Matteo Fasano

Matteo Fasano is an Associate Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG), Politecnico di Torino, where he serves as co-Director of the Multi-Scale Modeling Laboratory (SMaLL) and is a member of the CleanWaterCenter's management board. He holds a Ph.D. in Energy Engineering and Nanotechnology from the same institution, awarded in 2015, and has established a strong international research profile through collaborations with MIT, Houston Methodist, Imperial College, and the University of Minnesota.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Energy Engineering and Nanotechnology, Politecnico di Torino (2015)

His research focuses on computational and multi-scale modeling of heat and mass transfer in energy and environmental systems. Key areas include thermal energy storage, desalination, nanofluidics, and sustainable materials. He employs advanced simulation techniques such as molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo, coarse-grained modeling, and machine learning to analyze phenomena at nano- and micro-scales. His work supports UN Sustainable Development Goals 6 (Clean Water), 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).

The recent publication trends reflect a strong emphasis on sustainable technologies, particularly in solar-driven desalination, passive cooling materials, hydrogen co-production, and seasonal thermal storage. His modeling expertise bridges fundamental physics with practical applications in water, energy, and environmental engineering.

Scientific Awards:

• ENI Award - Debut in Research (2017)
• Premi di Qualità, Politecnico di Torino (2014)

Prof. Fasano actively supervises numerous Ph.D. students across Energetics, Materials, and Civil Engineering programs and leads multiple high-impact research projects funded by the EU (Horizon Europe), national PRIN grants, and private foundations. He teaches core courses such as 'Computational Heat and Mass Transfer', 'Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics', and 'Modeling of Nanoscale Phenomena' at both MSc and PhD levels. His advisory role extends to thesis supervision and research mentorship, contributing significantly to the next generation of engineers and scientists.

Laboratories and Research Groups:

• Multi-Scale Modeling Laboratory (SMaLL), co-Director
• Research Group M3ES (DENERG)
• Member, CleanWaterCenter@PoliTo Management Board