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Giovanna Culot is a leading researcher at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, and sustainability. Her work primarily focuses on Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 paradigms, with key contributions in scenario analysis, artificial intelligence applications, and inclusive manufacturing technologies. Her most-cited paper, "The future of manufacturing: A Delphi-based scenario analysis on Industry 4.0" (2020), has garnered 242 citations, establishing a foundational framework for understanding the trajectory of smart manufacturing. Culot has also pioneered research on AI for climate change mitigation in manufacturing, as evidenced by her 2024 patent analysis study, which examines AI as a general-purpose technology for environmental sustainability. More recently, she has advanced the human-centric dimension of Industry 5.0 through her 2025 work on enhancing inclusion of workers with disabilities using human-robot collaborative assembly line balancing optimization. This research demonstrates how cobots can promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in manufacturing environments. Culot’s work bridges technological innovation with social responsibility, making her a distinctive voice in contemporary manufacturing research. Her contributions are particularly valuable for students and researchers interested in the socio-technical dimensions of industrial digitalization.