Antonio GAGLIANO
Keywords
Efficienza energetica degli edifici.
Produzione di energia da Fonti rinnovabili
Impianti solari termici, fotovoltaici e ibridi
Solar Cooling
Tetti e facciate verdi
Facciate ventilate
Inquinamento acustico ed atmosferico
Graduated in Civil Engineering (Transportation specialisation) from the University of Catania on March 22, 1991, with a final grade of 110/110 *cum laude*.
Thesis title: “Study on the indirect use of solar energy for space heating via heat pump coupling: improving system efficiency and COP compared to traditional systems.”
PhD in Environmental Technical Physics. Thesis title: “Mathematical models for assessing atmospheric gas dispersion: results and experimental validation.”
Researcher in Environmental Technical Physics at the University of Catania since November 1, 2001.
Associate Professor (Scientific-Disciplinary Sector IIND/07B) at the University of Catania since March 1, 2020.
Full Professor (Scientific-Disciplinary Sector IIND/07B) at the University of Catania since October 1, 2026. Member of the Academic Senate of the University of Catania (2012–2016).
Author of over 200 publications indexed in the Scopus database covering topics such as building energy efficiency, building acoustics, environmental acoustics, air pollution, renewable energy (solar thermal, photovoltaic, wind, biomass), energy policy, HVAC systems, fluid dynamic analysis of ventilated building components, green roofs, and indoor and outdoor thermal comfort.
List of publications on IRIS
www.iris.unict.it
Technical Manager for the Research Project “Innovative systems with tracking thin-film PV technology for resilient agricultural activities (LIFE AGRO-PV)”; Funding: European Union – Next Generation EU
Participation in the Research Project “Green Infrastructure and Renewable Energy for Sustainable Building Development (GREEN)”; Funding: University of Catania “Piano Piaceri” 2024 Participation in the Research Project “Favor the Urban Development Of Sustainable Agriculture Through Hydroponics (Fud of SITHY)”; Funding: PRIN 2022
Participation in the Research Project “Energy and Seismic Affordable Renovation solution (e-safe)”; Funding: H2020-LC-SC3-EE-1-2018-2019-2020
Participation in the Research Project “Holistic Monitoring and Diagnostic Tool for Photovoltaic Generators (HOTSPHOT)”; Funding: PRIN 2020
Participation in the Research Project “Archicart Lifehouse”; Funding: POR FESR Sicily 2022 Organization,
Direction, and Coordination (Scientific Lead) of the Research Project “Multi-Energy systems for Solar building communities (Mentor)”; Funding: University of Catania “Piano Piaceri” 2020
Lead for DIEEI activities in the Research Project “eWAS – An early warning system for cultural heritage”; Funding: PON Research and Innovation 2014-2020
Participation as Staff Member in the Research Project “Modernizing Learning and Teaching for Architecture through Smart and Long-lasting Partnerships leading to sustainable and inclusive development strategies to Vitalize heritage Villages through Innovative Technologies (VVITA)”; Funding: Erasmus+ 2017
Participation in research activities for the project “Exploitation of innovative approaches for the estimation of the...” ...energy needs of urban neighborhoods and for assessing sustainable optimisation and mitigation strategies,” funded by the DIEEI Departmental Research Plan 2016–2018 (year 2018).
Member of the Italian Acoustical Association (AIA)
Member of AICARR Honorary
Member of the National Association for Thermal and Acoustic Insulation (ANIT)
Silver Member of KES, an organization of researchers working in the fields of intelligent systems and environmental sustainability (Sustainability in Energy and Buildings)
Member of the Italian Association of Technical Physics
Member of the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)
Member of the International Association of Building Physics (IABP)