Research GroupsEDIT - Eco Design Innovation Team

EDIT - Eco Design Innovation Team

 

Scientific coordinator: Massimo Delogu

 

The EcoDesign Innovation Team (EDIT) was established in the early 2000s. EDIT’s research focuses on the design and assessment of the environmental performance and life-cycle profile of industrial products and processes. The team conducts both fundamental and applied research, actively participating in national and international projects and collaborating with companies, public institutions, and private organisations. Main Areas of Expertise and Research Interests:

1. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), EcoDesign and Circular Design Comparative analysis and optimisation of the environmental performance of products, technologies, and processes in sectors such as:
   • Mobility and transportation (automotive, railway, and marine)
   • Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
   • Consumer goods
2. Modelling and Simulation
   
   • Modelling and simulation aimed at identifying the Environmental Break-Even Point (E-BEP) within the life cycle of industrial products
   • Simulation and analysis of waste and by-product management and valorisation scenarios, in accordance with the Circular Economy Action Plan and relevant regulations (e.g., ELV, WEEE, RoHS Directives)
   • Simulation of the efficiency of material separation and recycling technologies
   • Development and analysis of driving cycles and innovative solutions for sustainable mobility

 

 

 

 

● Mobility and transportation (automotive, railway, and marine) ➔ Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) ➔ Consumer goods 2. Modelling and Simulation ● Modelling and simulation aimed at identifying the Environmental Break-Even Point (E-BEP) within the life cycle of industrial products ● Simulation and analysis of waste and by-product management and valorisation scenarios, in accordance with the Circular Economy Action Plan and relevant regulations (e.g., ELV, WEEE, RoHS Directives) ● Simulation of the efficiency of material separation and recycling technologies ● Development and analysis of driving cycles and innovative solutions for sustainable mobility 3. “Design for X” Methodologies for EcoDesign and Circular Design Development of methods, guidelines, and tools aimed at supporting: ● Design for Material Choice: selecting materials to ensure the optimal balance between performance and environmental impact. ● Design for Extension-of-Life: extending product lifespan through principles of reliability, maintainability, and disassembly, enabling component recovery and reuse. ● Design for End-of-Life: analysing product impacts during the disposal phase and redesigning to minimise landfill waste while maximising component recovery and recycling of secondary raw materials from a circularity perspective. 4. Knowledge Transfer Organisation of training and advanced courses for companies, public authorities, and private organisations, supporting the dissemination and practical application of eco-design principles and life cycle thinking.