Giuseppe Marco TINA
Keywords
The research activity focuses on advanced electrical energy systems and the integration of renewable energy sources, with particular emphasis on innovative photovoltaic technologies and their role in the sustainable energy transition.
### Core Expertise
- **Floating and Bifacial Photovoltaic Systems**
Design, modelling, performance analysis and techno-economic evaluation of innovative floating PV systems and bifacial technologies, including environmental effects and operation & maintenance strategies.
- **Electro-Thermal Modelling of PV and PV/T Systems**
Development of advanced physical and data-driven models for photovoltaic and hybrid photovoltaic-thermal (PV/T) systems, including performance optimization and thermal behaviour analysis.
- **Smart Grids and Renewable Energy Integration**
Integration of large-scale renewable generation into power systems, with focus on grid stability, grid-forming converters, and flexibility services.
- **Artificial Intelligence for Energy Systems**
Application of machine learning techniques for forecasting, performance assessment, optimization and data-driven modelling of energy systems.
### Additional Research Topics
- Energy efficiency and self-sufficient buildings (integration of PV, storage and heat pumps)
- Agrivoltaics and interaction between energy systems and environment
- Energy markets, decision-support tools and optimization methods
### Scientific Classification
**ERC Panels:**
PE7_12 – Electrical energy production, distribution, application
PE7_2 – Electrical engineering: power components and systems
**Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):**
Goal 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
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Giuseppe Marco Tina is Full Professor of Electrical Energy Systems at the University of Catania (Italy), where he leads the Electrical Energy Systems research laboratory.
His research activity focuses on advanced power and energy systems, with a strong emphasis on innovative photovoltaic technologies, including floating and bifacial PV systems, electro-thermal modelling of PV and hybrid PV/T systems, and the large-scale integration of renewable energy sources into smart grids.
He is internationally recognized for his contributions to the development and optimization of next-generation photovoltaic systems, combining advanced modelling approaches, experimental analysis, and data-driven techniques, including artificial intelligence for forecasting and performance assessment.
Prof. Tina has authored more than 260 scientific publications and two books on floating photovoltaic systems, and his work has significantly contributed to advancing knowledge in sustainable energy systems and the energy transition.
He is ranked among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (Stanford University–Elsevier) and listed in the top 0.05% worldwide according to ScholarGPS rankings in the field of photovoltaics.
He has extensive experience in international research collaboration, having held visiting positions in leading European institutions and participated in national and international research projects, as well as collaborations with major energy stakeholders.
His research contributes to addressing key global challenges related to climate change, energy sustainability, and the development of resilient and efficient energy systems, in line with European priorities on decarbonization and energy transition.
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Education:
M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, 1988, University of Catania (UdC);
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, 1992, UdC.
Previous Non-academic work experience:
From 1993 to 1996: Electrical Engeneer at Agip Petroli (3 years) and STMicroelectronics (1 year), Italy.
Carrier and Current accademic position:
Full Professor of Power Systems (ING-IND/33) at the Department of Electric, Electronics and Computer Engineering (DIEEI), University of Catania (UdC).
Head of the Power Systems Research Unit and Laboratory (since 2010).
Teaching activities:
Teaching activities carried out within the Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, focused on courses related to electric power generation, transmission and distribution, electricity markets, and power plants based on both conventional and renewable energy sources.
Responsible of Erasmus agreements: with: FR; GR; E; HR. Keynote speaker at: IEEE EPE (2012, Iasi, Ro); IREC (2018, Sousse,TN); ICEERE (2018, 2020, Oujda, MA).
Awarded in 2012 of the Diploma di Excelentia in teaching and research in power system from University “Stefan cel Mare”, Suceava, (RO).
Member of the Editorial Board of International Journal of Sustainable Energy (from 2015) and Helyion (from 2016).
Speaker in international conferences (46).
Co-author of 263 scientific papers: International journals (90), conference proceedings (134) and chapter of books (4), about: analysis and modelling of Wind and Photovoltaic generation systems, DGSs (Dispersed Generation Systems), Energy and Ancillary Services Markets, Hydrogen Technology, photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems, monitoring and diagnostic of photovoltaic systems. Author of two books on Floating Photovoltaic Systems ( Academic Press, 2017 and 2020)
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The full list of scientific publications of Prof. Giuseppe Marco Tina is available on the main international databases and academic platforms:
2) iris
3) researchgate
These platforms provide updated information on publications, bibliometric indicators, and citation metrics.
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**ORCID ID:** 0000-0003-3896-1838
**Web of Science ResearcherID:**
**Google Scholar:** https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=INSERISCI_ID
**Personal Web Site:**
The research activity of Prof. Giuseppe Marco Tina is internationally recognized in the field of electrical energy systems and innovative photovoltaic technologies, with high-impact contributions particularly in floating photovoltaics and sustainable energy systems.
### International Recognition
Prof. Tina is listed among the leading researchers worldwide according to major international scientific rankings:
- **World’s Top 2% Scientists (Stanford University – Elsevier)**
Included since **2020** for career-long impact and since **2019** for single-year impact.
https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw
- **Best Engineering and Technology Scientists in Italy (2026)**
- World Ranking: 4342 (4175 over the last five years)
- National Ranking: 122 (120 over the last five years)
- University of Catania Ranking: 1
https://research.com/scientists-rankings/engineering-and-technology/it
- **Highly Ranked Scholar™ – ScholarGPS® (2025)**
Ranked within the **top 0.05% worldwide**
- #14 Photovoltaic Systems
- #28 Photovoltaics
- #643 Energy
- #21 Photovoltaics (last five years)
https://scholargps.com/highly-ranked-scholars
### Research Impact
The research activity is characterized by a high-impact scientific production in the energy field, with particular focus on:
- innovative photovoltaic systems (floating and bifacial)
- advanced modelling of energy systems
- integration of renewable energy sources into smart grids
The results contribute to the development of solutions supporting the sustainable energy transition, in line with international decarbonization goals.
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