Cimmino Francesco Maria

Cimmino Francesco Maria is a Researcher at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO) within the School of Management. His primary roles involve energy systems research, data science applications, and econometric analysis. He leads and collaborates on projects addressing energy transition challenges, including decentralized power generation, grid stability, and renewable integration.

Key projects include the Micro Stockage Intelligent Distribué (MSID) project (2019-2022), focusing on flexible load management and business models for distributed energy systems, and the Electricity Load Forecasting for Utilities (ELF4U) initiative. He also contributed to the analysis of photovoltaic market dynamics and airport security process optimization through ethological methodologies.

Research interests span energy economics, smart grid technologies, and predictive modeling. His work integrates data science techniques with domain-specific challenges, such as forecasting heating demand and analyzing carbon footprints of energy imports. Collaborations involve institutions like Icare Institut, VS Computer Science Institute, and energy companies such as Sierre Energie.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, including the impact of natural gas CHP plants on Switzerland’s carbon footprint and the application of blockchain for SME liquidity risk tracing during the pandemic. His work bridges academic research with practical solutions for energy system decarbonization and operational efficiency.