste plastic as dispersed reinforcement in cementitious materials. Furthermore, she has also developed new fibre geometries, with the aim of enhancing the thermo-mechanical performance of fibre reinforced concrete and mortars. Her current research activity focuses on the development of new fibre-reinforced geopolymers using conventional raw materials as well as inorganic waste materials. She is the author of several scientific papers published in international peer-reviewed journals and international conference proceedings.

Sustainable constructions; 3D Print; Recycled aggregates; Low carbon mortars and concretes; Life cycle assessment