LUCA CEDOLA

LUCA CEDOLA

Interazione Macchine Ambiente (IMA)  (2021/2022)

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- VEN 08:00 - 11:00, aula 7

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Impianti Cogenerativi e Risparmio Energetico (2021/2022)

Le lezioni si svolgeranno prioritariamente in presenza compatibilmente con i posti utilizzabili per ciascuna aula e garantendo la fruizione sincrona a distanza per consentire la partecipazione a coloro che abbiano tentato di prenotarsi senza successo o che per motivi sanitari non possano partecipare alle attività in sede.

- LUN 11:00 - 13:00, aula 11

- VEN 11:00 - 14:00, aula 39

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Luca Cedola
Identifiers & Bibliometric Overview
Institutional Address: Via Eudossiana 18, 00184 Rome (Italy) — DIMA Department
E-mail: luca.cedola@uniroma1.it
Institutional Webpage: dma.uniroma1.it
ORCID ID 0000-0002-0367-7004
Scopus Author ID: 57190377719
Bibliometric Summary (Scopus): H-index: 19 | Citations: 762 | Indexed Publications: 38 (>50 peer-reviewed scientific contributions in international journals, monograph chapters, and indexed conference proceedings)
Peer Reviewer Credentials: Applied Energy, Energy Conversion and Management, Fuel, Journal of Cleaner Production, Atmospheric Environment, Energies
Scientific Profile & Executive Narrative
Prof. Luca Cedola received his M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (1995) and his Ph.D. in Energetics (2000) from Sapienza University of Rome. His academic trajectory encompasses over 25 years of research, teaching, and technology transfer in energy conversion systems, fluid machinery, thermochemical processes, decarbonization strategies, and environmental impact engineering.
A distinctive feature of Prof. Cedola's professional profile is the synthesis of high-level academic research with extensive executive leadership across public administration and the corporate sector:
Strategic Academic Governance & Technology Transfer: Serves as Delegate for Special Research Projects and Strategic Partnerships at SAPIENZA INNOVAZIONE (Research Consortium between Sapienza University of Rome and UniCredit S.p.A.) and Associated Researcher at CREA-IT (National Council for Agricultural Research and Economics - Engineering and Agro-Food Processing).
Public Sector Administration & Industrial Research (Conto Terzi): Over 20 years of experience managing, administering, and coordinating technical, financial, and human resources for third-party commercial research contracts (attività conto terzi) on behalf of university departments and research centers. Possesses deep expertise in public procurement regulations (appalti pubblici for works, goods, and services), administrative law, and institutional governance, holding formal qualification eligibility as General Director of ARPACAL (Regional Environmental Protection Agency of Calabria, 2022).
Corporate Executive Leadership & Capital Markets: Over two decades of executive C-level management, process administration, and organizational leadership in private corporations, including companies listed on the Italian Electronic Stock Exchange (MTA — Borsa Italiana S.p.A.). Roles held include Chairman of the Board (Presidente CdA), Chief Executive Officer (Amministratore Delegato), Board Member (Consigliere di Amministrazione), Sole Director (Amministratore Unico), and Liquidator Commissioner (Commissario Liquidatore).
Institutional & Policy Advisory: Over 25 years of senior technical-scientific advisory for national/international agencies and Italian Ministries (MATTM/MASE); active participant in ministerial working groups for EU Structural Funds allocation, regional economic planning, and environmental legislation.
Scientific Research Taxonomy & Methodological Paradigms
Prof. Cedola's research combines theoretical formulation, computational thermofluid dynamics, and advanced experimental diagnostics across the following domains:
1. Fluid Machinery & Energy Conversion Systems
Conventional Thermal Machinery: Thermodynamic analysis, fluid dynamic simulation, and operational optimization of volumetric internal and external combustion engines, axial/radial turbomachinery, displacement/dynamic pumps, compressors, and vapor compression cycles (refrigeration, cryogenic units, high-temperature heat pumps).
Innovative & Cogenerative Plants: Exergy accounting and dynamic modeling of combined cycles (CCGT), combined heat and power (CHP/CCHP) systems, special energy conversion units, and low-grade heat recovery plants.
2. Renewable Energy Technologies & Decarbonization Pathways
New & Renewable Energy Systems: Techno-economic and exergetic optimization of hybrid renewable networks, micro-hydroelectric turbines, floating photovoltaic (FPV) arrays, and smart microgrids.
Hydrogen Economy & Electrochemical Systems: Experimental microfluidic investigation using Micro-Particle Image Velocimetry (μ-PIV) for two-phase flow dynamics in Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC) and PEMFC; development of Chemical Looping Hydrogen (CLH) production, Power-to-X routes, and synthetic carrier synthesis (e-methanol, green ammonia).
3. Thermochemical Processing, Waste-to-Energy & Circular Economy
Waste & Biomass Valorization: Dual-fluidized bed steam gasification, packed-bed biomass pyrolysis, and thermochemical treatment of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and Solid Recovered Fuels (SRF/CSS) for energy recovery.
Clean Technologies & Technology Transfer: Process integration (pinch analysis), zero-emission industrial retrofitting, and technology scaling within circular economy frameworks.
4. Environmental Impact, Dispersion Modeling & Atmospheric Mitigation
Source Identification & Dispersion Modeling: Mathematical formulation of ill-posed inverse atmospheric dispersion problems using Eulerian/Lagrangian transport models. Development of Genetic Algorithm-Inversion Models (GAIM) for multi-source emission rate estimation and spatial localization.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA/VIA): Quantitative evaluation of environmental burdens associated with industrial energy end-uses, environmental monitoring networks, and pollution mitigation systems.
5. Industrial Energy Management & Efficiency
Energy Auditing & Process Integration: Advanced energy/exergy auditing of industrial facilities, transportation networks, and building energy infrastructure (Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings - NZEB).
Teaching Portfolio & Doctoral Supervision
University Course Responsibilities (Sapienza University of Rome)
Machine Design (Progetto di Macchine, 9 ECTS) — M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (since 2025).
Interaction of Energy Systems with the Environment (Interazione dei Sistemi Energetici con l'Ambiente, 6 ECTS) — M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (taught continuously since 2018).
Combined and Cogeneration Power Plants (Impianti Combinati e Cogenerativi, 6 ECTS) — B.Sc. in Energy Engineering (taught continuously since 2015).
Energy Systems — B.Sc. in Environmental Engineering & Health Prevention Techniques (2012–2017).
Tenure of Professorial Instruction: Continuous professorial appointments across university degree programs since Academic Year 2000/2001.
Executive Direction & Thesis Mentorship
Executive Director: Executive Post-Graduate Program in Energy Auditing and Energy Savings, Sapienza University of Rome (2015–2017).
Master's Board Member: Level II University Master in EFER - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources, Sapienza University of Rome (since 2017).
Academic Thesis Supervision: Primary advisor/co-advisor to >200 B.Sc. and M.Sc. theses in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Transportation Engineering.
Doctoral Supervision: Dissertation supervisor and research coordinator for Ph.D. candidates in Energetics, Mechanical Engineering, and Energy/Environmental Technologies for Sustainable Development.
Research Grants, Project Coordination & Industrial Contracts
Competitive International & National Research Grants
SIGEPA – Intelligent System for Energy Management of Public Administration European Regional Development Fund) Programme 2021–2027 STEP Lazio €2.5 million Principal Investigator & Project Coordinator.
AIRONE 5.0 (Hybrid High-Speed Passenger Vessel with Hydrogen Integration — MIMIT Innovation Agreement, 2024–present): Scientific Lead for Sapienza (€7.7M project budget).
PNRR MOST (National Center for Sustainable Mobility - Spoke 4 Rail Mobility, 2024–present): Technical Lead for Sapienza (€900k).
PNRR PE02 NEST (Network for Energy Sustainable Transition - Spoke 3 Bioenergy & Biofuels, 2024–present): Scientific Unit Lead (€250k).
Rome Technopole (Flagship Project 1 - Decarbonization, 2024–present): Technical Lead (€180k).
EU H2020 RESHeat (Renewable Energy System for Residential Building Heating, 2021–2024): Scientific Lead for Sapienza (€2.4M).
PNRM SPECIAL & CYREM (National Military Research Program, Ministry of Defence, 2017–2022): Project Manager with Leonardo S.p.A. and Vitrociset S.p.A. (€3.6M combined budget).
PON SNIFF (Sensor Network Infrastructure for Environmental Factors — MIUR, 2011–2015): Scientific Project Coordinator (€20M).
EU FP7 SECOA (Solutions for Environmental Contrast in Coastal Areas, 2009–2013): Scientific Coordinator for Research Unit.
Applied Industrial Contracts & Technical Consultancy
ATAC S.p.A. / Rome Municipality (2024): Scientific Lead for the feasibility, thermodynamic simulation, and engineering design of a green hydrogen production, high-pressure storage, and refueling facility at the Acilia bus depot (€158k).
Autonomous Province of Trento (2024): Technical-economic analysis of decentralized green hydrogen production systems for alpine communities (€100k).
Customs and Monopolies Agency / Sapienza Innovazione (2021–2023): Technical Lead for CNG/LNG gas decompression thermodynamics, mass-flow measurement, and distribution network design.
Lazio Region (2021–2022): Strategic industrial decarbonization master plan for the Civitavecchia industrial area.
Advisory Appointments & Scientific Governance
Scientific Evaluator: CSEA (Energy and Environmental Services Fund) for Mission Innovation and Electrical System Research funds, Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) (since 2018).
Business Coach & Evaluator: European Commission (EU Expert Database).
National Expert: European Defence Agency (EDA) — Consultation Forum for Sustainable Energy in the Defence and Security Sector (CF SEDSS, 2017–2018).
Technical Advisory Board Member: Ministry of Environment (MATTM) commissions for Solar Thermodynamics, Sustainable Mobility, and Remote Sensing (2007–2013).
Representative Scientific Publications
Cedola, L., et al. (2024). Integration of Floating Photovoltaic Panels with an Italian Hydroelectric Power Plant. Energies, 17(4), 851.
Cedola, L., et al. (2024). Effect of the Degree of Hybridization and Energy Management Strategy on the Performance of a Fuel Cell/Battery Vehicle in Real-World Driving Cycles. Energies, 17(3), 729.
Cedola, L., et al. (2023). Techno-economic analysis of sustainable methanol and ammonia production by chemical looping hydrogen generation from waste plastic. Energy Conversion and Management, 292, 117389.
Cedola, L., et al. (2022). Assessment of a multistep revamping methodology for cleaner steel production. Journal of Cleaner Production, 381, 135146.
Cedola, L., et al. (2022). Development of a novel carbon capture and utilization approach for syngas production based on a chemical looping cycle. Fuel, 325, 124760.
Cedola, L., et al. (2022). Multi-objective mathematical programming for optimally sizing and managing battery energy storage for solar photovoltaic system integration of a multi-apartment building. Engineering Optimization, 54(1), 81–100.
Cedola, L., et al. (2020). Variational control approach to energy extraction from a fluid flow. Energies, 13(18), 4913.
Cedola, L., et al. (2019). Detailed modelling of biomass steam gasification in a dual fluidized bed gasifier with temperature variation. Renewable Energy, 143, 703–718.
Cedola, L., et al. (2017). Bubbly flow mapping in the anode channel of a direct methanol fuel cell via PIV investigation. Applied Energy, 185, 1245–1255.
Cedola, L., et al. (2016). Development of a numerical model for biomass packed bed pyrolysis based on experimental validation. Applied Energy, 164, 956–962.
Cedola, L., et al. (2015). Application of genetic algorithm for the simultaneous identification of atmospheric pollution sources. Atmospheric Environment, 115, 36–46.