Paolo Pescetto

Paolo Pescetto is a Fixed-term tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Energy (DENERG) at Politecnico di Torino, where he is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center PEIC (Power Electronics Innovation Center). He serves on multiple academic boards including the College of Electrical and Energy Engineering, College of Computer, Film and Mechatronics Engineering, and College of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Automotive Engineering.

His research focuses on power electronics, electrical machines, and motor drives with particular emphasis on electric vehicle applications. His work spans motor control strategies, thermal management of high-power density motors, sensorless control techniques, and integrated power systems for e-mobility. He has developed advanced methodologies for flux mapping, torque ripple compensation, and fault protection in permanent magnet and synchronous reluctance machines.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward solving practical challenges in electric vehicle powertrains, with significant contributions in multi-phase motor drives, thermal management, and fault-tolerant control systems. His work bridges theoretical advances with practical automotive applications, particularly in third-generation electric vehicle technologies.

Dr. Pescetto holds multiple patents in motor control technologies, including methods for MTPA tracking without HF injection, spatial harmonic flux-map identification, and isolated on-board battery chargers for electric vehicles. His intellectual property demonstrates practical innovation in the field of motor drives and power electronics.

He actively supervises PhD students Andrei Bojoi and Chen Chen in the Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering program, focusing on electric motor drives and sustainable traction electrification. His research projects include commercial contracts on sensorless control of synchronous reluctance machines, firmware implementation for motor control, and advanced sensorless control methodologies for brushless motors.

As a member of the PEEMD Research Group within DENERG, Dr. Pescetto contributes to cutting-edge research in power electronics and motor drives, with a strong industry collaboration focus that translates academic research into practical automotive solutions.