Luca Pugi

Luca Pugi is an Associate Professor at the University of Florence's Department of Industrial Engineering, specializing in Mechatronics, Mobility, and Mechanical Systems Modeling. He holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Bologna and has been recognized as a top 2% scientist in Engineering by Stanford/Elsevier since 2019. His research focuses on railway systems, energy storage, and interdisciplinary engineering applications.

Education: Graduated in Mechanical Engineering (1999, University of Florence), PhD in Engineering (2003, University of Bologna). Awards include the Premio Cesare Bianchi, Jf Alcock Memorial Award, and UIC-WCRR Best Oral Presentation.

Research Interests: Development of HIL testbeds for WSP systems, energy-efficient railway technologies, battery-operated trains, wireless power transfer, and smart transportation systems. Collaborates internationally with institutions like Wright State University, University of Ljubljana, and UNILASALLE.

Publications span over 300 indexed works, with recent focus on innovative valve designs, battery management systems, and underwater geological platforms. Leads the MCube research group (Mechatronics, Mobility, and Modeling), emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration across DIEF, DINFO, and DICEA departments.

Grants and Projects: Active in EU-funded initiatives on railway electrification, sustainable energy, and autonomous systems. Co-founder of two tech spin-offs and holds patents in energy storage and mechatronics.