Silvia Ruggiero

Silvia Ruggiero is a Researcher in the Department of Engineering at the University of Sannio, Italy, specializing in building energy efficiency and thermal performance with a focus on Mediterranean climate conditions. She teaches courses including Air-Conditioning Systems for Civil Buildings and Bioclimatic Architecture for the Civil Engineering program, with office hours held on Thursdays from 13:00 to 15:00 in the Building ex INPS.

Dr. Ruggiero's research interests center on building energy efficiency, HVAC systems, thermal performance of buildings, cool roofs, building retrofit technologies, and nearly zero energy buildings specifically adapted to Mediterranean climate conditions. Her work combines experimental approaches with numerical modeling to evaluate energy-saving technologies including ventilated facades, smart glass systems, cool roof materials, and PV system integration. She has conducted extensive field monitoring campaigns in real buildings to validate theoretical models and assess the performance of innovative building technologies under actual operating conditions.

Her publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on practical building energy solutions for the Mediterranean region, with particular attention to the seasonal variations and extreme weather events that characterize this climate zone. Recent work has addressed the effectiveness of cool roof materials during heating seasons, the performance of ventilated facades with different grill configurations, and the integration of smart glass technologies for building automation.

Dr. Ruggiero collaborates extensively with researchers including Rosa Francesca De Masi, Giuseppe Peter Vanoli, and other colleagues at the University of Sannio, frequently publishing in high-impact journals such as Energy and Buildings, Applied Energy, and Energy Reports. Her research often involves experimental validation of building technologies through monitoring campaigns in test facilities at the University of Sannio.