Giuseppe Franchini

Giuseppe Franchini is a Full Professor of Energy and Environmental Systems at the Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Bergamo. He serves as both the Rector's Delegate for Energy Transition and Director of the Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His academic career is centered on energy systems research with significant contributions to renewable energy technologies. He teaches Energy Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies in the Master's Degree Program in Mechanical Engineering, along with other related courses including Smart Energy Systems and Technologies for Energy Sustainability.

Professor Franchini's research focuses on complex energy systems with particular emphasis on renewable energy plants and experimental investigations of turbomachinery. His work spans across solar energy systems, district heating and cooling networks, hydrogen energy applications, and smart grid technologies. His research group actively investigates optimization strategies for renewable energy integration in various contexts from urban environments to remote communities.

His publication record shows a strong trend toward practical applications of renewable energy systems, with recent work focusing on energy transition challenges in different geographical contexts including Latvia, Milan, and the Arabian Peninsula. His research increasingly incorporates machine learning techniques for energy forecasting and system optimization, while maintaining strong emphasis on techno-economic assessments of emerging energy technologies like green hydrogen production.

As Director of the Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Professor Franchini oversees multiple research initiatives and educational programs. His leadership role as Rector's Delegate for Energy Transition positions him at the forefront of implementing sustainable energy practices at the university level and influencing regional energy policies.