Michele Tunzi

Michele Tunzi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he conducts research in energy systems, particularly focusing on district heating and HVAC technologies. He is actively involved in multiple international and national research projects, collaborates with both academic and industrial partners, and contributes to IEA initiatives.

Research Interests: His work centers on advancing 4th generation district heating systems through digitalization, demand-side management, and integration of multi-vector energy networks. He investigates low-temperature operation, system efficiency, and building-to-grid integration, aiming to support sustainable urban energy transitions.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward data-driven design, digitalization of thermal networks, and optimizing domestic hot water systems. His research emphasizes practical implementation, economic viability, and behavioral aspects influencing system performance.

Scientific Contributions:

• Active contributor to UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Coordinator and participant in IEA DHC Annex projects (e.g., Annex 84, TS9)
• Editor for the journal Energies

Advising and Grants: He serves as the main supervisor for several PhD students working on innovative heating systems and data-driven optimization. He leads and participates in multiple funded research projects, including Data Integration for Digitalization of District Heating and 4GDH Network Optimization, demonstrating sustained grant acquisition and leadership in collaborative research.

Labs and Teams: While no specific lab name is provided, he is embedded in DTU's energy research ecosystem, collaborating with the Construct research group (implied from website URL), and works within interdisciplinary teams involving mechanical engineering, data science, and building energy systems.