Roberto Bruno

Roberto Bruno is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering (DIMEG), University of Calabria. His research focuses on sustainable building technologies, renewable energy integration, and energy efficiency in Mediterranean climates. He leads major projects like the PRIN 2022 PNRR ‘GrAce’ initiative for nature-based urban resilience and has contributed to 15+ EU/national consortia including RES NOVAE and COGITO.

Education:
PhD in Mechanical Engineering (University of Calabria), Master’s in Mechanical Engineering - Energy specialization (University of Calabria), and High-school Diploma in Chief Mechanical Expert (ITIS ‘A. Monaco’).

Research Interests:
Bruno’s work spans passive building systems (Trombe walls, green roofs), nZEB design, dynamic energy modeling, solar cooling, heat pump optimization, and thermal storage. He experimentally validates innovations like bio-PCM walls and LNG regasification energy recovery.

Publication Trends:
His 15 most recent articles (2022–2025) emphasize Mediterranean-centric solutions: 40% focus on passive/envelope technologies (Trombe walls, living walls), 30% on renewable integration (solar-assisted heat pumps, ORC systems), and 30% on energy recovery/optimization (LNG regasification, IAQ control).

Awards:

• World Ranking of Top 2% Scientists 2023 (Stanford University)
• Outstanding Reviewer for Applied Thermal Engineering and Building and Environment

Grants and Leadership:
As Principal Investigator for the €2.5M PRIN 2022 ‘GrAce’ project, he develops living-wall systems. He also led EU-China clean energy guidelines and participates in Horizon Europe projects. Funded initiatives include:

• PON Smart Case (€1.8M, energy-efficient buildings)
• Tech4You (water-energy nexus optimization)
• GLAMOUR (IoT for home automation)

Laboratory Affiliations:
He co-leads the Environmental Technical Physics research group at DIMEG, specializing in building energy simulation, solar applications, and thermal measurement.