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Francesco Nocera is an Associate Professor of Building Physics and Building Energy Systems at the University of Catania (UdC). He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Physics (2002) from the University of Palermo and a Civil Engineering degree (1997) from UdC. His roles include Scientific Responsible of the SECA Laboratory (Syracuse) and Computer Lab at Special Didactic Structures, and Rector's Delegate for the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). He is a Visiting Professor at Valladolid and CEU Universities and a member of numerous international organizations, including the IPCC and IEA Task 59.
Education:
- Civil Engineering, 1997, University of Catania
- Ph.D. in Applied Physics, 2002, University of Palermo
Research Interests: Focuses on energy efficiency, renewable energy systems, indoor/outdoor environmental quality, and sustainable urban development. Specializes in experimental studies of indoor air quality (IAQ), zero-energy buildings, historic building renovation, and climate change mitigation strategies. His work integrates environmental thermo-fluid dynamics, lighting, and acoustics with building and urban-scale analyses.
Awards & Memberships:
- Best Research Paper Award (KES-SEB 2014)
- Member of IPCC, UNESCO Expert Roster, and editorial boards of journals like Sustainability and Journal of Daylighting
- Expert in EU initiatives (e.g., IEA Task 59, Horizon 2020)
Labs & Collaborations: Leads the SECA Laboratory (Syracuse) and collaborates with universities in Spain, China, and Switzerland. Manages Erasmus+ agreements and international student internships. Active in the CoEHAR and L’Ora del Mare research centers.
