Faculty Research

From resource scarcity to climate change, our faculty are meeting today’s most pressing challenges head on to find new opportunities for the circular economy. Focusing on food waste, electronic waste, renewable energy, and energy policy, their research helps government and industry decision-makers achieve sustainable growth through technological innovation and policy-making.

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An ever growing body of research is produced by Golisano Institute for Sustainability faculty at RIT, in a wide range of focuses and formats. Their professional accomplishments include books, journal articles, national and international presentations, provisional and full patents, and more. Each of these achievements contribute directly to RIT's reputation as a scholarship leader.

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Chiavaroli, Julius J. Comprehensive and Integrative Architectural Design. first ed. New York, NY: Routledge, 2022. Print.

Giovannini, Paolo and Giovanna Potesta'. San Donato a Novoli: da area industriale a centralita' urbana. 1 ed. Florence, Italy: Polistampa, 2004. Print.

Bitterman, Alex. Design Survey: A Workbook Introduction to the Design Professions. 2nd ed. New York, NY: Pearson, 2011. Print.

Nasr, Nabil and Mark Walluk. "Three Dimensional Non-Shadowing Sterilizer." U.S. Patent 62/360,697. 11 Jul. 2016.

Waller, M., et al. "Apparatus, system and method for fuel cell." U.S. Patent 10,622,654. 14 Apr. 2020.

Nicotera, P.D., C. Ji, and T.A. Trabold. "Co-Deposition of Conductive Material at the Diffusion Media/Plate Interface." U.S. Patent 9,653,737. 16 May 2017.

Potesta, Giovanna. "Smart Cities and Place Making; The "Sense of Place" in the Implementation of Smart Cities in the Arabian Gulf." Smart Cities in the Gulf. Current State, Opportunities, and Challenges. Ed. Wael A. Samad and Elie Azar. Singapore, Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan, 2018. 223-246. Print.

Bitterman, Alex. "Color The World: Identifying Color Trends in Contemporary City Brands." Color & Design. Ed. Marilyn DeLong and Barbara Martinson. London, England: Berg Publishers, 2012. Chapter 17. Print.

DePalma, Kyle, Mark R. Walluk, and L. Peter Martin. "Mechanical Properties of High Carbon Steel Coatings on Gray Cast Iron Formed by Twin Wire Arc." Technology Innovation for the Circular Economy: Recycling, Remanufacturing, Design, System Analysis and Logistics. Ed. Nabil Nasr. Beverly, MA: Scrivener Publishing LLC, 2024. 555-570. Print.

Potesta, Giovanna. "The Collective Space of Commerce between Identity and Globalization in Kuwait." International Journal of Architecture and Design 25. 2 (2014): 1116-1126. Print.

Potesta, Giovanna and Mohammad Khalid Al-Jassar. "Occidentalism, a Middle Eastern approach on a European Theme of Urban Design." Constructed Environment Journal 1. 3 (2011): 141-148. Web.

Winnebeck, Kathryn H. "Today's Environmental Manager's Toolbox: Evaluating the EHS Attributes of Products." Journal of Environmental Sustainability 1. (2011): 105-120. Web.

Potesta, Dr. Giovanna and Professor Jules Chiavaroli. "A New Life for American Cities: Urban Strategies and Community Engagement." Proceedings of the Scholarship of Social Engagement Symposium. Ed. Professor Joe Calistra. Lawrence, Kansas: n.p., Print.

Potesta, Giovanna. "Making Successful Urban Places: An A Posteriori Critique of the Area Ex- Fiat in Florence." Proceedings of the Future of Places, 06/28-07/01, Stockholm. Ed. Sustasis Foundation, Portland, OR. Portland, OR: Sustasis, Web.

Potesta, Giovanna. "The Traditional Urban Fabric of Florence: a Comparison between different Conservation Philosophies." Proceedings of the Conference on Architectural Conservation. Ed. Municipality of Dubai. Dubai, EAU, Arabian Emirates: Municiplaity of Dubai, 2012. Print.

Barber, Steven, et al. "Novel Pigment Replacement for Commercial Printing Inks." U.S. Provisional Patent Application 62/656,676. 12 Apr. 2018.

Waller, M., T. Trabold, and M. Bradley. "Apparatus, System and Method for Fuel Cell." U.S. Provisional Patent Application US20170110749. 20 Apr. 2017.

Waller, Michael, et al. "Apparatus, System and Method for Compact Mobile Fuel Cell System." U.S. Provisional Patent Application 15/191,781. 24 Jun. 2016.

Nasr, Nabil Z. "Lessons About Water." Industrial Engineer. (2013). Print.

Nasr, Nabil Z. "The Circular Economy is Going Global." Industrial Engineer. (2013). Print.

Nasr, Nabil Z. "The Energy Mix." Industrial Engineer. (2013). Print.

Andoh, Nana-Yaw. "Sustainable Urban Mobility in Developing Countries: A Case Study in Accra, Ghana - Central Business District." United Nations Institute for Training and Research. (2016). Web.

Potestí , Giovanna. "I Viaggi del Signor N Architetto." Firenze Architettura. (2004). Print.

Potesta, Giovanna. "Giuseppe Poggi e la nascita della Cittí  Borghese." Il Nuovo Corriere di Firenze. (2011). Print.

Altaf, Shahana, Callie Babbitt, and Roger Chen. "The “Evolving Ton” of Electronic Waste: Challenges And Opportunities For Recycling Infrastructure In The United States." Proceedings of the ISSST. Ed. ISSST. Chicago, IL: ISSST.

Armington, William, Callie Babbitt, and Roger Chen. "Characterizing and Modeling Emerging Regional Food Waste-to-Energy Systems." Proceedings of the ISSST. Ed. ISSST. Chicago, IL: ISSST.

Andrejko, Dennis A., ed. AURUM - Journal of Engineering Systems and Architecture (A-JESA). Istanbul: Kemerburgaz University, 2017. Print.

Andrejko, Dennis A., ed. MEGARON. Istanbul: Yildiz Technical University, 2016. Web.

Reilly, Andrew, ed. Critical Studies in Men's Fashion. London, England: Intellect, Ltd., 2012. Print.

Chiavaroli, Jules. Professor. 13 Dec. 2017. City Hall, Rochester. Exhibit.

Andoh, Nana-Yaw. Sustainable Urban Mobility in Developing Countries. 12 Oct. 2016. Community Design Center of Rochester, Rochester. Exhibit.

Weber, Bruce. "Bruce Weber, Secret Love". By Adolfo Natalini and Giovanna Potesta'. Sep. 2006. Palazzo Spini Feroni Ferragamo, Florence. Exhibit.

Andoh, Nana-Yaw, et al. "Role of Design Charettes and Community Engagement." 2019 American Planning Association New York State Chapter Conference. American Planning Association. Rochester, NY. 3 Oct. 2019. Conference Presentation.

Andoh, Nana-Yaw, Andrew Fetterer, and Chad Frederick. "Tools and Technologies for Teaching New Urbanism." CNU 27 - Louisville. CNU. Louisville, KY. 14 Jun. 2019. Conference Presentation.

Chiavaroli, Julius J. "Major Trends that Will Likely Affect Your Business: Identifying Opportunities and Constraints." NYSCMA 2019 Fall Conference. NY State Concrete Masonry Association. Oneida, NY. 7 Nov. 2019. Conference Presentation.

1/1/2016 - 12/30/2016
     American Institute of Architects - New York State Honor Awards Jury
     Amount: 0

1/1/2015 - 12/31/2017
     International Code Council (ICC) - ECIC Code Interpretation Committee
     Amount: 0

1/1/2000 - 5/30/2003
     University of Florence and Immobiliare Novoli SpA
     Amount: 60.000

Andrejko, Dennis A. American Institute of Architects - New York State. James William Kideney Gold Medal. Albany, NY, 2014.

Chiavaroli, Jules. American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA Component Assistance Leadership Grant. Washington, DC, 2013.

Potestí , Giovanna. Kuwait University Research Sector. Excellency in Research. Kuwait, Kuwait, 2013.

Gaustad, G., E. Olivetti, and R. Kirchain. “Design for Recycling: Evaluation and Efficient Alloy Modification.” Journal of Industrial Ecology, 14.2 (2010): 286-308. Web. *

Gaustad, G,. E. Olivetti, and R. Kirchain. “Towards Sustainable MaterialUsage: Investigating Limits to SecondaryAluminum Sinks.” Proceedings of theSustainable Technologies Symposium, TheMinerals, Metals, & Materials Society (TMS)Annual Meeting, Extraction and Processing Division Congress. 14-18 Feb. 2010. Print. *

Owejan, Jon P., JeanetteE. Owejan, Wenbin Gu, Thomas A. Trabold,Thomas W. Tighe and Mark F. Mathias. “Water Transport Mechanisms in PEMFCGas Diffusion Layers.” Journal of theElectrochemical Society, 157.10 (2010): B1456-B1464. Print. *

Stiebitz, P., T. Seager,C. Babbitt, G. Gaustad, and N. Nasr. “Curriculum Development for theSustainability PhD Program at RIT.” International Symposium on SustainableSystems and Technology. Arlington, VA. 17-19 May 2010. Presentation. * É 

Krystofik, M., Jeffrey Wagner, and G. Gaustad. “Sustainability Concerns Related to Product Design in TyingArrangements.” New York State EconomicsAssociation Conference. Rochester, NY. 24-25 Sept. 2010. Presentation. " 

Krystofik, M., C.W. Babbitt, and G. Gaustad. “Economic and Environmental Impacts of End-of-Life Decisions for Inkjet Cartridges in the US.” International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology. Arlington, VA. 17-19 May 2010. Presentation. " 

Trabold, Thomas.Journal of Thermal Sciences and Engineering Applications. New York: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Print.