Simone Dugaria

Simone Dugaria is a Senior Research Associate at the Institute of Building Technology and Energy (IGE) at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (since 2023). He holds a Ph.D. in Energy Engineering from the University of Padua (2014-2017) and has held postdoctoral roles at the University of Padova (2017-2019) and the Free University of Bolzano-Bozen (2019-2022). His research focuses on building ventilation, HVAC systems, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and heat transfer, bridging technical systems with human-centric environmental considerations.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering – Energy Engineering, University of Padova (2014-2017)
  • Master in Energy Engineering, University of Padova (2014)
  • Bachelor in Energy Engineering, University of Padova (2010)
  • Technical High School in Electrotechnics and Automation, G. Galilei (2006)

His research explores energy-efficient technologies for sustainable thermal systems, particularly in building environments. Recent projects include optimizing heat/moisture recovery in office buildings and reducing power peaks via enthalpy recovery. He contributes to applied research addressing real-world challenges in energy systems and indoor environmental quality.

Key projects include the EISCH initiative on exhaust air heat pumps and the RePPER study on power peak reduction. His work emphasizes practical applications for enhancing energy efficiency and occupant comfort in built environments.

Language skills: Italian (native), German (C1/B2), English (C1/B2).