Camila Perussello, BEng, MSc, PhD, is an extensively published engineer based in the UK and Ireland. Dual-trained in Mechanical Engineering and Food Engineering, she works internationally across higher education, research, and industrial consulting. She is a member of Engineers Ireland (MIEI) and an Associate Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (AMIMechE).
Dr Perussello applies fundamental engineering principles, digital tools, and numerical modelling to enhance the efficiency, performance, and sustainability of complex processing systems. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the School of Biosystems and Food Engineering at University College Dublin, she is an active peer reviewer for over 20 leading international engineering journals.
Core Areas of Research & Technical Expertise
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Process Engineering & Transport Phenomena: Fluid mechanics, heat & mass transfer, unit operations, and process intensification.
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Multiphysics Modelling & Simulation: Heat & mass transfer, CFD, continuum mechanics, digital twins, and finite element modelling for process optimisation and fault detection.
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Thermal Systems & Equipment Design: Design, retrofit, and commissioning of industrial dryers, heat exchangers, and biomaterial processing lines.
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Sustainable Manufacturing & Decarbonisation: Process scale-up, energy optimisation, agrifood side-stream upcycling, and industrial wastewater treatment.
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Sustainable Food Systems & Novel Processing: Alternative proteins, plant-based processing technologies, and environmental footprint assessment.
Industry Advisory & Consulting Services
Dr Perussello works with manufacturing firms, food-tech companies, and startups to solve process engineering challenges—from concept and simulation through to industrial scale-up. Key advisory areas include:
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Process Optimisation, Automation & Scale-Up: Digital-driven process optimisation, control, upscaling, and throughput efficiency.
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Equipment Design & Techno-Economic Analysis: Thermal processing, machinery retrofitting, and system feasibility.
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Sustainable Agri-Food Processing: Valorisation of industrial side streams, processing technologies, predictive quality modelling, shelf-life extension, and clean labelling.
A complete list of Dr Perussello’s peer-reviewed scientific publications can be found here.