Silvia Barella is a Professor of Metallurgy at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the Politecnico di Milano. She holds a PhD in Mechanical Systems Engineering and a degree in Materials Engineering, both from the Politecnico di Milano. She has published numerous scientific journal articles and participated in various national and international research projects. Her areas of expertise include metallic materials production processes and their innovation, heat treatments, plastic deformation, and their simulation. She teaches several courses in the Mechanical Engineering program at the Politecnico di Milano. A member of the Italian Metallurgy Association, she serves on various technical committees and teaches courses for the association.