Francesco Corvaro

Francesco Corvaro serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the Polytechnic University of Marche (UNIVPM), Italy. His academic position falls under the scientific sector IIND-07/A - Industrial Technical Physics. His office is located at via Brecce Bianche, with teaching responsibilities spanning multiple engineering programs including Mechanical Engineering and Management Engineering, with offices in both Ancona and Fermo campuses.

Professor Corvaro's research spans several interconnected domains with a strong focus on thermal engineering and fluid dynamics. His work encompasses heat transfer phenomena, particularly natural and mixed convection in various configurations, CO2 transport systems for carbon capture applications, environmental analysis of energy systems, and innovative applications of non-invasive measurement techniques for cultural heritage preservation. His research integrates experimental methods like Particle Image Velocimetry with numerical modeling approaches.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward addressing climate change challenges through advanced engineering solutions. His work on CO2 transport systems has become increasingly prominent, examining thermodynamic challenges, flow assurance issues, and safety considerations for carbon capture infrastructure. Simultaneously, he maintains significant research in heat transfer fundamentals while expanding into environmental impact assessments of energy systems and cultural heritage preservation techniques.

• Office hours: Wednesday (at UNIVPM Fermo campus for Management Engineering students) and Tuesday 10:30-12:30 (at Department of Industrial Engineering for Mechanical Engineering students)
• Research projects include studies on CO2 pipeline transport, thermal modeling of dry-ice sublimation, and non-invasive techniques for cultural heritage preservation
• Active participant in EU research initiatives related to energy systems and environmental engineering

Professor Corvaro's laboratory work involves advanced experimental setups for thermal and fluid dynamics research, including Particle Image Velocimetry systems for flow visualization, thermal imaging equipment, and specialized facilities for studying CO2 transport phenomena and cultural heritage preservation techniques.