Marco Frara: Systemic analysis of the steel value chain
Marco Frara’s project focuses on the steel industry,employing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to examine the supply and value chain. The objective of the work is to identify key environmental hotspots and potential areas for improvement.
Where do you come from? Where have you been?
I come from a very small village in the northern part of Italy, close to Venice (it's called Caneva, to be precise). I studied materials science and then circular economy in Padua, a vibrant university city. I've spent six months of my master's in Hamburg, where I had an amazing time and I started thinking about a future abroad.
What brought you to Luleå university of Technology?
After a couple of trips to Scandinavia, I was so determined to spend a significant period of my life here, to experience the thrill of living in a place so different and fascinating compared to my homeland. Luleå University of Technology gave me the opportunity to realise this little dream, entrusting me with an important task, that is being a PhD student.
What is your research contribution to Creaternity?
My research is about systemic analysis (such as life cycle assessment and material flow analysis) applied to the steel industry and value chain. My goal is to identify the main hotspots where industry and policymakers can take action. In other words, I want to focus on the problems and propose solutions to make the steel industry sustainable in every aspect.
Why is Creaternity important?
As in a strong football team (football is my sport), it is important that all members pull in the same direction and that each of them is aware that their contribution is fundamental, regardless of the task performed.
Where are you going?
I'll find out when it's time to go somewhere.
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