Luca Andreassi

1 UNIVERSITY CAREER 2018: Achievement of national qualification Full Professor Since January 2007 serves as Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome "Tor Vergata" - disciplinary sector ING-IND/08 2014: Lecturer in the framework of the Training Program PON Research and Competitiveness 2007-2013 - Action II "Interventions to support industrial research" PON01_02864 "FC SMART GEN" "Fuel cells and hybrid platforms of polygenerations from fossil and renewable sources" 2013: Lecturer under the NOP Research and Competitiveness Training Program 2007-2013 - Action II "Interventions to support industrial research" PON01_02864 "FC SMART GEN" "Fuel cells and hybrid platforms of polygenerations from fossil and renewable sources" 2013: Member of the Scientific Committee of the European Fuel Cell Conference. Since 2010 Member of the Board of Directors of the Center for Technological Innovation and Territorial Development (CINTEST) - University of Tuscia. December 2011: Certificate of Appreciation by ASME "The European Fuel Cell Technology and Application Conference Committee. May 2009: Lecturer in the Level II Master's Degree Lebanon: Models of Government and Local Production Systems at University for Foreigners of Perugia April 2008: Member Scientific Committee CRAVEB December 2007: Certificate of Appreciation by ASME "The European Fuel Cell Technology and Application Conference Committee" May 2006: Invited Lecture at DITICE - Drop/Wall interactions: Industrial Applications, Experiments and Modelling - Workshop. "Experimental and Numerical Methods For Investigating the Spray Wall Interaction." December 2005: Certificate of Appreciation from ASME "The European Fuel Cell Technology and Application Conference Committee" July 2004: Invited Lecture at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver (Canada) "Numerical simulation of homogeneous and stratified charge combustion in CNG engines using a modified version of KIVA-3V code" January 2004 - January 2007 Researcher at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome "Tor Vergata" - subject area ING-IND/08 May 2003 - December 2003: collaborated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" on the design and optimization of the thermal management system in the field of power generation using fuel cells. In particular, as part of the European research project "Ammonia Cracking for Clean Electric Power Technology" accepted for funding in the 4th call for research actions of the theme "Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development" of the 5th Framework Program for Research and Development of the European Unionne European Union (Energy fourth call: 2000/C 303/11) theme "Fuel cells and hydrogen technologies"), he was responsible for:

- To highlight the broad specifications of the system - To design and optimize the system using numerical simulation tools May 2001 - May 2003: Holder of an additional allowance for collaboration on research activities related to the program "3D simulation of thermofluidodynamic and pollutant formation processes in low environmental impact engines" November 1997 - November 2000: Holder of the Ph.D. fellowship in Energy-Environment Engineering (13th cycle) April 1997 - February 1998: Collaborated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" on the fluid dynamic analysis of a direct injection spark ignition engine. In particular, as part of a collaboration between the University and the Magneti Marelli company, he was responsible for: - of the construction of particularly complex computational meshes - of the application of advanced visualization techniques for the interpretation of simulation results 2 JOINT COMMISSION - QUALITY CONTROL Since 2013, he has been a member of the Joint Commission of the Department of Enterprise Engineering at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. As part of this role, he is responsible for - carry out the monitoring of the educational offer and the quality of teaching as well as' the service activity to students by professors and researchers; - Identify indicators for evaluating their results; Specifically, the activity consists of verifying whether: a. the design of the Course of Study maintains due attention to the functions and skills required by employment prospects and personal and professional development, identified taking into account the needs of the economic and production system; b. the expected learning outcomes are effective in relation to the relevant functions and competencies; c. the teaching activities of teachers, methods of transmission of knowledge and skills, teaching materials and aids, laboratories, classrooms, equipment, are effective in achieving the learning objectives at the desired level; d. the examination methods allow for the proper ascertainment of achievement in relation to the expected learning outcomes.

All through continuous interface with the Core Evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of teaching provision.

3. TEACHING ACTIVITIES A.Y. 2022-2023: Received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Fluid Machines"(6 credits). Received as a teaching assignment the teaching module of "Machine Management" (6 credits) A.Y. 2021-2022: Received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Fluid Machines"(6 credits). Received as a teaching assignment the teaching module of "Gasdynamics of Industrial Processes" (6 credits) A.Y. 2020-2021: Received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Interaction between Machines and the Environment" (6 credits). He received as teaching assignment the teaching module of "Gasdynamics of Industrial Processes" (3 credits) and Fluid Dynamics of Machines 2 (3 credits). In addition, he received from the University of Tuscia in Viterbo the assignment for "Realization of teaching materials in English for the three-year course of study of Industrial Engineering L 9 subject Machines and Energy Systems SDD ING-IND/08 CFU 12, for a total of no. 24 HOURS of registration. A.Y. 2019-2020: Received as teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Interaction between Machines and the Environment" (6 credits). Received as teaching assignment the teaching module of "Gasdynamics of Industrial Processes" (3 credits) and Fluid Dynamics of Machines 2 (3 credits).

A.Y. 2018-2019: Received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Interaction between Machines and the Environment" (6 credits). Received as teaching assignment the teaching module of "Gasdynamics of Industrial Processes" (3 credits) and Fluid Dynamics of Machines 2 (3 credits). A.Y. 2017-2018: received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Interaction between Machines and the Environment" (6 credits). He received as teaching assignment the teaching module of "Gasdynamics of Industrial Processes" (3 credits) and Fluid Dynamics of Machines 2 (3 credits). He also taught the course of Propulsion and Energy Machines at L'università della Tuscia in Viterbo. A.Y. 2016-2017: received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Interaction between Machines and the Environment" (6 credits). He received as teaching assignment the teaching module of "Gasdynamics of Industrial Processes" (3 credits) and Fluid Dynamics of Machines 2 (3 credits). He also taught the course of Propulsion and Energy Machines at L'università della Tuscia in Viterbo.

A.Y. 2015-2016: received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Interaction between Machines and the Environment" (6 credits). He received as teaching assignment the teaching module of "Gasdynamics of Industrial Processes" (3 credits) and Fluid Dynamics of Machines 2 (3 credits). He also taught the course of Propulsion and Energy Machines at L'università della Tuscia in Viterbo. A.A. 2014-2015: received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Interaction between Machines and the Environment" (6 credits). Received as a teaching assignment the teaching module of "Gasdynamics of Industrial Processes" (6 credits). A.Y. 2013-2014: received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Interaction between Machines and the Environment" (6 credits). Received as a teaching assignment the teaching module of "Gasdynamics of Industrial Processes" (6 credits). A.Y. 2012-2013: Received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Interaction of Machines to the Environment" (6 credits). Received as a teaching assignment the teaching module of "Gasdynamics of Industrial Processes" (6 credits).

A.Y. 2011-2012: Received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Interaction between Machines and the Environment 1" (6 credits). Received as a teaching assignment the teaching module of "Interaction between Machines and the Environment 2" (6 credits). A.Y. 2010-2011: Received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Interaction between Machines and the Environment 1" (6 credits). Received as a teaching assignment the teaching module of "Interaction between Machines and the Environment 2" (6 credits). A.Y. 2009-2010: Received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Interaction between Machines and the Environment 2" (New system - 5 credits). Received as a teaching assignment the teaching module of "Gasdynamics and Combustion" (New arrangement - 5 credits). A.Y. 2008-2009: received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Interaction of Machines to the Environment 2" (New arrangement - 5 credits). Received as a teaching assignment the teaching module of "Gasdynamics and Combustion" (New arrangement - 5 credits).

A.Y. 2007-2008: Received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Interaction between Machines and the Environment 2" (New arrangement - 5 credits). Received as a teaching assignment the teaching module of "Gasdynamics and Combustion" (New arrangement - 5 credits). A.Y. 2006-2007: received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Interaction of Machines to the Environment 2" (New arrangement - 5 credits). A.A. 2005-2006: received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Interaction of Machine to the Environment 2" (New arrangement - 5 credits). A..A. 2004-2005: received as a teaching assignment from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" the teaching module of "Interaction of Machines to the Environment 2" (New arrangement - 5 credits). A.Y. 2003-2004: gave cycles of lectures and tutorials as part of the courses of "Machines 1", "Machines 3", "Fluid Dynamics of Machines 1", "Fluid Dynamics of Machines 2", Interaction between Machines and the Environment 1", "Interaction between Machines and the Environment 2" at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Rome "TorVergata".

A.Y. 2002-2003: gave cycles of lectures and tutorials as part of the courses "Machines 1", "Machines 3", "Fluid Dynamics of Machines 1", "Fluid Dynamics of Machines 2", Interaction between Machines and Environment 1", "Interaction between Machines and Environment 2" at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome "Tor Vergata". A.Y. 2001-2002: Taught cycles of lectures and tutorials as part of the courses of "Machines 1", "Machines 3", "Fluid Dynamics of Machines 1", "Fluid Dynamics of Machines 2", Interaction between Machines and Environment 1", "Interaction between Machines and Environment 2" at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome "Tor Vergata". A.Y. 2000-2001: gave cycles of lectures and tutorials as part of the courses "Machines 1", "Machines 3", "Fluid Dynamics of Machines 1", "Fluid Dynamics of Machines 2", Interaction between Machines and Environment 1", "Interaction between Machines and Environment 2" at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome "Tor Vergata". A.Y. 1999-2000: gave cycles of lectures and tutorials as part of the courses "Fluid Dynamics of Machines" and "Internal Combustion Engines" at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome "Tor Vergata".

A.A. 1998-1999: gave cycles of lectures and tutorials as part of the course "Internal Combustion Engines" at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome "Tor Vergata". Since 1998, he has participated in the profit examination sessions of the teachings of Machines, Fluid Dynamics of Machines, Interaction between Machines and the Environment, and Internal Combustion Engines. In support of teaching activities, he has participated as supervisor and co-rapporteur in the conduct of numerous dissertations.

4. PHDs - Member of the faculty board of the PhD program "Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Mobility" at the University of Rome Tor Vergata (from 2008 to 2009) - Member of the faculty board of the doctoral program "Energy-Environmental Engineering" at the University of Rome Tor Vergata (2010) - Member of the faculty board of the doctoral program "Industrial Engineering" at the University of Rome Tor Vergata (from 2011 to 2013) - Member of the teaching board of the doctoral program "Energy Science and Engineering" at the University of Naples Parthenope (2013-2014) -Member of the teaching board of the PhD program "Engineering for Industrial Design and Production" at University of Rome "Tor Vergata" He was, in addition, supervisor and supervisor of PhD theses and commissioner for examinations doctoral finals.

5. REVIEW ACTIVITIES

- Evaluator for the Ministry of Education, University and Research with respect to projects under

PRIN and FIRB calls for proposals

- Evaluator for the Ministry of Education, University and Research with respect to products

in the framework of the Research Quality Assessment VQR 2004-2010.

Review assignments for the following international journals:

Energy, Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics, Scientia Iranica, Journal of Hydrogen

Energy, Journal of Fuel Science and Technology.

He is also a reviewer and chairman of technical sessions for several international conferences (SAE, ASME, ECOS)

6. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

The main research topics are in the area of fluid dynamics and combustion in automotive engines with attention to the environmental impact issues related to them and the study of power generation through fuel cell systems

6.1 Research Topics.

The research activity is related to both design and application problems, with particular attention to those of interest to the most advanced industries in the field. In particular, with the aim of obtaining results that are as useful as possible for the analysis and solution of the issues addressed, it has made extensive use of the most up-to-date and specific mathematical and numerical tools for the development of simulation models, taking care, at the same time, to verify the results by comparing them with those obtained through experimentation conducted in the laboratory.

The scientific activity has always been directed to issues related to the field of fluid machines.

He is the author of more than 100 scientific publications of a theoretical or theoretical-experimental nature, mainly presented internationally and largely concerning the field of volumetric internal combustion engines, their associated environmental impact and power generation through fuel cell systems.

These activities can be classified, according to the topic addressed, as follows:

Experimental and modeling analysis of the combustion process in homogeneous or stratified charge spark ignition engines fueled with gasoline and compressed natural gas;

Modeling analysis of the injection process in new generation compression ignition engines equipped with common rail type injection systems

Experimental and modeling analysis of fuel cell power generation systems and their major components;

Modeling analysis of the performance of exhaust after-treatment systems in compression-ignition engines and spark-ignition internal combustion engines;

Analysis of the filling process of spark-ignition engine for automotive and off-shore applications and optimization of airbox geometry; and

Modeling analysis of fluid-structure interaction for performance evaluation of airfoils for automotive applications;

Analysis of the formation process of pollutant emissions within industrial combustion systems;

Fluid dynamic analysis of the formation of bonded joints; and

Energy analysis of consumption within industrial plants and civil buildings and development of models and tools aimed at defining energy rationalization interventions that lead to the reduction of consumption (and therefore costs) and the containment of environmental impact.

Design of process solutions in the area of waste management, including through the specific design of individual elements

6.2 Experimental activity

The experimental activity was carried out mainly at the laboratories of the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata".

One of the aspects taken care of as part of these activities consists in the complete characterization of the performance of spark-ignition internal combustion engines in relation to the whole range of operating conditions typical of their use. An important aspect of such characterization, conducted on automotive-type engines, is the possibility of analyzing the evolution of the combustion process by surveying the pressure in the combustion chamber. The information obtained in this way, together with the measurement of other quantities affecting engine operation (flow rates, temperatures, etc.) allow precise identification of operating characteristics and the establishment of important databases of experimental measurements necessary for the calibration of simulation models.

As part of the most recent studies on power generation by fuel cells, a specific experimental activity was developed to support the simulation activities being conducted in parallel in this field. A test bench for polymer electrolyte cell stacks of small power (200 W) has been developed through which a complete characterization of the performance of this component can be carried out. In parallel, the study, development and integration of the other components of a complete generation system is being carried out. These activities have led to the development of a pedal-assist bicycle powered by hydrogen stored in metal hydride tanks, which will later be followed by a motorcycle and a small vehicle. Prototype reformers aimed at producing hydrogen from conventional and non-traditional fuels are also being developed in that laboratory and as part of some international collaborations.

The measurement techniques used for this purpose, often developed in-house to allow a greater capacity for analysis of the experimental data than is possible with commercial measurement instruments, have been continuously subjected to in-depth analysis aimed at determining the error associated with them.

7 PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH PROJECTS

He is involved (or has been involved) in the following projects:

Responsible doctoral scholarship funded PON Research and Innovation fund on the topic "Development of innovative integrated waste management systems with valorization of the organic fraction" Doctoral program co-funded by Formulambiente srl (2021-2024)

Collaboration with Polizia di Stato as a member of the Examining Board of the public competition, based on qualifications and examinations, for the awarding of 13 posts of technical director engineer of the role of technical director engineers of the State Police announced by decree of the Chief of Police 2021

European Project Hoop Horizon 2020. Project in which 8 flagship cities and regions are supported in developing large-scale urban circular bioeconomy initiatives focused on recovering valuable resources from municipal organic waste and wastewater to make bio-based products (2020-present)

Horizon 2020 European project NOMAD. Project in which the main objective is to develop a unique mobile solution for the production of high-quality organic fertilizers and soil conditioners from anaerobically digested organic waste. (2019-Present)

BEEL 2019 - Collaboration on defining research and development and industry 4.0 projects (2018-present)

Horizon 2020 European project Scalibur. Project in which leading waste management companies, technology developers and research organizations collaborate with four European cities to demonstrate innovative solutions for turning municipal food waste and sewage sludge into high-value products, helping the cities themselves increase their recycling rates and create new business opportunities in the circular economy. (2018-Present)

UrbanWins Horizon 2020 European Project. Project to define innovative strategic plans aimed at waste reduction and management (2016-2019)

Consultant to ANCI LAZIO on environmental, energy and waste management issues. In particular on activities related to the development of innovative composting and digestion systems for organic waste produced by separate waste collection (2018-present)

Consultant of ENEA for the evaluation of refrigeration systems using ammonia as refrigerant fluid to be used in the food sector.

Collaboration with Polizia di Stato as a member of the Examining Board of the public competition, for qualifications and examinations, for the appointment of 28 posts of technical director engineer of the role of technical director engineers of the State Police announced by decree of the Chief of Police of December 5, 2016 (2017)

Scientific responsible for the study entrusted by ARPA Lazio for the validation of a project for the realization of a laboratory with a focus on energy efficiency and functionality of HVAC systems (2016)

Scientific responsible for the study entrusted by SIAT Installations - The project still in progress consists in the verification of the functioning of the software modules developed within the FIT project: energy systems simulation module, energy distribution, storage and utilization systems simulation module, module of identification of the most efficient energy configurations.(2013-present)

Research project co-funded by MI.S.E. under the Call for New Technologies for Made in Italy - Industrial Innovation Project entitled, Development of an innovative hybrid, environmentally friendly, high-efficiency quadricycle for rapid movement of people and things in urban centers" Hi-Quad (2011-2015)

Research project co-funded by MI.S.E. under the Call for New Technologies for Made in Italy - Industrial Innovation Project entitled, DEsign cfd and aesthetic TECHnologies: integrated platform for De-Tech Made in Italy motorcycles (2011-2015)

Research project co-funded by MIUR under PON, Research and Competitiveness, 2007/2013, Fuel Cells and Hybrid Polygeneration Platforms from Fossil and Renewable Sources - FC SMART GEN, PON01_02864(2011-2015)

HUMANA Peopleto People ONLUS Assessment of carbon foot print related to used clothing collection, sanitation and sorting service and identification of opportunities for energy efficiency and carbon foot print reduction (2016-present)

MILITARY AIRCRAFT Energy efficiency assessment of office buildings. Individualisation of consumption patterns and energy efficiency interventions.

Research Project for the Research Program of National Interest: is Scientific Responsible of the Operational Unit of Rome "Tor Vergata" afferent to the research project for the Research Program of National Interest "Multidimensional fluid dynamic, electrochemical, thermal and structural analysis of polymer electrolyte fuel cells at high temperature" National Coordinator Prof. Stefano Ubertini admitted to funding for the biennium 2010-2012;

Municipality of Spoleto: Research project aimed at the rationalization of energy consumption in the Municipality of Spoleto, with particular attention to optimization and energy saving in the context of sports facilities through integrated solutions involving self-production systems and renewable energy sources.

FULGOR: As part of the collaborative relationship with the FULGOR Company, it is concerned with the numerical simulation of the heating phenomenon (both vacuum and in the presence of food) that takes place inside domestic ovens with the aim of investigating the temperature trend over time and their spatial distribution, the trend of fluodynamic fields, and the distribution of deformations and stresses in the structural parts of the oven. Of particular interest is the numerical simulation of the food cooking process. (2007-)

INDESIT: Scientific responsible for the study commissioned by INDESIT. This project had as main objective the preliminary energy diagnosis of the Albacina and Melano Fabriano plants), in order to obtain the characterization of the energy consumption of the plant and identify the main opportunities for energy efficiency. The implementation of these energy rationalization actions (replacement of firing ovens, insulation of steam piping, installation of meters for real-time acquisition of consumption data of the most energy-consuming machines and conditioning the overall consumption of the plants, was fully supported by the working group I coordinated (2007-2010)

SIDERCOIL: this collaboration has as main objective the preliminary energy diagnosis of the Pomezia (Rome) plant, in order to obtain the characterization of the energy consumption of the plant and identify the main opportunities for energy efficiency (2008-)

TMS Group: as part of the collaboration with the TMS Group on "Design of a mechanical transmission system for a surface propeller propulsion system," dealt with the analysis and design of 3 classes of motorization that would guarantee minimum vibration and power loss while optimizing the weight/robustness ratio. The project enabled the development and patenting of a prototype whose performance, compared with that of commercially available transmissions, was found to be superior in terms of maximum speed, maneuverability and vibration . The transmission thus designed was the subject of a patent (2006-)

FILAS S.p.A. - Business Lab Centro Atena: Scientific tutor of the project "ENERGY MANAGER - Integrated software for the rationalization of energy consumption" aimed at the creation of a new business and co-financed by the Lazio Region through FILAS S.p.A. - Business Lab Centro Atena. (years 2007-2008);

Research Project for the Research Program of National Interest: is a component of the Rome "Tor Vergata" Operational Unit afferent to the research project for the Research Program of National Interest "Integrated Analysis of Thermofluidodynamic Processes for the Reduction of Fuel Consumption and Emissions in Fast Diesel Engines" Coordinator Prof. Vittorio Rocco admitted to funding for the biennium 2005-2006;

University of British Columbia, Vancouver (Canada): as part of the collaborative relationship with the University of British Columbia of Canada on "Developing Technical Solution for an Environment Friendly Transportation," is concerned with the three-dimensional simulation of thermofluidodynamic processes evolving in the combustion chamber of partially stratified charge compressed natural gas-fueled engines. The project has as its theme the study and development of internal combustion engines powered by compressed natural gas with high efficiency and reduced environmental impact. The project has enabled a fruitful exchange of researchers between the two sites and is, at present, in the process of being further expanded to allow the exchange of doctoral and master's students (years 2002 -);

Istituto Motori - CNR : as part of a research collaboration with the CNR Institute of Engines on the study of new generation Fast Diesel Engines, is involved in multi-dimensional simulation of the Common Rail type injection process, combustion and optimization of the design of such engines aimed at increasing performance and reducing pollutant emissions (years 2005 -)

Istituto Motori - CNR : as part of a collaboration with the CNR Institute of Engines, for activities on the study of Heavy-Duty internal combustion engines in dual-fuel configuration (Compressed Natural Gas and diesel fuel), is in charge of the fluid-dynamic simulation of the combustion process. The goal of the project is to develop this technological solution, which is characterized by low emissions and potentially high thermodynamic efficiency. (years 2004 -);

Emitec Gmbh (D): as part of the joint research project with Emitec Gmbh (D) for the thermofluidodynamic optimization of exhaust gas abatement systems in internal combustion engines, he is involved in multidimensional fluid dynamic simulation. The objective of the research project, which has been developing since 2002, is to develop methodologies for the development of after-treatment systems for gasoline and diesel engines. Peculiarities of such systems are the geometry of the channels through which exhaust gases flow and which fundamentally affect the performance of the system itself. Such geometry in fact requires careful optimization to obtain the best compromise between abatement efficiency and fluid-dynamic losses (years 2002-)

FAAM SpA : as part of the joint research project with FAAM SpA aimed at the design and development of motorcycles and vehicles making use of fuel cell technology and different on-board fuel storage technologies, is involved in the design of a fuel cell pedal-assist bicycle powered by hydrogen stored in metal hydrides. (2004-);

European Union - Research Project "Ammonia Cracking for Clean Electric Power Technology": was a component of the Rome "Tor Vergata" Operational Unit afferent to the research project "Ammonia Cracking for Clean Electric Power Technology" admitted for funding to the 4th call for research actions of the theme "Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development" of the 5th Framework Program for Research and Development of the Union, European Union (Energy fourth call: 2000/C 303/11) theme "Fuel cells and hydrogen technologies"). The Project, which involves the participation of 9 research groups from 6 countries of the Union includes the contribution by the u.o. of Rome "Tor Vergata" on the development of simulation models of energy generation systems using fuel cells with particular interest in both the generation of hydrogen from ammonia and automotive applications (years 2002-2004);

Research project for the Research Program of National Interest: was a component of the Rome "Tor Vergata" Operating Unit afferent to the research project for the Research Program of National Interest "Theoretical and experimental study of high-temperature fuel cells and hybrid cycles with gas turbines for the production of energy from renewable sources" Coordinator Prof. Umberto Desideri admitted to funding for the biennium 2004-2005;

Research Project for the Research Program of National Interest: was a component of the Rome Tor Vergata Operational Unit in the Research Program of National Interest "Diagnostics and modeling for fluid dynamics and combustion problems in i.c. engines." Coordinator Prof. A.E.Catania admitted for funding for the two-year period (1998-2000) and the following one (2000 - 2002);