Dr. Alice Cervellieri | Energy | Best Faculty Award

Dr. Alice Cervellieri, Polytecnic of Turin, Italy

Alice Cervellieri is an accomplished researcher and visiting professor specializing in energy and comfort analysis, technical physics, and construction technology. 🏛️✨ With a strong academic background and multilingual skills 🌍📚, she has contributed to innovative projects such as the EU H2020 “ENCORE” and groundbreaking studies in agricultural mechanics. 🍃🔧 Alice has worked with esteemed institutions like the Polytechnic University of Marche, the University of Florence, and international platforms like IEEE. 🌟 Her work blends theoretical development, numerical modeling, and experimental analysis, focusing on sustainable and energy-efficient solutions. 🌱🔬 A passionate educator, Alice is also an experienced language translator. 🌎💼

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Suitability of Alice Cervellieri for the Best Faculty Award

Alice Cervellieri is an exceptional faculty member whose contributions span the intersection of sustainable engineering, energy efficiency, comfort analysis, and multilingual education. With a diverse academic background and a history of significant contributions to both technical research and teaching, Alice stands out for her ability to integrate theory, practice, and international collaboration. Her expertise in energy-efficient building renovations, agricultural mechanics, and smart transportation systems makes her highly deserving of the Best Faculty Award. She has successfully combined research excellence with an unwavering commitment to educating future engineers and fostering international connections in academia.

Education 📚

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, 110/110 cum laude 🎓
Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering 🎓
ERASMUS VIRTUAL EXCHANGE (2020): Introduction to Dialogue Facilitation – European Commission 🇪🇺
Visiting Professor – Energy and Comfort Analysis of Residential Buildings, International Conference of Manizales, University of Engineering of Manizales, Architecture Department (2020) 🌍

Experience 💼

ERASMUS VIRTUAL EXCHANGE: Introduction to Dialogue Facilitation – European Commission (2020) 🇪🇺
Research Assistant in Energy and Comfort Analysis at UNIVPM (2020–2022) 🔬
Visiting Researcher for IEEE SA Group on Intelligent Transportation Systems (2020–2022) 🚗
Researcher at the University of Florence on Seismic Engineering (2017–2018) 🌍
Teacher at Dante Alighieri (2012–2014) 📚
Language Translator for Official Documents at the Consulate of the Republic of Cuba (2021–Present) 📝
Course: Transformation: Tecnologie e Applicazioni Pratiche – MIT Professional Education, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2021) 🏫
SUMMERSCHOOL: 6th International Summer School on Industrial Agents: Engineering of Cyber-Physical Production Systems – University of Warwick, UK (2020) 🌍
SUMMERSCHOOL: PhD Summer School – Model Predictive Control (2021) 🎓
SUMMERSCHOOL: Women in Transport 2023 – University of Bologna, Italy (2023) 🚗
MENTOR for Harvard Mentorship Project – Harvard University (2021–Present) 🧑‍🏫

Assignments in International Committees 🌐

IEEE IES Technical Committee on Factory Automation (TCFA) – Member (2023–Present) 🏭
IEEE IES Technical Committee on Industrial Agents (TCIA) – Member (2023–Present) 🤖

Participation in Congresses and Conventions 📅

25th IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA 2020) 🖥️
International Conference of Manizales, USA – Energy-Aware BIM Cloud Platform in a Cost-Effective Building Renovation Context (2020) 🏠
19th Edition of IEEE INDIN International Conference (INDIN 2021) 🌐
26th IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA 2021) 🖥️

Direction or participation in editorial boards of journals, editorial series, encyclopedias and treatises of recognized prestige📚

· Reviewer for Journal of MDPI: Batteries

· Reviewer for Journal of MDPI: Energies

· Reviewer for Journal of MDPI: Solar

· Reviewer for Journal of MDPI: Sustainability

Awards and Honors 🏆

Research Grant for “Best Researcher Award” – Global Network & Technology Excellence Awards 🌐
Research Grant for “Best Researcher Award” – International Research Excellence Awards 📚

Publication Top Notes:

. The Double Propeller Ducted-Fan, An UAV for Safe Infrastructure Inspection and Human-Interaction

Conference: IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA 2020)
Date: 08-11 September 2020
Authors: Bonci Andrea, Cervellieri Alice, Longhi Sauro, Nabissi Giacomo, Scala Giuseppe Antonio

2. Innovative Approach in Cyber Physical System for Building Efficiency Monitoring

Conference: IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA 2021)
Date: 07-10 September 2021
Authors: Bonci Andrea, Cervellieri Alice, Pirani Massimiliano

3. On the Synthesis of Holonic Management Trees

Conference: IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA 2021)
Date: 07-10 September 2021
Authors: Pirani Massimiliano, Bonci Andrea, Cervellieri Alice, Longhi Sauro

4. Brotweg—A Path of Bread in an Alpine Environment: New Mechanical Solutions for Grain Processing in Steep Mountain Slopes

Book Chapter: In Innovative Biosystems Engineering for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry and Food Production: International Mid-Term Conference 2019 of the Italian Association of Agricultural Engineering (AIIA)
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Authors: Sabrina Mayr, Riccardo Brozzi, Alice Cervellieri, Thomas Desaler, Raimondo Gallo, Josef Gamper, Bernhard Geier, Laurin Holzner, Pasqualina Sacco, Fabrizio Mazzetto

5. The Development of A Small Stripper Header for Cereal Harvesting in Steep Mountain Environments

Conference: In Biosystem Engineering for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry and Food Production: International Mid-Term Conference 2019
Date: September 12-13 2019
Conference Proceedings: Unibas
Authors: Laurin Holzner, Riccardo Brozzi, Alice Cervellieri, Thomas Desaler, Raimondo Gallo, Josef Gamper, … & Fabrizio Mazzetto

6. A Lithium-Ion Battery Remaining Useful Life Prediction Method with the Invariant Capacity Analysis Based on a New Algorithm

Journal: Journal of Electrical System
Year: 2024
Authors: Cervellieri Alice

7. Advanced SOC Prediction for Lithium-Ion Batteries Using FNN Machine Learning Techniques: A Bayesian Regularization Training Approach

Journal: Journal of Electrical System
Year: 2024
Authors: Cervellieri Alice

8. Advanced State of Health Prediction for Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Capacity Estimation and Feedforward Neural Networks: A Machine Learning Approach

Journal: Journal of Electrical System
Year: 2024
Authors: Cervellieri Alice

9. A Feed-Forward Back-Propagation Neural Network Approach for Integration of Electric Vehicles into Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) to Predict State of Charge for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Journal: Energies
Year: 2024
Authors: Cervellieri Alice

Dr.Giuseppe Bagnato , Lancaster University , United Kingdom

Dr. Giuseppe Bagnato is a highly accomplished chemical engineer specializing in catalytic processes and sustainable technologies, particularly in the context of net-zero carbon initiatives. With a solid background in both academia and research, Dr. Bagnato has made significant contributions to the fields of chemical recycling, hydrogen storage, and biomass conversion. He currently holds a position as a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Lancaster University, where he combines teaching, research, and industry engagement.

Summary:

Dr. Giuseppe Bagnato is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his significant contributions and achievements in the field of Chemical Engineering. His current role as a Lecturer at Lancaster University demonstrates his commitment to advancing net-zero carbon themes and his involvement in both teaching and cutting-edge research.

🎓Education:

In 2022, an individual pursued a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education at Teesside University in the UK, achieving an EQF Level 7 qualification. Prior to this, they completed a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University in the UK, between June 2016 and April 2020. Their doctoral research focused on the catalytic conversion of biomass into fuels and commodity chemicals, culminating in an EQF Level 8 qualification.

🔬Research Experience:

Between April and July 2023, an individual served as a Visiting Scholar at Ca’ Foscari Venice University, where their research centered on the hydrodeoxygenation reaction of bio-oil using mono- and bi-metallic catalysts. Prior to this, they were a Visiting Scholar at Heriot-Watt University from July to September 2022, focusing on novel materials for CO2 utilization. From August 2020 to October 2021, they worked as a Research Fellow at Queen’s University Belfast, where their research covered areas such as reactive extractions, gas/liquid separations, and ionic liquids. Additionally, they held the position of Research Associate at Heriot-Watt University from February to July 2020, working on a project that involved the technical and economic assessment of biorefineries.

🏢Teaching Experience:

Since September 2022, this individual has been serving as a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Lancaster University, where they teach modules on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies, as well as the Chemical Process Design Project. Before this, from October 2021 to September 2022, they were a Lecturer in Engineering at Teesside University, where they instructed students on Sustainability in Chemical Engineering and Environmental and Sustainable Processing. Prior to that, from September 2020 to October 2021, they were a Teaching Fellow at Queen’s University Belfast, teaching modules on Chemical Plant Design and Heat and Mass Transfer.

Publication Top Notes:

“Stabilization of the Aqueous Phase Fraction of Pine Wood Bio-Oil Using Zirconia-Supported Fe/Cu/Pd Nano-Catalysts Under Mild Conditions”
“Chemical Recycling of Polyethylene Terephthalate, an Industrial and Sustainable Opportunity for Northwest of England”
“Conceptual Evaluation of an Integrated CCU Technology Based on Na-Salts pH Swing Mineral Carbonation”
“Highly Selective Hydropyrolysis of Lignin Waste to Benzene, Toluene and Xylene in Presence of Zirconia Supported Iron Catalyst”
“Development of Ru-PEEK-WC Catalytic Membrane Using a More Sustainable Solvent for Stable Hydrogenation Reactions”