Alessandro Mancarella

Alessandro Mancarella is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG) within the College of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Automotive Engineering at Politecnico di Torino. He has been actively involved in teaching courses such as 'Propulsion systems and their applications to vehicles' and 'Fluid Machines' for the Automotive and Mechanical Engineering degree programs since the 2019/20 academic year.

• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
• Department: Department of Energy (DENERG)
• Key Teaching Roles: Course Collaborator for Master's and Bachelor's programs

His research focuses on sustainable propulsion systems, alternative fuels, and advanced combustion technologies. He leads projects like PRoSIT, which develops predictive cooling strategies for electric vehicle thermal management systems. His work emphasizes emission reduction, fuel efficiency, and vibro-acoustic analysis in internal combustion engines.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) applications, model-based control systems, and multi-domain engine evaluation. He collaborates extensively with researchers on topics such as PCCI combustion modes, EGR strategies, and hybrid powertrain architectures.

• Key Research Areas: Alternative Fuels, Combustion Analysis, Thermal Systems
• Collaborations: Luis M. Castellanos Molina, Omar Marello, Stefano D'Ambrosio