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Marina Marinelli is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, construction technology, and human-robot collaboration, whose work has significantly shaped our understanding of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 transitions. Her most celebrated contribution, "From Industry 4.0 to Construction 5.0" (2023), has garnered 110 citations, mapping the transformative journey toward intelligent, human-centered construction environments. Marinelli's scholarship is particularly distinguished by her exploration of how lean manufacturing principles can be meaningfully integrated with Industry 4.0 technologies — a theme reflected in her widely cited 2021 paper (42 citations) examining real-world practitioner experiences with this combinative approach. A recurring thread throughout her research is the productive synergy between human-robot collaboration (HRC) and lean waste elimination, especially within industrialized construction settings. Her 2022 paper (35 citations) on this topic demonstrates her ability to bridge theoretical frameworks with practical industrial applications. More recently, she has tackled the barriers hindering effective human-robot assembly lines using multi-criteria decision-making methodologies, while also championing machine learning's value proposition in construction management. Collectively, Marinelli's body of work positions her as a forward-thinking voice driving the digital and collaborative transformation of both manufacturing and construction industries.