Dimitrios Kaliakatsos

Dimitrios Kaliakatsos is Associate Professor of Environmental Technical Physics at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering of the University of Calabria. He is also affiliated with the University of Catanzaro Magna Graecia for Biomedical Engineering teaching. His career spans national and European research projects related to energy efficiency in buildings, with significant roles in laboratory development, policy drafting, and professional training.

• Member of PhD Academic Board in Mechanical Engineering
• Delegate for the Italian Association of Air Conditioning (AICARR) in Calabria
• Expert in Air Conditioning Plants for Calabria's Public Works Technical Committee

His research focuses on Building Energetics, Thermal Comfort in HVAC systems, Applied Acoustics and Lighting, Solar Engineering and Daylighting technologies. Recent scientific publications analyze energy performance optimization through:

• Double Trombe wall systems
• Smart shading control with AI
• Photochromic window materials
• Bioclimatic greenhouse integration
• PV panel thermal modeling

His laboratory work includes outdoor testing stations with variable orientation for building component analysis, supported by European Union funding. He has developed calculation models for natural daylight estimation and energy certification protocols.

Scientific Contributions: Co-author of "Energetica" textbook and over 163 research publications. His 15 most recent works demonstrate expertise in:

• Smart ventilation control
• Photovoltaic thermal dynamics
• Advanced glazing systems
• Passive solar architecture
• Building energy simulation
• Indoor environmental quality