Alfonso Capozzoli

Alfonso Capozzoli is a Full Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG) of Politecnico di Torino, coordinating the College of Electrical and Energy Engineering. He specializes in building energy systems, data-driven energy management, and smart building technologies. His roles include membership in the SmartData@PoliTO Lab and editorial boards of journals like ENERGY AND AI and SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, GRIDS AND NETWORKS.

Education: Graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Naples Federico II (Italy) and earned a PhD in Engineering of Mechanical Systems. He has conducted visiting research at the University of Wollongong, Australia.

Research focuses on adaptive control strategies, fault detection in HVAC systems, and energy data analytics. He leads projects on predictive energy management, smart building envelopes, and coordinated energy management in building clusters. His work bridges building physics and data science, emphasizing AI-driven solutions for energy efficiency.

Teaching includes courses on building physics, energy management systems, and architectural sustainability at Politecnico di Torino. He supervises PhD students exploring topics like AI-based control systems, energy flexibility in communities, and semantic integration in building management.

Key contributions include developing the CityLearn platform for grid-interactive communities and co-founding the BAEDA Lab. He has secured funding from EU projects (e.g., EU-DREAM) and national grants, focusing on data-driven solutions for energy systems.

Awards include recognition for his students (e.g., Sabrina Savino’s AIDDA 2024 award) and PoliTo Quality Awards for doctoral research. His work addresses sustainable development goals related to energy (SDG 7), cities (SDG 11), and responsible consumption (SDG 12).