Simone Ferrari

Simone Ferrari is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor in the Department of Energy (DENERG) at Politecnico di Torino. He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center PEIC (Power Electronics Innovation Center) and affiliated with the College of Electrical and Energy Engineering and College of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering as an invited member. His research focuses on electric machines, finite element analysis, and open-source software development for electromagnetic systems. He has supervised multiple PhD students in electrical engineering and has contributed to commercial consulting projects such as the design of electric motors for lifting applications and supervision of high-power motor development.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on Propulsion of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, Applied Electromagnetism, and Electrical Machines across multiple academic years. His work emphasizes multiphysics simulation, data-driven modeling, and the development of efficient traction motors for electric vehicles. Key research outputs include advancements in flux-map-based modeling, fault-tolerant motor designs, and thermal/structural scaling techniques for synchronous machines.

Dr. Ferrari holds a patent for a method to identify spatial harmonic flux and torque maps without torque transducers. His recent publications (2024-2025) address challenges in electric motor efficiency, fault performance, and NVH mitigation, reflecting his commitment to advancing sustainable power electronics and clean energy technologies aligned with SDGs 7 and 9.