Politecnico di Milano, Department of Energy-En:Lab
Name of Member: Politecnico di Milano, Department of Energy-En:Lab
Acronym: PoliMI E-mail: energia@polimi.it
Telephone: +39 02 2399 3801
Address: Politecnico di Milano – Campus Bovisa
Department of Energy (En:Lab / Building B18)
Via Giuseppe La Masa, 34
20156 Milano
Acronym: PoliMI E-mail: energia@polimi.it
Telephone: +39 02 2399 3801
Address: Politecnico di Milano – Campus Bovisa
Department of Energy (En:Lab / Building B18)
Via Giuseppe La Masa, 34
20156 Milano
The Department of Energy at the Politecnico di Milano is a leading research and education centre dedicated to advancing the energy transition through scientific research, technological innovation, and collaboration with industry and public institutions.
The department brings together more than 500 researchers and staff, 18 research groups, and 41 laboratories covering over 8,300 m² of research infrastructure.
Its mission is to develop sustainable energy technologies, provide scientific evidence for industrial investment and public policy, and support energy security through interdisciplinary research and international partnerships.
-Antonino Di Gerlando – Electrical machines and drives.
-Roberto Faranda – Sustainable energy transition and power systems.
-Enrico Zio – Reliability, risk, resilience, and AI for energy systems.
-Giampaolo Manzolini – Solar technologies, thermodynamic cycles, and microgrids.
-Andrea Casalegno – Fuel cells, batteries, and electrochemical energy storage.
– Enrico Tronconi – Catalysis and chemical processes.
– Andrea Li Bassi – Nanomaterials and advanced materials.
– Fabio Rinaldi – Thermal measurements and certified testing laboratories.
– Andrea Pola – Deputy Director for Facilities.
– Research supporting the just energy transition through innovative technologies and sustainable energy systems.
– Continued expansion and operation of 41 state-of-the-art laboratories supporting research, teaching, industrial testing, and certification.
– Workshops on electrical systems for smaller islands, focusing on resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure.
– International recognition through research awards, including a Paper Award at TFEC 2026.
– Contributions to international energy policy, including participation of departmental experts in Canada’s electricity strategy.
– Ongoing collaboration with industry, certification bodies, and international organizations on research, technology transfer, and innovation.