Isabella Nova

Isabella Nova is Executive Vice-Rector with a focus on the Implementation of the Strategic Plan at Politecnico di Milano, where she is also Full Professor of Industrial and Technological Chemistry at the Department of Energy (DENG). Graduated in Chemical Engineering from the same university, she obtained her PhD in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Milan.

“Politecnico di Milano as an extended community. Its campuses as places of aggregation”. This is the vision of Isabella Nova, who recognises the university as a place dedicated to the growth of the individual and the development of talent. Equally important for Nova is the attention to environmental dynamics and energy transition, the result of years of study, advanced research, and industrial experimentation

Inclusion and sustainability are key elements resonating throughout the 2023- 2025 University Strategic Plan, translated into performance indicators monitored annually under the coordination of Professor Nova. This continuous review process reflects a pact of trust between Politecnico and its stakeholders: from students to researchers; from enterprises to institutions.

During her career, Nova has held numerous institutional positions which have defined a progressive expansion of her vision and management skills. Among them, she is member of the Board of Directors of Maire Tecnimont since 2023.

She is recognized as an international leader in the field of catalysis, with a focus on post-treatment processes for polluting effluents and sustainable energy production. She authored over 170 publications, is co-editor of 6 Special Issues, and holds 3 international patents. Her numerous research achievements have earned her a place in the 100Esperte in STEM, the Top Italian Scientists, and the 2018 Inspiring Fifty Italy.

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