Alicia Zaragoza-Benzal

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Alicia Zaragoza-Benzal is a leading researcher at the forefront of sustainable construction, whose work is redefining how the building industry approaches material lifecycles. Her primary research focuses on the application of circular economy (CE) principles to the built environment, with a particular emphasis on developing and analyzing circular material usage strategies. Her most influential work, the 2024 review “Circular Material Usage Strategies and Principles in Buildings,” has already garnered 48 citations, underscoring its immediate impact on the field. In this seminal paper, Zaragoza-Benzal systematically evaluates how the construction sector—a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions and waste—can transition from a linear to a circular model. By synthesizing key strategies and principles, she provides a critical roadmap for reducing raw material extraction and waste production, offering actionable insights for both researchers and industry practitioners. Her contributions are pivotal in bridging the gap between theoretical CE frameworks and practical building applications, positioning her as a key voice in the movement toward a more sustainable and resource-efficient future.