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Fabio Freschi is a Full Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he serves as a member of both the College of Electrical and Energy Engineering and the College of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering. His academic career spans multiple disciplines within electrical engineering with a focus on computational methods and energy applications, holding the scientific disciplinary sector IIET-01/A - Electrical Engineering (Area 0009 - Industrial and Information Engineering).
Professor Freschi's research interests center around computational electromagnetics, with specific expertise in induction heating, magnetic resonance imaging, and wireless power transfer. His work bridges theoretical electrical engineering with practical applications in automotive and energy systems, addressing challenges related to electromagnetic compatibility, medical device safety, and sustainable energy solutions. His research aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality education), 7 (Affordable and clean energy), and 12 (Responsible consumption and production), and falls within ERC sectors PE8_4 (Computational engineering) and PE8_6 (Energy processes engineering).
An analysis of Professor Freschi's recent publications reveals a strong focus on electromagnetic compatibility issues in emerging technologies, particularly wireless power transfer systems for electric vehicles and their impact on medical implants. His work demonstrates a consistent pattern of addressing real-world engineering challenges through computational approaches, with increasing emphasis on multi-physics modeling, data-driven methods, and human exposure assessment in recent years. The research spans fundamental electromagnetic theory to practical applications in automotive, medical, and energy sectors.
Scientific Awards:
- bursary award 4th International Conference on Artificial Immune Systems conferred by 4th International Conference on Artificial Immune Systems (ICARIS 2005), Canada (2005)
Professor Freschi has supervised numerous PhD students including Eleonora Fonto', Junlong Liu, Fermin Gomez De Leon, Sofia Viarengo, and Paul Lagouanelle. His research is supported by multiple competitive grants including the SAFECHARGE project (2024-2026) evaluating exposure near electric vehicle charging stations for safety of implanted medical devices, and the earlier eCo-FEV project (2012-2015) on efficient cooperative infrastructure for fully electric vehicles. He also leads numerous commercial research contracts addressing practical engineering challenges in electromagnetic systems, ranging from induction heating applications to high-voltage component analysis.
As leader of the CADEMA Research Group within DENERG, Professor Freschi directs a team working on cutting-edge problems at the intersection of electrical engineering, automotive technology, and medical device safety. His laboratory specializes in computational electromagnetic modeling, with particular emphasis on ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in next-generation transportation systems and developing innovative solutions for energy applications.
