Università G. D’Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Italy
Samantha Di Loreto is a multifaceted professional actively engaged in academia, research, and engineering consultancy. She holds a doctorate in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Environmental Technical Physics from Università Politecnica delle Marche. As a member of the governing board of the Order of Engineers of Ancona, Samantha serves as a key figure in the Sustainability and Youth Commissions. Additionally, she is a researcher at the Università “G. D’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, focusing on environmental acoustics. A passionate advocate of sustainable building practices, Samantha has significant expertise in acoustic design, energy efficiency, and eco-compatible materials. Her contributions extend to numerous international publications and projects, reflecting her commitment to enhancing sustainable development and acoustics in built environments.
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Strengths for the Award
- Active Involvement in Leadership Roles: Samantha Di Loreto is an active member of the Consiglio Direttivo dell’Ordine degli Ingegneri di Ancona, serving as a key representative for the Environmental Sustainability and Youth Commissions. This demonstrates leadership and commitment to advancing sustainability and engineering within professional organizations.
- Expertise in Sustainable and Acoustic Engineering: Di Loreto’s research focuses on sustainable building solutions and acoustic design, areas critical to modern engineering challenges. This includes expertise in eco-friendly materials, energy efficiency, and acoustic comfort in buildings.
- Strong Academic Background: With a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering focusing on Environmental Technical Physics, Di Loreto has demonstrated excellence in academic research. Her dissertation on “La Psicoacustica come strumento per la progettazione urbana sostenibile” highlights innovative approaches to urban sustainability.
- Research Contributions: Samantha has published 21 research articles, contributing to areas like acoustic monitoring, energy-efficient building retrofitting, and speech intelligibility in classrooms. Her work has been cited by 43 documents, indicating a notable impact in her field.
- Multidisciplinary Focus: Her expertise spans acoustics, thermal comfort, and energy-efficient solutions, making her contributions holistic and relevant to modern engineering challenges.
- Recognition through Citations and Impact Metrics: An h-index of 4 and multiple citations demonstrate the relevance and quality of her work. Her ability to blend theoretical insights with practical applications further strengthens her candidacy.
Areas for Improvement
- Expanding International Collaboration: While her work is impactful, greater collaboration with international researchers and institutions could enhance the global visibility and reach of her contributions.
- Broader Outreach: Publishing in more diverse, high-impact journals or platforms could amplify her influence and ensure her work reaches wider audiences.
- Research Grant Acquisition: Actively pursuing and securing research grants, particularly in sustainability and acoustics, would add another dimension to her portfolio, showcasing her ability to attract funding for critical projects.
Education
🎓 PhD in Industrial Engineering, Università Politecnica delle Marche (2019–2023)
Thesis: “La Psicoacustica come strumento per la progettazione urbana sostenibile”
🎓 MSc in Electronic Engineering, Università Politecnica delle Marche (2018–2019)
Thesis: “Analisi comparativa della qualità sonora di Cappe da cucina”
🎓 BSc in Biomedical Engineering, Università Politecnica delle Marche (2017–2018)
Thesis: “Metodi di valutazione di intelligibilità acustica di aule scolastiche”
🎓 Scientific High School Diploma, Liceo “M. Curie” Giulianova (2011–2012)
Experience
🏛️ Research Fellow, Università “G. D’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara (2023–present): Researching “Environmental Living Acoustics”
🔧 Independent Consultant (Ongoing): Expertise in sustainable building, acoustic design, and energy efficiency
🌍 Board Member, Order of Engineers, Ancona (2022–2026): Leads Sustainability and Youth Commissions
🔬 Professional Engineer, Università Politecnica delle Marche (2019–2023): Doctoral research in environmental acoustics
Awards and Honors
🏆 Membership in the Order of Engineers of Ancona (2022–2026)
🎖 Excellence in PhD Evaluation: Università Politecnica delle Marche, Industrial Engineering
🌟 Graduation with Honors (110/110 cum laude), MSc in Electronic Engineering
Research Focus
🌿 Sustainable Building and Urban Planning
🎧 Psychoacoustics for Urban Design
🔊 Acoustic Comfort in Indoor and Outdoor Spaces
⚡ Energy Efficiency and Eco-Compatible Materials
Publication Top Notes
📄 “Enhancing Sustainability in Construction: Analysis of High-Efficiency Solutions for NZEBs in the Marche Region”
📄 “Pattern Recognition and Neural Networks for Acoustic Monitoring and Conservation of the Historic Port of Ancona”
📄 “GENESIS: A Web-Based Platform for Managing the Seismic Risk of Historic Centres of Southern Italy”
📄 “Geometrical Acoustics in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Promotion: Digitalization of Acoustic Characteristics”
📄 “Relationship Between Perceived Sound Quality and Non-Acoustic Factors in a Hotel Restaurant in Italy”
📄 “Double-Skin Façades for Building Retrofitting and Climate Change: A Case Study in Central Italy”
📄 “Assessment of Speech Intelligibility in Classrooms by Measurements and Prediction Methods”
📄 “Crossed Effect of Acoustics on Thermal Comfort and Productivity in Workplaces”
📄 “Comparison Between Predictive and Measurement Methods of Speech Intelligibility in Educational Rooms”
📄 “Assessing People’s Efficiency in Workplaces by Coupling Immersive Environments and Virtual Sounds”
Conclusion
Samantha Di Loreto is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her leadership in sustainability-focused engineering organizations, coupled with her impactful research on sustainable and acoustic engineering, positions her as an innovator in her field. While her achievements are commendable, increasing international collaborations and outreach could further solidify her status as a leader in engineering research. Her work aligns well with the award’s goals of recognizing excellence in research and contributions to critical engineering challenges.