Mechanical Engineer, Ph.D. in Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Full Professor in Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Department of Energy, Politecnico di Torino. Author of around 280 papers, the main research activity is linked to the topic of complex innovative systems (thermo-chemical and electro-chemical processes) applied to the energy sector. Coordinator of the STEPS laboratory and of the CO2 Circle Lab @PoliTO. Member of the Energy Center initiative @PoliTO. Coordinator of many EU Projects, Partner in EU projects, Coordinator of several National Projects. Member for Italy of ISO/TC 197 “Hydrogen Technologies” and of IEC-TC 105 “Fuel Cells”.