Transforming Agriculture and Food Systems
Professor Marelli is an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research group develops biopolymers and bio-inspired materials with reduced environmental impact compared to traditional technologies.
Department:
Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Research Laboratory:
Laboratory for Advanced Polymers
Academic Groups and Centers:
Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP)
MIT News:
Unlocking the secrets of natural materials
Curiosity Unbounded: Silk, the fabric of more sustainable agriculture (podcast)
Making agriculture more resilient to climate change
New filtration material could remove long-lasting chemicals from water
Short Bio:
Benedetto Marelli’s research group works in the area of structural biopolymers, biomineralization and self-assembly. By using biofabrication strategies, the research group designs bio-inspired materials that work at the biotic/abiotic interface to prevent or mitigate environmental impact. His interests and collaborative opportunities span widely across the department. He brings a wealth of experience, and a strong focus on engineering and innovation from a multiple-scale perspective with interests that include mechanical and optoelectronic properties of natural polymers, biocomposites, additive manufacturing, and emerging technologies.