Luciano Rolando

Luciano Rolando is an Associate Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG) in Politecnico di Torino. He is a member of the CARS@PoliTO Interdepartmental Center for Automotive Research and Sustainable Mobility. His academic roles include teaching Hybrid Propulsion Systems at the PhD level and various undergraduate/graduate courses such as Thermal Machines and Structural Mechanics and Fluid Machines across Chemical, Mechanical, and Energy Engineering programs.

As Scientific Director and Manager of competitive and commercial research projects like OpThermEV (2021-2022) and Alternative Fuels: Large Bore Ammonia Combustion (2024-2025), he focuses on optimizing thermal management systems, hydrogen combustion, and emission reduction technologies. His research group E3 (DENERG) explores synergies between hybrid propulsion, renewable fuels, and predictive control algorithms.

His recent publications highlight advancements in deep reinforcement learning for energy management, hydrogen-fueled powertrains, and dual-diluted combustion systems. Collaborations include industry partnerships and supervision of seven ongoing PhD students. He holds a national patent for predictive thermal control systems in electric vehicles, aligning with SDG goals 7, 12, and 13.