
Ph.D. in Energetica , 24th cycle (2009-2011)
Ph.D. obtained in 2012
Dissertation:
An innovative methodology for the development of HEVS energy management systems
Tutors:
Federico MilloProfile
Research interests
Scientific branch
(Area 0009 - Industrial and information engineering)
Teaching
Collegi of the degree programmes
- Collegio di Ingegneria Chimica e dei Materiali. Componente
- Collegio di Ingegneria Elettrica ed Energetica. Componente
- Collegio di Ingegneria Meccanica, Aerospaziale e dell'Autoveicolo. Componente invitato
Teachings
Master of Science
- Engine emissions control/Electric and hybrid propulsion systems (modulo di Engine emissions control). A.A. 2011/12, INGEGNERIA DELL'AUTOVEICOLO (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING). Collaboratore del corso
- Propulsori termici. A.A. 2011/12, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA. Collaboratore del corso
- Macchine. A.A. 2011/12, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA. Collaboratore del corso
Bachelor of Science
- Fondamenti di macchine. A.A. 2011/12, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA. Collaboratore del corso
Research
Research groups
Research projects
Projects funded by competitive calls
- OpThermEV - Optimal Thermal Management for Electrified Vehicles:a model predictive control approach based on route information and V2X connectivity , (2021-2022) - Responsabile Scientifico
Corporate-funded and donor-funded research
Projects funded by commercial contracts
- Contratto di Ricerca relativo a “Phoenice MCE Engine Characterization: Experimental Testing – 500 bar GDI injector: CFD spray model.” , (2024-2025) - Responsabile Scientifico
Commercial Research - “Alternative Fuels: Large Bore Ammonia Combustion and Aftertratment” , (2024-2025) - Responsabile Scientifico
Commercial Research
Supervised PhD students
- Marco Marzulli. Programme in Energetica (cycle 40, 2024-in progress)
- Nicola Moschetti. Programme in Energetica (cycle 40, 2024-in progress)
- Giancarlo Montanaro. Programme in Energetica (cycle 38, 2022-in progress)
- Luigi Tresca. Programme in Energetica (cycle 38, 2022-in progress)
- Giuseppe Castellano. Programme in Energetica (cycle 37, 2021-in progress)
Thesis: Numerical and Experimental Investigation of the CO2 Reduction Potential of a Dual-Diluted Spark-Ignition Engine Concept for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Applications - Giovanni Cecere. Programme in Energetica (cycle 37, 2021-2025)
Thesis: Characterization of hydrogen mixing and combustion properties in spark ignition engines investigated through optical techniques - Afanasie Vinogradov. Programme in Energetica (cycle 37, 2021-in progress)
Thesis: A Comprehensive Methodology for the Development of Electrified Powertrain Solutions for off-road Applications - Fabrizio Gullino. Programme in Energetica (cycle 35, 2019-2023)
Thesis: Comprehensive analysis of Port Water Injection as a key enabler to Hydrogen-fueled high-performance ICE operation under stoichiometric conditions
Internal Combustion Engines Internal Combustion Engines - Luca Pulvirenti. Programme in Energetica (cycle 35, 2019-2023)
Thesis: Development of Innovative Methodologies to Support the Design of Connected and Electrified Vehicles
Clean Mobility and Innovative Powertrains Hybrid Electric Powertrains Clean Mobility and Innovative Powertrains Hybrid Electric Powertrains
Publications
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- Tresca, Luigi; Pulvirenti, Luca; Rolando, Luciano (2025)
A Cutting-Edge Energy Management System for a Hybrid Electric Vehicle relying on Soft Actor–Critic Deep Reinforcement Learning. In: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING, vol. 19. ISSN 2666-691X
Contributo su Rivista - Tahtouh, Toni; André, Mathieu; Castellano, Giuseppe; Rolando, Luciano; Millo, Federico (2025)
A path toward a new generation of sustainable spark ignition engines: Experimental investigations on the synergic use of dual diluted combustion and renewable fuels. In: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING, vol. 20. ISSN 2666-691X
Contributo su Rivista - Pulvirenti, Luca; Rolando, Luciano; Vinogradov, Afanasie; Peiretti Paradisi, Benedetta (2025)
Comparison of hydrogen-fueled powertrains for urban bus applications — design, modeling, and energy management. In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY, vol. 110, pp. 560-574. ISSN 0360-3199
Contributo su Rivista - Piano, Andrea; Rolando, Luciano; Roggio, Salvatore; Millo, Federico; Tonelli, Roberto; ... (2024)
Experimental and numerical investigation of abnormal combustion phenomena in high-performance hydrogen direct-injection engine operated in stochiometric conditions. In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINE RESEARCH. ISSN 1468-0874
Contributo su Rivista - Tahtouh, Toni; Lucignano, Gennaro; Bocchieri, Francesco; Castellanos, Juan; Gidney, ... (2023)
A Methodology to Develop a Sustainable, Highly Efficient Hybrid Propulsion System: the PHOENICE Project. In: FISITA World Congress 2023 • Propulsion, power & energy efficiency, Barcellona, 12 – 14 Settembre
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding)
Society and Enterprise
Patents and other intellectual properties
- Sistema di controllo predittivo per la gestione termica di veicoli elettrici per l'ottimizzazione dei consumi energetici. national Patent
Inventors: Diego Regruto Tomalino Luciano Rolando