Cecilia Lanfredi Alberti | Aerospace Materials | Innovative Research Award

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Cecilia Lanfredi Alberti

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Cecilia Lanfredi Alberti
Affiliation University of Strathclyde
Country United Kingdom
ORCID 0009-0003-2387-2725
Documents 4
Citations 2
Subject Area Aerospace Materials
Event Research Awards and Recognitions

Cecilia Lanfredi Alberti is a PhD (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) researcher specializing in space sustainability, mission life cycle assessment, eco-design, and uncertainty quantification for space systems. Her research integrates engineering, environmental assessment, and policy considerations to support sustainable spacecraft development through collaborations with the European Space Agency and international aerospace research initiatives.[1]

Abstract

This article summarizes Cecilia Lanfredi Alberti’s academic profile, emphasizing research on sustainable space systems, life cycle assessment, uncertainty-informed eco-design, and environmental decision-making for aerospace missions through interdisciplinary engineering approaches and international collaborations.[1]

Keywords

  • Space Sustainability
  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Eco-design
  • Space Systems Engineering
  • Mission Design

Introduction

With academic training from Politecnico di Torino, Politecnico di Milano, and the University of Strathclyde, Cecilia Lanfredi Alberti investigates sustainable mission design, environmental assessment methodologies, and policy-informed engineering to address climate and sustainability challenges affecting future space activities.[1]

Research Profile

Her professional experience includes ESA-supported doctoral research, consultancy on satellite sustainability at Eutelsat OneWeb, GNSS operational analysis at EUSPA, and teaching spacecraft lifecycle and mission design while developing practical tools for sustainable engineering evaluation.[2]

Research Contributions

Her work advances uncertainty-informed Life Cycle Assessment, environmental performance indicators, mission sustainability evaluation, additive manufacturing assessment, constellation eco-design, and integrated environmental, economic, and social analyses supporting responsible development of future space systems.[3]

Publications

Her publications investigate uncertainty-informed life cycle assessment for aerospace additive manufacturing, sustainable space mission design, holistic space health indicators, and eco-design decision-making frameworks, contributing practical methodologies for environmentally responsible aerospace engineering and sustainable mission planning.[3][4][5][6]

Research Impact

Her research supports sustainable spacecraft development by integrating Life Cycle Assessment with uncertainty analysis, enabling evidence-based environmental decision-making for future missions while strengthening collaboration between academia, industry, and the European Space Agency.[3]

Award Suitability

The combination of interdisciplinary research, international collaboration, sustainable engineering innovation, peer-reviewed publications, ESA-supported projects, and contributions to environmentally responsible space mission design demonstrates strong alignment with recognition in research excellence programs.[2]

Conclusion

Cecilia Lanfredi Alberti’s developing research portfolio reflects sustained commitment to advancing sustainable aerospace engineering through innovative Life Cycle Assessment methodologies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical environmental assessment frameworks supporting future space exploration.[1]

References

  1. ORCID. (n.d.). Cecilia Lanfredi Alberti — ORCID Profile. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2387-2725
  2. ResearchGate. (n.d.). Cecilia Lanfredi Alberti Research Profile. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Cecilia-Lanfredi-Alberti-5
  3. Alberti CL, Wilson AR, Vasile M. An uncertainty-informed life-cycle assessment framework for additive manufacturing in aerospace applications. Sustainability. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su18115617
  4. Alberti CL, Wilson A, Vasile M. Assessing the space sustainability paradox: A life cycle assessment approach for eco-design and decision-making under uncertainty. 76th International Astronautical Congress. DOI: https://doi.org/10.52202/083091-0010
  5. Alberti CL, Wang Y, Wilson AR, Vasile M. A holistic approach to space sustainability: Closing the loop between global space health indicators and life cycle assessment. 11th European Conference for Aerospace Sciences (EUCASS).
  6. Zabihian E, Maddock C, Kerkezian S, Thiemann HB, Al Asmar Y, Belgiu M, Alberti CL. Examining European student geographic mobility in the space field: ASTRAIOS project insight.11th European Conference for AeroSpace Sciences (EUCASS 2025).