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Roberto BRUNO - Professori Associati

Roberto BRUNO

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Fisica tecnica ambientale (IIND-07/B)

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Curriculum Vitae di Roberto Bruno, Ph.D. roberto.bruno@unical.it 0984-494605 EDUCATION AND TRAINING: - PhD in Mechanical Engineering obtained at the University of Calabria; - Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering - Energy specialization - obtained at the University of Calabria; - High-school Graduation in Chief Mechanical Expert obtained at ITIS “A. Monaco” of Cosenza; WORK EXPERIENCES: - Associate Professor in Building Physics and Building Energy System (S.S.D. ING-IND/11; S.C. 09/C2) at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering (DIMEG) of the University of Calabria; - Type B fixed-term researcher at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering – University of Calabria – Via P. Bucci 44/c – Rende (CS); - Research Fellow at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering (DIMEG) of the University of Calabria; - Research Fellow at the Department of Mechanical of the University of Calabria; - Research grant holder at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering (DIMEG) of the University of Calabria; - Specialist Engineer for A.L.E.S.S.CO. - Local agency for energy and sustainable development of the Province of Cosenza PUBLICATIONS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56212080200 https://iris.unical.it/cris/rp/rp30585 RESEARCH ACTIVITY: - Passive systems in buildings for the limitation of thermal energy needs (Trombe Walls, Green Roofs, Direct Gain Systems, Solar Greenhouses); - Nearly zero energy buildings (nZEB); - Study of solar radiation transmitted inside buildings; - Dynamic building simulation models; - Calibration of simplified models for calculating thermal energy needs in buildings; - Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis in the energy requalification of buildings; - Cost-optimal analysis for identifying the more recommended energy requalification interventions; - Innovative thermal insulation techniques; - Dry structures for the building envelope and innovative SIP (Stay-in-Place) formwork; - Thermal characterization of building components in climatic chamber; - Thermal measurements; - Innovative technologies for building air conditioning systems; - Solar Cooling; - Solar engineering; - Innovative photovoltaic and panel cooling techniques; - Integration of renewable energy sources in buildings; - Innovative thermal storage; - Heat pumps assisted by other renewable sources; - Heat pumps and DSM (Demand Side Management); - Exergetic recovery from the regasification process of Liquefied Natural Gas; - Biofuel from the intensive cultivation of micro-algae in photobioreactors; TEACHING ACTIVITY: In progress: - Air conditioning systems (9 CFU), for the Master's Degree Course in Energy Engineering; - Design of thermal systems (6 CFU) for the Master's Degree Course in Energy Engineering; Breakthrough in the past: - Numerical design of thermal systems (6 CFU), for the Master's Degree Course in Mechanical Engineering; - Technical Physics (6 CFU), Three-year degree course in Computer and Electronics Engineering; - Technical Physics (exercises) (9 CFU), Single Cycle Degree Course in Building and Architecture Engineering; HEAD OF RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: - Responsible for the research and study activity (Principal Investigator) for the PRIN 2022 PNRR project “Nature-based solutions for resilient cities using green surfaces in buildings” (GrAce), in cooperation with the Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria, ERC Sector PE08, CUP H53D2300852001, P202257LNE, as part of the development of modular systems of the "living wall" type to be installed on new/existing buildings integrated with photovoltaic systems to improve the liveability of urban environments by exploiting native species - Study for the drafting of the "Guidelines for low emission technology options in the building sector", in collaboration with the University of Tsinghua – Beijing (China), Polytechnic of Turin (Italy), Regional Environmental, Center for Central and Eastern Europe (Hungary), Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives (France), within the Europe-China Clean Energy Center (EC²) project, approved by the European Commission on 17/12/2009 with note DELCHN/FCT(2009)D /1468, for the transfer of know-how between Europe and China in the context of containing energy consumption in the building sector and for improving the ability of Chinese energy authorities and economic operators to implement and enforce a regulatory framework for energy development clean. EuropeAid ID: IT-2007-CRP-2711149049, Reference EUROPEAID/128591/L/ACT/CN Contract number: DCI-ASIE/2010/222-185. Start of activity April 2010, duration 60 months. - Industrial research activity 6.1.2 "Study aimed at identifying the integration characteristics of demonstrators on real structures, through the creation of a design up to the executive level of an energy requalification intervention" of the project PON03PE_00093_1 "Smart Case - Innovative Multifunctional Solutions FOR THE OPTIMIZATION OF PRIMARY ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND indoor livability in the Building System" - entrusted by the C.U.E.I.M. - University Consortium of Industrial and Managerial Economics - based in Verona, Via Interrato dell'Acqua Morta, from 13-07-2016 to 30-10-2016 PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: - Participation in the Pilot Project “Innovative solutions in buildings for water-energy saving and optimization of the integrated water-energy cycle” (Goal 2.1 PP2), as part of Spoke 2 - Technologies to reduce energy consumption and save biodiversity, PNRR Project “ Tech4You” for actions involving the University of Calabria - Participation in the PRIN 2020 research project “Urban Resilience to Climate Change: to Activate participatory mapping and decision support tool for enhancing the sustainable urban drainage” (URCA) in the context of sustainable systems for the recovery of rainwater in urban areas, sector ERC PE10, CUP H23C21000120006, from 04/27/2022 to today - Participation in the research project National Operational Program "Research and Innovation" 2014/2020 "COGITO: Dynamic and cognitive system to allow buildings to learn and adapt", from 01/01/2019 to today - Participation in the research project National Operational Program “Research and Competitiveness” 2014/2020 MiSe-Horizon “I-BEST: Innovative Building Envelope through Smart Technology”, from 02/28/2018 to today - Participation in the research project POR CALABRIA FESR 2014/2020 GLAMOUR: Green Learning and Adaptive Multi-interface iOt enabled devices throUgh social inteRactions CUP J28C17000250006 - Integration of IoT devices in the field of Home automation for energy saving, from 12/15/ 2017 to date - Participation in the research project National Operational Program "Research and Competitiveness" 2007-2013 – PON03PE_00050_2 “Home automation systems for cooperative energy brokerage - DOMUS”, from 01/09/2013 to 30/06/2017 - Participation in the research project National Operational Program "Research and Competitiveness" 2007-2013 – PON 04a2_E “Networks Buildings Roads New Virtuous Objectives for the Environment and Energy – RES NOVAE”, from 01-11-2012 to 30-11 -2015 - Participation in the research project National Operational Program "Research and Competitiveness" 2007-2013 – PON01_01366 “Recycling, recovery and valorisation of battery components at the end of their life cycle – Lead batteries”, from 01-12-2011 to 31 -12-2015 - Participation in the research project POR CALABRIA FESR 2007/2013, "IMPV - Technological solutions for improving the electrical conversion efficiency of photovoltaic generation systems", from 01-09-2014 to 31-12-2015 - Participation in the research project National Operational Program "Research and Competitiveness" 2007-2013 – P.O.N. 01_02061 “Design and Development of advanced energy systems for the production of energy from biomass and other renewable sources –Perla”, from 09/19/2011 to 12/31/2015 - Participation in the research project aimed at drafting the "Itaca Calabria Protocol" as part of the regional P.A.R.C.O. project. “Housing Policies of the Calabria Region Observatory", 'Area B - CONSUMPTION OF RESOURCES entrusted by the Department 9 - LL.PP. and Infrastructures of the Calabria Region to the University of Calabria and the Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria, from 01-01-2013 to 31-12-2015 - Participation in the research project National Operational Program "Research and Competitiveness" 2007-2013 – PON01_02061 “Project of a complete advanced energy system, based on the massive cultivation of micro-algae in transparent photo-bioreactors for production, in competitive and competitive conditions eco-sustainability, energy from renewable sources and other products", from 01-10-2011 to 31-03-2015 - Participation in the research project National Operational Program "Research and Competitiveness" 2007-2013 – PON01_02543 “Expert in integrated and sustainable management of the water – energy cycle in urban drainage systems – Green Roofs”, from 01/10/2011 to 31/ 03/2014 - Participation in the research project "Development of sensitivity analysis to establish, for actual economic feasibility, the initial cost thresholds of the various components constituting R744 heat pump systems", following the stipulated collaboration agreement between ENEA and UNIVERSITY OF CALABRIA, from 01/10/2012 to 15/09/2013 - Participation in the scientific research program of significant national interest PRIN 2008 "Energy performance of existing residential buildings and redevelopment criteria in compliance with environmental well-being and sustainability requirements" - National manager: Prof. ANNA MAGRINI, University of Pavia. Code: 20089S39ML_005. Research unit theme: Solar energy for the energy requalification of existing buildings, from 01-03-2010 to 28-02-2012 - Participation on behalf of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Calabria in the European project "Leonardo da Vinci: Euopean Energy Network", financial year 2004 Protocol I/04/B/F/PP-154062, within the "Eurenergy" project of the European Commission in collaboration with Newcastle University (UK), Target Gmbh (Germany), Rotor sro (Slovakia), Energon (Austria), Olain PARTICIPATION IN EDITORIAL COMMITTEES: - Associate editor for the journal “Frontiers in Built Environment - Sustainable Design and Construction” (ISSN 22973362), indexed by Scopus and WoS; - Guest Editor for the Special Issue “High Efficient Buildings in Mediterranean area: challenges and perspectives” for the SCOPUS registered magazine “Energies”, published by MDPI - Guest Editor for the Special Issue “Innovative Building-Plant Configurations for Efficient Low-Carbon Buildings and Districts” for the SCOPUS registered magazine “Energies”, published by MDPI - Guest Editor for the Special Issues “Renewable Energy in Environmental Engineering” for the SCOPUS registered journal “Processes”, published by MDPI REVIEWER ACTIVITIES BY INVITATION from 2012 to today of the editors of the following international journals indexed ISI/SCOPUS: • OUTSTANDING REVIEWER for Applied Thermal Engineering, ISSN: 1359-4311, Publisher: Elsevier; • OUTSTANDING REVIEWER for Building and Environment, ISSN: 0360-1323, Publisher: Elsevier; • Renewable Energy, ISSN: 0960-1481, Publisher: Elsevier; • Applied Energy, ISSN: 0306-2619, Publisher: Elsevier; • Energy, ISSN: 0360-5442, Publisher: Elsevier; • Energy for Sustainable Development, ISSN: 0973-0826, Publisher: Elsevier; • Journal of Building Engineering, ISSN: 2352-7102, Publisher: Elsevier; • Sustainable Cities and Society, ISSN: 2210-6707, Publisher: Elsevier; • Journal of Cleaner Production, ISSN: 0959-6526, Publisher: Elsevier; • Solar energy, ISSN: 0038-092X, Publisher: Elsevier; • Energy and Buildings, ISSN: 0378-7788, Publisher: Elsevier; • International Journal of Marine Energy, ISSN: 2214-1669, Publisher: Elsevier; • Building Simulation, ISSN: 1996-3599, Publisher: Springer; • Energy Efficiency, ISSN: 1570-646X, Publisher: Springer Nature • International Journal of Ambient Energy, ISSN: 0143-0750, Publisher: Taylor&Francis; • Architectural Science Review, ISSN: 0003-8628, Publisher: Taylor&Francis; • Energies, ISSN: 1996-1073, Publisher: MDPI; • Applied Sciences, ISSN: 2076-3417, Publisher: MDPI; • Buildings, ISSN: 2075-5309, Publisher: MDPI; • Sustainability, ISSN: 2071-1050, Publisher: MDPI; • Journal of Building Engineering, ISSN: 2352-7102, Publisher: Elsevier; • Reviewer for 2019 IEEE Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering He was included in the WORLD RANKING OF TOP 2% SCIENTISTS 2023 list produced by Stanford University in the category "ENABLING & STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES", SUB-FIELD 1 "ENERGY", SUB-FIELD 2 "BUILDING&CONSTRUCTION".
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