Francesco NOCERA
Building Physics and Building Energy Systems − ING-IND/11 − Fisica tecnica ambientale
Basics and applications of applied physics in civil, architectural and environmental engineering regarding architecture, territorial planning and industrial design. The main focus is on: basic thermodynamics, thermo-fluid dynamics, heat transmission, lighting, acoustics, rational use of energy, use of renewable energy sources and energy service management in buildings and urban landscapes. Particular attention is given to experimental studies in: confined environments, recording and processing of environmental data, buildings energy analysis, environmental thermo-fluid dynamics, natural and artificial lighting, environmental and building acoustics, problems in environmental comfort and conservation of cultural assets, active and passive strategies for environmental monitoring and air-conditioning systems. Physical and technical topics related to the planning of energy and environment, diagnostic methods and mitigating techniques, including lighting and acoustics used in studying the environmental impact are also subject of this field.
MS, Civil Engineering, 1997 University of Catania (UdC) Italy; Ph.D., Applied Physics, 2002, University of Palermo Italy. Key Analysis Expert, European Poly-technical University (Bulgaria) on the Project “With expert knowledge to successful career”. Currently he is Associate Professor of Building Physics and Building Energy Systems at UdC. Honorary Member of National Association for the Thermal and Acoustic Insulation. Member of " Evaluation and Mitigation of Urban and Territorial Risks” Ph.D. Course, University of Catania. University’s Delegate for UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). Best Research Paper Award in KES-SEB (2014) conference. Member of the Editorial Board of International Journal Sustainability and SCI. Speaker in international conferences (20). Co-author of 91 scientific papers: International journals (42), conference proceedings (46) and chapter of books (2), about: confined environments, recording and processing of environmental data, buildings energy analysis, environmental thermo-fluid dynamics, natural and artificial lighting, environmental and building acoustics, problems in environmental comfort and conservation of cultural assets, active and passive strategies for environmental monitoring and air-conditioning systems, indoor and outdoor comfort (UHI, etc), solar energy, heat transfer, energy saving, renewable energy.