Vito Fernicola

Vito Fernicola serves as an external teaching collaborator at the Department of Energy (DENERG) at Polytechnic University of Turin, where he teaches courses across multiple academic programs including PhD Metrology, Master's in Energy and Nuclear Engineering, and Bachelor's in Energy Engineering. His academic responsibilities span from 2014/2015 through the current 2024/2025 academic year.

His research focuses on precision measurement techniques in thermal and energy systems, with particular expertise in water and humidity measurement standards, temperature metrology using optical resonators, and energy efficiency applications. Dr. Fernicola's work bridges theoretical metrology with practical engineering solutions for industrial applications, especially in trace water measurement for energy gases and advanced thermal characterization methods. His publications demonstrate consistent contributions to metrology standards and thermal measurement technologies.

Analysis of his publication record reveals sustained research activity from 2016 through 2024, with increasing focus on trace water measurement standards, thermochemical energy storage materials, and precision temperature metrology using whispering gallery mode technology. His work spans both fundamental metrology research and applied energy systems engineering, with strong connections to industrial measurement challenges.

Dr. Fernicola actively supervises PhD research, currently guiding Rezvaneh Nobakht Parashkouhi in developing trace water measurement standards for process and energy gases. His teaching portfolio demonstrates deep commitment to energy engineering education across all academic levels, from bachelor's to doctoral programs, with consistent involvement in metrology and thermal measurement coursework.