Francesco Mocera

Francesco Mocera serves as a Fixed-term tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS) at the Polytechnic University of Turin. His academic work spans multiple institutional roles, including membership in the Doctoral Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (2023-2025 cycles) and invited membership in several Course of Study Colleges including Electrical and Energy Engineering, Electronic/Telecommunications/Physics Engineering, and Mechanical/Aerospace/Automotive Engineering.

Dr. Mocera's research focuses on three primary areas: electromechanical performance of lithium-ion cells, innovative hybrid electric powertrain design for agricultural and construction vehicles, and IoT integrated monitoring systems for vehicle applications. His work intersects with Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and 13 (Climate Action) through engineering solutions that promote sustainable agricultural practices and reduce environmental impact. His research incorporates expertise in industrial design, mechanical manufacturing engineering, simulation modeling, and sustainable design principles.

Analysis of his recent publication record reveals a strong trend toward sustainable agricultural machinery electrification, with particular emphasis on hybrid and fuel cell powertrains for agricultural vehicles. His research increasingly integrates life cycle assessment methodologies to evaluate environmental impacts, alongside detailed electromechanical modeling of battery systems. The work demonstrates a clear trajectory from fundamental battery mechanics research toward practical implementation in agricultural machinery, with growing interdisciplinary connections between mechanical engineering, environmental science, and agricultural technology.

• Effective member of AIAS, Italia (2016-present)

Dr. Mocera actively supervises three PhD students (Mattia Scanavino, Giovanni Mantini, and Valerio Martini) working on agricultural vehicle electrification projects. His research portfolio includes significant EU-funded projects like LIFE LAERTHES (2025-2027) as Scientific Manager, along with multiple commercial research contracts focused on hybrid electric systems for agricultural machinery. Current projects examine fuel cell systems, MEMS sensor applications, and performance evaluation of electrified propulsion systems for specialized agricultural vehicles.

His work is conducted within the Design and testing of railway and industrial systems and vehicles and microsystems research group at DIMEAS, where he leads efforts to develop innovative solutions for sustainable agricultural machinery through advanced modeling, simulation, and experimental validation approaches.