- Summer School -
Managing Sustainable Industrial Systems (MaSIS):
Research streams and learning tools
Rome, 5th-6th June 2025
Department of Computer, Control, and Mangement Engineering - Sapienza University of Rome
Via Ariosto 25, 00185 - Rome, Italy
AULA MAGNA
Goals of the Summer School and Intended audience
The Summer School MaSIS aims to provide early-career researchers with a comprehensive overview of research topics addressing the multifaceted challenges of sustainability in industrial systems. It further emphasizes the role of teaching tools for a deeper integration of sustainability into management education.
The program is designed to foster an interdisciplinary understanding of sustainable practices, exploring topics such as ecological product development, sustainable supply chain management, reverse logistics, waste management, and industrial symbiosis. Additionally, it highlights the importance of innovative pedagogical approaches, such as game-based learning, to advance sustainability-focused education and decision-making.
Through interactive lectures, collaborative labs, and hands-on activities, participants will enhance their ability to conduct impactful research while building a strong network of peers and experts in the field. The Summer School is specifically tailored for PhD students and early-career researchers in engineering, management, environmental sciences, and related disciplines, particularly those interested in developing solutions for sustainable production, resource efficiency, and circular economy initiatives.
Beyond technical knowledge, the program offers participants the opportunity to refine their research skills, exchange ideas with leading academics, and explore novel research directions in sustainability. Graduates of the Summer School will be better equipped to address the global challenges of creating resilient and environmentally conscious industrial systems.
Organizing committee - Sapienza University of Rome
Luca Fraccascia (Chair)
Mirko Giagnorio (Co-chair)
Alessandro Annarelli (Co-chair)
Giulio Di Gravio
Riccardo Marzano
Fabio Nonino
Confirmed speakers
Luca Fraccascia (Department of Computer, Control, and Mangement Engineering - Sapienza University of Rome)
Jose Manuel Framinan (Industrial Management, School of Engineering, University of Sevilla)
Mirko Giagnorio (Department of Computer, Control, and Mangement Engineering - Sapienza University of Rome)
Fabio Nonino (Department of Computer, Control, and Mangement Engineering - Sapienza University of Rome)
Devrim Murat Yazan (Department of High-Tech Business and Entrepreneurship, University of Twente)
Preliminary Program
Day 1: Research streams - Thursday 5 June 2025
14:00 - Welcome and Institutional Greetings
14:30-15:45 – Session 1: Designing for Sustainability: Principles and Practices in Product Development
Break
16:00-18:00 – Session 2: Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Reverse Logistics
Break
18:15-19:30 – Session 3: Waste Management and Industrial Symbiosis: A Circular Approac
19:30 - Social Event: Dinner
Day 2: Learning tools - Friday 6 June 2025
9:00-9:30 – Session 4.a: Game-based Learning for Sustainability in Management Education
Break
9.45-12:45 – Session 4.b: Sustainable Entrepreneurship Business Game (SEBG)
Lunch
13:30-16:30 – Session 5: PhD Research Lab
Break
17.00-18:00 – Closing Remarks and Awards (SEBG winner)
Application and Registration
The MaSIS Summer School aims to offer a high-quality learning experience with a limited number of participants to ensure meaningful interactions and engagement. While there is no registration fee, admission follows a specific selection process.
Selection Criteria
Admission to the Summer School will be based on the following elements:
Research project summary – A presentation of the applicant’s research project, outlining its objectives, analytical methods, and key innovative aspects [Maximum 500 words, excluding bibliography]
Letter of intent – A statement explaining how the applicant’s research aligns with the themes of the MaSIS Summer School, along with their motivation and specific interest in participating [Maximum 500 words]
Curriculum Vitae – An overview of the applicant’s academic and professional background
All required documents must be submitted via the official application form provided below.
Important dates
Application opening: February 10th
Application deadline: March 19th
Notification of admission: April 4th-9th
Registration deadline: May 9th
