Diego Perrone

Diego Perrone serves as an Assistant Professor in Fluid Machines (IIND-06/A) within the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering at the University of Calabria, Italy. He teaches Energy Systems for Management Engineering, Power Plant for Mechanical Engineering, Internal Combustion Engines and Hybrid Powertrains for Energy Engineering, and marine propulsion systems for Technologies of the Sea and Navigation in the 2025 academic year.

His research centers on theoretical and experimental analysis of fluid machinery including turbines, expanders, internal combustion engines (including hybrid configurations), compressors, and thermal/chemical apparatus. Current investigations focus on adapting engines to EU 2035 directives, wave energy utilization, and renewable-conventional energy integration in combined cycles. His work examines environmental impact, optimization, and system integration for terrestrial, marine, and aerial propulsion applications.

Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal strong emphasis on sustainable energy conversion, particularly biomass gasification for CCHP systems, biodiesel-ORC integration, hybrid powertrain development, and emissions control. His methodology consistently combines numerical modeling with experimental validation across thermal, automotive, and renewable energy domains.

As a core member of the Macchine a Fluido research group, Perrone collaborates closely with Sergio Bova, Teresa Castiglione, and Pietropaolo Morrone on projects spanning energy generation, storage, and distribution systems. The group actively addresses industrial and residential sector applications through process integration and system optimization approaches.