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• Decision Making
• Economic Evaluation
• Environmental Impact Assessment
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Marta Carla Bottero is a Full Professor at the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST) at the Polytechnic University of Turin. She serves in functions aggregated to the Pro-Rector regarding relations with government structures and is a member of the Interdepartmental Center Ec-L - Energy Center Lab. Her academic focus spans decision making, economic evaluation, environmental impact assessment, and urban management. Her research interests center on multicriteria analysis, strategic environmental assessment, and sustainability assessment. She applies these methodologies to urban planning challenges, with particular emphasis on heritage conservation, energy communities, and sustainable city development. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in urban regeneration and policy development. Dr. Bottero's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on sustainable urban development, with particular attention to cultural heritage reuse, energy communities, and urban resilience. Her research integrates quantitative methods like multicriteria analysis with spatial and environmental considerations, creating innovative approaches to complex urban challenges. Her scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous awards: Outstanding paper awarded by Emerald (2021) 4th Jean Pierre Brans PROMETHEE Award presented by PROMETHEE Days, Belgium (2017) Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing awarded by European Journal of Operational Research (2017) ICCSA Best Paper Award 2014 given by ICCSA 2014, Portugal (2014) Management of Environmental Quality: Highly Commended Paper (2013) Leading JMCDA article award (2011) Best paper award at Sue-Mot conference (2009) Dr. Bottero actively supervises PhD students in the Urban and Regional Development program, with current advisees including Sebastiano Barbieri, Emanuele Dell'Oca, and Marco Volpatti. She has secured significant research funding through competitive grants including REGENERATE (2024-2027), TReE (2023-2025), and QUEST (2019-2022), as well as numerous commercial research contracts with municipal and industrial partners. She participates in multiple research teams including the Interdepartmental Center Ec-L - Energy Center Lab and collaborates extensively with international institutions, having served as Visiting Researcher at Queensland University of Technology (2019) and National University of Singapore (2017).

Edgar Ernesto Sanchez SanchezView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Automotive Systems
• Reliability Engineering
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Dr. Edgar Ernesto Sanchez Sanchez is an Associate Professor at the Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN) , Polytechnic University of Turin. He is a member of the Power Electronics Innovation Center and leads the CAD - Electronic CAD & Reliability Group . His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Automotive Systems reliability, particularly addressing neural network vulnerability, approximate computing reliability, and hardware Trojan mitigation. Key projects include REACT (Self-Aware Neuromorphic Architectures) and RESHIP4EU (Chip Design Training). Recent publications demonstrate expertise in deep learning reliability , RISC-V security , and hardware-software co-design . He has received Best Paper Awards at DATE 2006 and DDECS 2013. Dr. Sanchez supervises PhD students in AI reliability and cybersecurity, while teaching High Performance Computing and Computer Architectures courses. His work bridges academic research and industrial applications through collaborations with STMicroelectronics and automotive companies.

• Medical Devices
• Biomechanics
• Respiratory Therapy
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Margherita De Luca is a Research Fellow and PhD Student at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS), Polytechnic University of Turin. She is also an external lecturer and teaching assistant in biomedical engineering courses. Her PhD research (2021-2024) focuses on the design and development of an innovative low-oxygen CPAP system. Education: Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Turin (2019) Master's in Biomedical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Turin Her primary research interests lie in medical innovation and technology, with a focus on respiratory therapy devices. Specifically, she works on the design, characterization, and regulatory assessment of CPAP systems for treating acute hypoxemic respiratory failure. Her work integrates biomechanics, medical device development, and ventilation system engineering to create non-invasive, low-oxygen consumption solutions. Her recent publications (2023-2025) center on experimental and computational studies of CPAP therapy devices. Key themes include CO2 rebreathing assessment, circuit configuration impacts, and multidomain modeling for ventilation circuits. Her research demonstrates a strong emphasis on improving the safety and efficiency of non-invasive ventilation through innovative engineering solutions and rigorous testing. Scientific awards: No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text. As a PhD student and Research Fellow, Margherita De Luca is involved in research projects but no specific grants or advising roles are mentioned. She is a member of the Biomechanics of solids and fluids research group within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

• Applied artificial intelligence
• Bioinformatics
• Computational biology
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Roberta Bardini is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at Politecnico di Torino, Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN), within the College of Computer, Film, and Mechatronics Engineering. She holds the scientific disciplinary sector IINF-05/A - Information Processing Systems (Area 0009 - Industrial and Information Engineering) and is actively involved in teaching across multiple engineering programs including Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering. Her research focuses on applied artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and computational biology , with particular emphasis on systems biology applications. Her work bridges computer science with biological and medical domains, addressing challenges in cancer modeling, neuronal systems, and biomedical applications. She applies computational approaches to understand complex biological phenomena and develop innovative solutions for healthcare and biotechnology. Her recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong focus on computational biology tools, AI applications in tumor resistance modeling, neuronal concept transformation, and security for neuromorphic systems. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary research spanning bioinformatics, computational neuroscience, and AI-driven biomedical solutions with practical applications in cancer research and biomanufacturing. Dr. Bardini serves as a supervisor for PhD students Alessio Caviglia and Filippo Marostica in the Artificial Intelligence program (40th cycle, 2024-present). She is actively involved in the BESOS_RP research project (2024-2027), an innovative tool for analyzing welfare and sustainability for Piedmontese cattle breeders, funded through regional research grants. Additionally, she has contributed to the Horizon Europe NEUROPULS Project. She holds two significant patents: a computerized method for generating culture protocols for biomanufacturing, and a method for computer simulation of the ontogeny of biological systems (with optional culture protocol generation), developed with colleagues Alfredo Benso, Stefano Di Carlo, Gianfranco Michele, and Maria Politano. These patents reflect her expertise in computational biology and bio-manufacturing applications.

Sandro MoosView profile

Professor

• Computer-Aided Design
• Virtual Product Development
• Medical Applications
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Sandro Moos is a Full Professor at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) at Politecnico di Torino , where he teaches courses in Engineering Drawing and Digital Technologies for Product Development. His research focuses on Computer-Aided Design (CAD) applications in medical fields, virtual product development, and human-machine interaction. Current roles: Full Professor (DIGEP), Director of 3D LAB research group Education: Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (2000) Research Interests span digital twin technologies , human-robot interaction , 3D modeling , and medical device design . His work integrates machine learning and VR/AR systems for applications in surgery planning and industrial safety. Scientific Contributions : 2011 Premio pubblicazioni Politecnico di Torino Lead researcher in PNRR-funded projects like DAS (Design for Augmented Surgery) and SMA (Surgery Guides for Maxillofacial Applications) Co-inventor of multiple national/international patents related to surgical guides and 3D biometric technologies Academic Impact includes advising 10+ PhD students and leading Erasmus+ innovation alliances. His recent publications analyze EEG-based stress assessment in VR and 3D facial morphology prediction for surgical planning.

• Aerospace Engineering
• Acoustic Meta-Structures
• Wave Propagation
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Dario Magliacano is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS) at Politecnico di Torino. His research focuses on aerospace engineering, vibroacoustics, and meta-material design. Email: dario.magliacano@polito.it Academic Role: Assistant Professor Research Interests Aerospace Structures Wave Propagation in Complex Materials Helmholtz Resonators and Acoustic Meta-Structures Machine Learning for Material Design Poroelastic Material Modeling High-Frequency Vibroacoustic Analysis Scientific Contributions Learning to Teach with Innovative Teaching Project (L2T_ITP) - Politecnico di Torino (2024) Learning to Teach (L2T) - Politecnico di Torino (2024) Teaching Roles Collaboratore del corso Space Environment, Access and Operations (2022-2024) Titolare del corso Fondamenti di meccanica strutturale (2023-2024) Collaboratore in courses related to Legislazione aeronautica (2016-2025)

• Energy efficiency
• Life cycle assessment
• Machining
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Paolo Claudio Priarone is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) of the Polytechnic University of Turin. He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center IAM@PoliTo (Integrated Additive Manufacturing) and serves as Scientific Director for multiple research projects. Research Interests: Energy efficiency, life cycle assessment, machining, sustainable manufacturing, titanium aluminides Skills: Materials engineering, mechanical manufacturing, production technology, sustainable design His recent research focuses on AI-based assistive systems for manufacturing, hybrid WAAM-subtractive processes, and sustainable material recycling. He supervises PhD student Marta Ceroni and leads projects like FACILE (2024-2026) and 3aDitional (2024-2026). Scientific Fellowships CIRP Fellow (2020-) CIRP Associate Member (2013-2019) AITeM Research Affiliate (2011-) He contributes to editorial boards and teaches courses such as Sustainable Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing at undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels. His work aligns with SDG Goal 12 on responsible production.

• Materials Science
• Polymer Synthesis
• Additive Manufacturing
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Massimo Messori is a Full Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) of Politecnico di Torino. He serves as Coordinator of the Doctoral School in Materials Science and Technology and Deputy Coordinator of the College of Chemical and Materials Engineering. His affiliations include membership in the Interdepartmental Center IAM@PoliTo and the National Interuniversity Consortium for Materials Science and Technology (INSTM). Laurea in Industrial Chemistry (1992), University of Bologna Ph.D. in Industrial Chemistry (1997), University of Bologna Research Assistant (1999-2002), University of Bologna Associate Professor (2002-2017), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Full Professor (2017-2021), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Full Professor (2021-present), Politecnico di Torino Messori's research focuses on polymer synthesis, modification, and characterization with emphasis on additive manufacturing and sustainable materials. His current work includes photopolymerizable resins for 3D/4D printing and valorization of agro-industrial wastes as biopolymer additives. He leads projects like FIBRA (sustainable brake pads) and MUSTANG (polymer sustainability). His article trends show expertise in photopolymerization , bio-based composites , shape-memory polymers , environmental remediation materials , and sustainable manufacturing . He actively supervises PhD students in these domains. He co-founded spinoffs MAT3D (special resins) and Agromateriae (bio-composites from waste). His teaching spans Materials Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, and Sustainable Design.

• Experimental mechanics
• Multibody dynamics
• Multibody systems
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Nicola Bosso is a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy. He serves as a member of the College of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering and has been continuously involved in the PhD program in Mechanical Engineering for multiple cycles from 2015/2016 through 2024/2025. His academic career spans over a decade of teaching and research in mechanical engineering with a strong emphasis on railway systems and multibody dynamics. Research Focus: Professor Bosso specializes in experimental mechanics and multibody dynamics with particular expertise in railway dynamics, monitoring systems, and vehicle dynamics. His research encompasses roller rig testing methodologies, wear analysis of materials, and wheel-rail contact mechanics. His work aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals including Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (Goal 9), Sustainable Cities and Communities (Goal 11), Responsible Consumption and Production (Goal 12), and Climate Action (Goal 13). His research integrates computational engineering with experimental validation to address complex railway engineering challenges. Publication Trends: Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on digital twin technology for freight wagon monitoring, advanced wear simulation algorithms, and thermo-mechanical interactions in braking systems. His work increasingly combines AI techniques with traditional engineering approaches, reflecting the evolving nature of railway engineering research. The publications span conference proceedings and journal articles in high-impact railway engineering venues. Advising and Research Leadership: Professor Bosso has supervised PhD students including Matteo Magelli (35th cycle, 2019-2023), whose thesis focused on numerical and experimental tools for train braking simulations. He leads numerous research projects including AI4FREIGHT (2025-2029), a Railway Freight Wagon Monitoring System based on Digital Twins, and various consulting projects with railway industry partners. His research portfolio spans competitive national grants, regional innovation centers funding, and commercial contracts with railway technology companies. Research Infrastructure: He is affiliated with the Design and experimentation of industrial and railway systems and microsystems (DIMEAS) research group, where he contributes to the development of testing methodologies and simulation tools for railway applications. His work involves close collaboration with industry partners on practical railway engineering challenges, including derailment prevention, vehicle dynamics optimization, and innovative testing equipment development.

• 3D plate and shell models
• Additive manufacturing
• Composite structures
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Salvatore Brischetto is a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy. He serves as Coordinator of the Academic Board for the Ph.D. program in Aerospace Engineering, is a member of the Interdepartmental Center Photonext on Applied Photonics, and is part of the Doctoral School Board. His academic career at Politecnico di Torino has spanned since 2005, progressing from research fellow to Assistant Professor (2010-2018), Associate Professor (2018-2022), and Full Professor (since 2022). Dr. Brischetto earned his Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Turin in 2005, followed by a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the same institution and in Constituants Elementaires from Université Paris Ouest–Nanterre La Défense in 2009. His academic progression demonstrates steady advancement through the ranks, reflecting his significant contributions to the field. His primary research focuses on 3D and 2D analytical/numerical solutions for thermo-hygro-electro-magneto-elastic analyses of composite, sandwich and functionally graded material (FGM) plates and shells, as well as additive manufacturing applications for aerospace. His work addresses advanced structural modeling, multifield coupling phenomena, and the development of computational methods for complex material systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding the behavior of smart structures under various environmental and mechanical loads, with particular emphasis on the interplay between thermal, moisture, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical fields in advanced composite structures. Dr. Brischetto's publication record shows a consistent focus on multifield structural analysis, with recent work (2022-2025) concentrating on coupled phenomena in advanced materials. His research demonstrates a progression from fundamental structural mechanics to increasingly complex multifield problems, with growing emphasis on practical aerospace applications. The publications reveal strong collaboration with researchers like Domenico Cesare and Roberto Torre, focusing on numerical methods, shell modeling, and specialized analyses for composite and functionally graded materials. Dr. Brischetto serves as associate editor for 'Journal of Composites Science' and 'Curved and Layered Structures,' academic editor for 'Technologies' and 'Science and Engineering of Composite Materials,' and is on the editorial board of two additional international journals. He has served as a reviewer for over 100 international journals, demonstrating his standing in the academic community. He currently supervises PhD student Domenico Cesare (39th cycle, 2023-present) in Computational Solid Mechanics. Dr. Brischetto chairs several degree courses including '3D shell models for composite structures,' 'Aeronautical Constructions,' and 'Numerical modeling and simulation techniques of aerospace structures.' He has been actively involved in teaching across multiple academic years and will serve as Lecturer College Coordinator for the PhD course in Aerospace Engineering from 2024-2027. Dr. Brischetto is co-founder and co-chair of the research group 'ASTRA: Additive manufacturing for Systems and Structures in Aerospace,' which collaborates with various aeronautical/space companies and national and international universities. He is also the founder and chair of the 'PoliDrone' project, developing a multipurpose modular drone produced via 3D printing. His research group works on projects like FreME (Smart Electromechanically Actuated Multi-Disc Brake) and regional technology platforms, demonstrating strong industry connections and practical applications of his research.

• Additive manufacturing
• Electron beam melting
• Electron beam powder bed fusion
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Manuela Galati is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) at Politecnico di Torino. She is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center IAM@PoliTo - Integrated Additive Manufacturing. Her work focuses on additive manufacturing technologies, particularly electron beam melting and powder bed fusion processes for both metallic and polymeric materials. Dr. Galati's research spans several key areas of additive manufacturing: Additive manufacturing processes and systems Electron beam melting and powder bed fusion Metal and polymeric additive manufacturing Metrology for process engineering Process simulation and modeling Sustainable manufacturing practices Her publication record shows a strong technical focus on electron beam powder bed fusion processes. Recent work explores thermographic measurements for quality control, phase-field simulations of sintering processes, thermal conductivity modeling, and mechanical characterization of lattice structures. She has published extensively in high-impact journals including Additive Manufacturing, Materials, and Journal of Manufacturing Processes. Dr. Galati leads the INTACT research project (2023-2025), which develops innovative non-destructive inspection methods using thermography and computed tomography. Her work aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 12 for responsible consumption and production. She actively supervises doctoral research: Andrea Colucci: Advanced Additive Manufacturing techniques for ultra-performance components Danilo Bruson: Numerical analysis of polymeric lattice structures Paolo Antonioni: Various additive manufacturing topics Marco Viccica: Optimization of processes for Fractal geometries Giovanni Rizza: Modeling of powder sintering process in electron beam powder bed fusion

Biagio CosenzaView profile

Associate Professor

• High-performance computing
• Compiler technology
• Software optimization
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Biagio Cosenza is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Salerno, Italy. He leads research in high-performance computing, compiler technology, and software optimization. Previously, he was a Senior Researcher at TU Berlin (2015-2019) and a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of Innsbruck, Austria (2011-2015). His educational background includes: Ph.D. from University of Salerno (2011), supervised by Prof. Vittorio Scarano Dr. Cosenza's research focuses on creating efficient programming models for heterogeneous computing systems. His work spans compiler technology, automatic performance tuning, and energy-efficient computing approaches. He has made significant contributions to SYCL-based programming models and MPI implementations, with emphasis on portability across diverse hardware platforms including GPUs and accelerators. His research often bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in scientific computing and bioinformatics. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward heterogeneous and distributed computing, with particular emphasis on energy efficiency, performance portability, and SYCL-based programming models. Many papers focus on applications in drug discovery and scientific simulations, showing how his theoretical work translates to real-world scientific problems. Dr. Cosenza has received several prestigious recognitions: Best Paper Award at the 14th BenchCouncil International Symposium (2022) Elevated to Senior Member of the IEEE (2022) Recognized as ACM Senior Member (2022) He leads multiple significant research projects including the PRIN 2022 project "LibreRT" and the EuroHPC project "LIGATE." His work has secured substantial funding from sources including the German Research Foundation (DFG), the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research, and EuroHPC. He actively mentors students and collaborators on advanced topics in high-performance computing. Dr. Cosenza is a member of the ISIS Lab at the University of Salerno and contributes to open standards through his work with the Khronos Group and SYCL Working Group. His research group develops tools like CELERITY, a C++ SYCL-based programming model for accelerator clusters, and EMPI, an enhanced message passing interface in modern C++.

• Civil Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Computational Mechanics
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Francesco ASCIONE is an Associate Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering (DICIV), University of Salerno. He specializes in computational mechanics, composite materials, and structural decarbonization technologies. Affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering (DICIV), University of Salerno Research Focus: Composite materials, computational mechanics, concrete decarbonization His notable research includes the PNRR 2022 PRIN project ARMCO2D on automated reinforcement manufacturing for concrete construction decarbonization. He has received recognition through the Advances in Engineering society for his materials engineering contributions and participated in the Horizon 2020 Marie Curie 'ASSO' project. Recent publications highlight his work in composite material applications and structural mechanics. He offers remote office hours for courses like 'Complements of Structural Mechanics' via Microsoft Teams.

• Energy analysis
• Energy communities
• Energy efficiency
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Romano Borchiellini is a Full Professor in the Department of Energy (DENERG) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy, serving as Rector's Representative for the Energy Center and Coordinator of the Interdepartmental Center Ec-L - Energy Center Lab. His academic work spans energy systems engineering with significant contributions to both theoretical research and practical applications in sustainable energy and safety engineering. Professor Borchiellini's research focuses on energy analysis, energy communities, energy efficiency, fire safety, and tunnel ventilation systems. His work bridges fundamental thermal engineering with practical sustainability applications, particularly in urban energy systems and transportation infrastructure. He has developed expertise in industrial technical physics with applications ranging from renewable energy communities to tunnel safety engineering, aligning with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals including affordable clean energy, industry innovation, sustainable cities, and climate action. His recent publications demonstrate a clear research trajectory toward decarbonization strategies, renewable energy integration, and safety considerations for emerging energy technologies. The publications reveal increasing focus on hydrogen technologies, battery safety systems, and advanced ventilation solutions for transportation infrastructure, reflecting evolving energy transition challenges. His work consistently connects engineering fundamentals with practical sustainability applications across multiple sectors. Professor Borchiellini has supervised PhD students including Roberto Paglini (focusing on methane emission reporting) and Azad Hamzehpour (researching water mist systems for fire applications). He has secured numerous research grants from competitive calls, regional funding programs, national PRIN projects, and corporate partnerships, demonstrating strong research leadership and funding acquisition capabilities across multiple domains. He leads the Research Group M3ES within DENERG and coordinates the Energy Center Lab at Politecnico di Torino, which serves as an interdisciplinary hub for energy transition research. The laboratory work focuses on thermal systems analysis, energy efficiency optimization, and safety engineering applications, with particular emphasis on practical implementation in urban environments and transportation infrastructure.

• Thermal Engineering
• District Heating Systems
• Energy Storage
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Martina Capone is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG) of Politecnico di Torino. She is affiliated with the College of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Automotive Engineering, focusing on thermal engineering and industrial energy systems. Her academic role includes teaching contributions across bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs in energy-related disciplines since 2019. Research Interests: Martina specializes in district heating systems, thermal energy storage, heat pumps, and optimization of thermo-fluid networks. Her work addresses challenges in supply temperature reduction, energy flexibility, and integration of renewable technologies into existing infrastructures. Publications: Her research explores advanced co-simulation platforms for energy flexibility, groundwater thermal storage integration, and demand-side management strategies. Key contributions include modeling tools for thermal transients, peak shaving methodologies, and multi-agent frameworks for energy network optimization. Teaching Roles: Computational models for thermo-fluid networks (PhD, 2024/25) Numerical design of thermal systems (Master's, 2020-2025) Energy Storage Technologies (Bachelor's, 2022/23-2023/24) Patents: Co-inventor of the international patent "Innovative method for reducing peak heat demand in district heating networks" with colleagues Elisa Guelpa and Vittorio Verda.