Stefano D'Ambrosio

Stefano D'Ambrosio serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Energy (DENERG) at Politecnico di Torino, Italy. He is an active member of the Interdepartmental Center CARS@PoliTO (Center for Automotive Research and Sustainable Mobility) and affiliated with the College of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering. His academic career spans research, teaching, and industry collaboration in automotive engineering and energy systems.

His primary research interests focus on combustion processes, diesel engines, internal combustion engines, and vehicle emissions. His scientific work falls under disciplinary sector IIND-06/A - Fluid Machinery within Area 0009 - Industrial and Information Engineering, with research lines centered on performance and emissions evaluation of internal combustion engines using conventional and alternative fuels. His expertise aligns with ERC sector PE8_5 covering fluid mechanics and various engine types.

Professor D'Ambrosio has consistently contributed to doctoral education, serving on the Collegi of the PhD programme in ENERGETICA from 2019/2020 through 2024/2025. His teaching portfolio includes the Master's course 'Propulsion systems and their applications to vehicles' and the Bachelor's course 'Fundamentals of Fluid Machines' (previously 'Fundamentals of Machines and Hydraulics'). His publication record demonstrates focused research on alternative fuels (particularly HVO), engine emissions, and vehicle efficiency.

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His work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality education), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and 12 (Responsible consumption and production). Professor D'Ambrosio leads research projects including the Advanced Central Tire Inflation System (2016-2018) and holds multiple patents related to tire pressure systems, vehicle mass estimation, and centralized tire inflation technology, demonstrating strong industry connections and practical applications of his research.