Francesco Nocera

Francesco Nocera is an Associate Professor of Environmental Technical Physics at the Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture (DICAR), University of Catania, Italy. He specializes in building physics, energy systems, and sustainable architecture. His roles include Scientific Responsible of the Energetic Sustainability and Environmental Control (SECA) laboratory in Syracuse and membership in international organizations like the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) and the IEA Task 59 on historic building renovation.

Education:

• Civil Engineering (B.Sc., 1997) – University of Catania
• Ph.D. in Applied Physics (2002) – University of Palermo

Research Focus: Experimental studies on indoor air quality, zero-energy buildings, passive house design, solar energy integration, and thermal/acoustic comfort. He also investigates environmental impacts of urbanization and climate change adaptation strategies.

Recognition:

• Recipient of the Best Research Paper Award (KES-SEB 2014)
• Honorary Member of the National Association for Thermal and Acoustic Insulation (ANIT)
• IPCC Expert Reviewer for the Special Report on Climate Change and Land (SRCCL)

Lab & Collaborations: Leads the SECA lab, equipped with advanced environmental monitoring tools. Collaborates with institutions like the University of Valladolid (Spain) and Chongqing University (China) through Erasmus+ and international agreements. Active in projects like Positive Energy Districts (IEA PED Annex 83).