Alessia Amato

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Alessia Amato is a leading researcher in sustainable materials science, with a primary focus on the life cycle assessment (LCA) of critical raw materials and permanent magnet alternatives. Her work addresses the pressing challenge of reducing dependence on rare earth elements (REEs), which are essential for high-performance magnets used in energy, transport, and robotics but are classified as critical raw materials due to supply risks. Amato’s most-cited paper, “Life Cycle Assessment of Rare Earth Elements-Free Permanent Magnet Alternatives: Sintered Ferrite and Mn–Al–C” (2023, 26 citations), provides a comprehensive environmental evaluation of REE-free alternatives, demonstrating that sintered ferrite and Mn-Al-C magnets can significantly lower ecological impacts while maintaining competitive performance. This contribution is pivotal for guiding industry toward more sustainable magnet production and reducing geopolitical vulnerabilities. Her research integrates environmental metrics with material innovation, offering actionable insights for policymakers and engineers. Amato’s work has been recognized for its relevance to the European Union’s circular economy goals, and she continues to advance the field by bridging material science and sustainability assessment. Her growing citation record reflects the increasing importance of her contributions to green technologies and resource efficiency.