Massimo Santarelli

Politecnico di Torino
Energetica
Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24
Torino Italy 10129
Email: massimo.santarelli@polito.it

Biographical Sketch: Massimo Gian Luca Santarelli, Mechanical Engineer, Ph.D. in Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Associate Professor in Applied Thermodynamic at the Energy Department of the Politecnico di Torino (Italy). Author of around 90 papers in international journals and conferences. The research activity is linked to the topic of fuel cell and hydrogen: experimental activity and modelling on SOFC generator and Balance of Plant; experimental activity and modelling on PEMFC and DMFC single cells and stacks; modelling, analysis and optimization of energy systems based on integration of RES and H2. Projects in the topic of hydrogen: European projects (ENFICA-FC), national projects (FISR 2005, PRIN 2005, EOS Project, Micro CHP Project, Celco Yacht Project, PFHC Project, MULTISS Project). Experimental activity at the HySyLab laboratory (PEMFC and metal hydrides), EOS laboratory (CHP-100 and SFC-5 SOFC generators) and Centro Ricerche Edison (single SOFC tubular and planar). Member of High-Quality Laboratory (LAQ) IN.TE.S.E. (Technology Innovation for Energy Sustainability) of Politecnico di Torino. Member for Italy of ISO/TC 197 “Hydrogen Technologies”