
Full Professor
Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT)
- Member of Interdepartmental Center R3C - Responsible Risk Resilience Centre
- +39 0110904658 / 4658
- +39 0110905360 / 5360
- antonello.barresi@polito.it
Profile
Research interests
Biography
Antonello A. Barresi is currently full professor of Transport phenomena at Politecnico di Torino, in charge of the course of Process development and design. Member of the board of teachers in the PhD program in “Chemical engineering” and Coordinators of the courses in Chemical Engineering and material Engineering at Politecnico di Torino for a decade up to 2015. His research activity is focused on drying, mixing and combustion processes. His main research interests in drying include: drying and freeze drying of pharmaceuticals and enzymes, modelling and optimisation of freeze-drying processes, control of industrial freeze-dryers. Most recent research is focused on process transfer, scale-up and cycle development, and new approaches for process development and quality control in freeze-drying of pharmaceutical and food products. Author of more than 300 papers (of which about 210 published on international Journals or books) and more than 100 Conference presentations
Scientific branch
(Area 0009 - Industrial and information engineering)
Research topics
- biomedical nanotechnologies: preparation and testing of active polymeric nanoparticles with modified surface to be used for tumour local therapy and diagnosis; controlled release of drugs
- catalytic combustion of waste gases and modelling of heterogeneous catalytic reactors: investigation of the mixture effects in the catalytic destruction of organic waste gases, and study of catalytic combustion with dynamic techniques; evaluation of the transport coefficients in the monolithic reactors; study of perovskite-type catalysts for low temperature destruction of chlorinated wastes. Development of innovative technologies: thermally stabilised catalytic combustors for the destruction of organic chlorinated wastes; forced unsteady state catalytic combustors for the destruction of lean and extra-lean waste gases.
- drying and freeze-drying: drying of pharmaceutical carriers at low temperature, freeze-drying process optimisation, in particular for pharmaceutical proteins. Development of new monitoring and control systems
- dynamics and control of forced unsteady-state reactors: feasibility of the reverse-flow reactor and of the simulated-moving-bed (or ring-reactor network) for synthesis reactions and for the NOx abatement; investigation of the reactor dynamic behaviour and of possible control systems
- investigation and modelling of turbulent reacting flows, and synthesis of nanostructured ceramic materials: development of new micromixing models, coupling of sub-grid models in CFD codes; experimental investigation of interaction between fast reactions and hydrodynamics both in homogeneous systems and in case of formation of a new phase (precipitation), also with variable rheology. Methods for the solution of population balances, and their coupling with CFD codes. Development of crystallisation, precipitation and flame synthesis processes. Process scale-up
- mixing in multiphase systems: hydrodynamics of solid-liquid systems in stirred apparatus, mixing of granular solids
- purification of pharmaceutical downstreams by liquid chromatography
Skills
ERC sectors
SDG
Awards and Honors
- AFSIA Award for Excellence in Drying conferred by AFSIA e International Drying Symposium (2018)
- Arun S. Mujumdar Medal conferred by International Drying Symposium (2021)
Editorial boards
- PHARMACEUTICS (2022), Guest Editor of magazine or editorial series
- PHARMACEUTICS (2020-), Editorial board member
- FRONTIERS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2019-), Associate Editor of magazine or editorial series
- DRYING TECHNOLOGY (2018-), Other editorial activities
Conferences
- 9th European Conference on Drying (EuroDrying'2019) (10/7/2019-12/7/2019), Chairman of the organizing committee
- 31st Meeting on Combustion (17/6/2008-20/6/2008), Chairman of the organizing committee
Teaching
Collegi of the PhD programmes
- INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2024/2025 (40. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2023/2024 (39. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2022/2023 (38. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2021/2022 (37. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2020/2021 (36. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2019/2020 (35. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2018/2019 (34. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2017/2018 (33. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2016/2017 (32. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2015/2016 (31. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2014/2015 (30. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2013/2014 (29. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2012/2013 (28. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2011/2012 (27. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2010/2011 (26. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2009/2010 (25. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2008/2009 (24. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2007/2008 (23. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2006/2007 (22. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2005/2006 (21. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2004/2005 (20. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - INGEGNERIA CHIMICA, 2003/2004 (19. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO
Collegi of the degree programmes
- Collegio di Ingegneria Chimica e dei Materiali. Componente
Teachings
Master of Science
- Reattori chimici multifase. A.A. 2024/25, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Collaboratore del corso
- Fondamenti di sviluppo dei processi chimici. A.A. 2024/25, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Titolare del corso
- Controllo avanzato/Tecnica della sicurezza ambientale (modulo di Controllo avanzato). A.A. 2024/25, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Collaboratore del corso
- Reattori chimici multifase. A.A. 2023/24, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Collaboratore del corso
- Fondamenti di sviluppo dei processi chimici. A.A. 2023/24, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Titolare del corso
- Controllo avanzato/Tecnica della sicurezza ambientale (modulo di Controllo avanzato). A.A. 2023/24, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Collaboratore del corso
- Reattori chimici multifase. A.A. 2022/23, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Collaboratore del corso
- Fondamenti di sviluppo dei processi chimici. A.A. 2022/23, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Titolare del corso
- Controllo avanzato/Tecnica della sicurezza ambientale (modulo di Controllo avanzato). A.A. 2022/23, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Collaboratore del corso
- Reattori chimici multifase. A.A. 2021/22, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Collaboratore del corso
- Controllo avanzato/Tecnica della sicurezza ambientale (modulo di Controllo avanzato). A.A. 2021/22, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Collaboratore del corso
- Fondamenti di sviluppo dei processi chimici. A.A. 2021/22, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Titolare del corso
- Controllo avanzato/Tecnica della sicurezza ambientale (modulo di Controllo avanzato). A.A. 2020/21, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Collaboratore del corso
- Reattori chimici multifase. A.A. 2020/21, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Collaboratore del corso
- Fondamenti di sviluppo dei processi chimici. A.A. 2020/21, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Titolare del corso
- Controllo avanzato/Tecnica della sicurezza ambientale (modulo di Controllo avanzato). A.A. 2019/20, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Collaboratore del corso
- Fondamenti di sviluppo dei processi chimici. A.A. 2019/20, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Titolare del corso
- Reattori chimici multifase. A.A. 2019/20, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Collaboratore del corso
Bachelor of Science
- Fenomeni di trasporto e reattori chimici (modulo di Reattori e cinetiche chimiche). A.A. 2021/22, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E ALIMENTARE. Collaboratore del corso
- Chimica sperimentale per l'ingegneria. A.A. 2019/20, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E ALIMENTARE. Collaboratore del corso
Research
Institute
Research groups/teams
Laboratories
- Biopharmaceutical Technology Laboratory (DISAT)
- Biotechnological Laboratory (DISAT)
- Laboratorio didattico di Controllo di processo (DISAT)
- Laboratorio didattico di Reattori chimici e Fenomeni di Trasporto (DISAT)
- Lyophilization Laboratory- LYOLAB (DISAT)
- Multiphase systems Laboratory (DISAT)
- Pharmaceutical technology Lab (DISAT)
Research projects
Projects funded by competitive calls
- ALBA - Advanced Light Body Assistants - Sistemi di mobilità per passenger with reduced mobility, (2021-2023) - Componente gruppo di Ricerca
Regionally funded research - Piattaforme Tecnologiche - STUDIO E MODELLAZIONE DEI MODELLI DI FORMAZIONE DI POLVERI SOTTILI E SVILUPPO DI SISTEMI DI COMBUSTIONE A BASSE EMISSIONI, (2004-2005) - Responsabile Scientifico
Regionally funded research - Modellazione ed analisi della formazione di particolato in combustori industriali, (2003-2005) - Responsabile Scientifico
Nationally funded research - PRIN - Modellazione e ottimazione di combustori operanti in condizioni "lean" e "extra-lean", (2001-2003) - Responsabile Scientifico
Nationally funded research - PRIN - SICOFOR-DYNAMIC SIMULATION AND CONTROL OF FORCED NON STATIONARY REACTORS, (2001-2005) - Responsabile Scientifico
UE-funded research - VPQ - IMPROVING - Controllo delle emissioni di inquinanti mediante combustione termica stabilizzata da superfici, (1999-2001) - Responsabile Scientifico
Nationally funded research - PRIN
Projects funded by commercial contracts
- PROVE ORIENTATIVE SU CATALIZZATORI INDUSTRIALI, (2010-2010) - Responsabile Scientifico
Commercial Research
Supervised PhD students
- Morena Vitale. Programme in Ingegneria Chimica (38th cycle, 2022-in progress)
- David Javier Castro Rodriguez. Programme in Ingegneria Chimica (36th cycle, 2020-2024)
Thesis: Modelling Industrial Vulnerabilities within a Multi-hazard Framework for the Resilience of the Territories
Publications
PoliTO co-authors
Last years publications
Publications by type
Latest publications View all publications in Porto@Iris
- Castiglione, M.; Beringheli, G.; Fabio Corsino, S.; Torregrossa, M.; Castro Rodriguez, ... (2025)
Hazard mapping over wastewater treatment plant as point critical infrastructures using a multi-hazard, multi-scale approach. In: 14th IWA Specialized Conference on the Design, Operation and Economics of Large Wastewater Treatment Plants (LWWTP2024), Budapest, 8-12 September 2024, pp. 72-80. ISSN 2939-5615. ISBN: 978-615-6696-67-0
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Castro Rodriguez, David Javier; Barresi, Antonello A.; Demichela, Micaela (2025)
“Multi-risk NaTech vulnerability indicator: A step further”. In: JOURNAL OF LOSS PREVENTION IN THE PROCESS INDUSTRIES, vol. 95, pp. 1-14. ISSN 0950-4230
Contributo su Rivista - Castro Rodriguez, D. J.; Barresi, A. A.; Demichela, M. (2024)
Modelling vulnerabilities of industrial infrastructures: A multi-risk comprehensive approach. In: DISAT Research Days “Enjoy the Science”, Torino, Italy, 13-14 November 2024
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Castro Rodriguez, David J.; Vitale, Morena; Baldissone, Gabriele; Barresi, Antonello A.; ... (2024)
Insights into the vulnerability of industrial infrastructure against lightning strikes applied to the Italian context. In: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TRANSACTIONS, vol. 111, pp. 595-600. ISSN 2283-9216
Contributo su Rivista - Vitale, Morena; Barresi, Antonello; Demichela, Micaela (2024)
The Use of Aerial Platforms for Identification of Loss of Containment. In: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TRANSACTIONS, vol. 111, pp. 73-78. ISSN 2283-9216
Contributo su Rivista - CASTRO RODRIGUEZ, DAVID JAVIER; Barresi, Antonello; Demichela, Micaela (2024)
A territorial view of the infrastructure resilience. In: Resilience assessment: Methodological challenges and applications to critical infrastructures / Kopustinskas, V., Foretic, H. and Asensio Bermejo, I., Luxembourg, Publications Office of the European Union, pp. 133-139. ISBN: 978-92-68-20482-5
Contributo in Volume - Vitale, Morena; Shi, Huxiao; CASTRO RODRIGUEZ, DAVID JAVIER; Barresi, Antonello; ... (2024)
Ageing in Process Industry: Identification of Material Degradation from Past Accidents Analysis. In: 12th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety for Technical Processes (SAFEPROCESS 2024), Ferrara (IT), 4-7 June 2024, pp. 568-573. ISSN 2405-8963
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Pisano, Roberto; Semeraro, Jessica; Artusio, Fiora; Barresi, Antonello A. (2024)
Insights into thermal interactions in frozen pharmaceutical vials: effects on ice nucleation times and inhibition. In: PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH, vol. 41, pp. 1285-1297. ISSN 0724-8741
Contributo su Rivista - CASTRO RODRIGUEZ, DAVID JAVIER; Mietkiewicz, Joseph; Vitale, Morena; Baldissone, ... (2024)
Modelling Industrial Vulnerabilities to NaTech: Methodological Contributions from Historical Lightning Triggered Analysis. In: 34th European Safety and Reliability Conference (ESREL 2024), Cracow (Pol), 23-27 June 2024, pp. 17-18. ISBN: 978-83-68136-10-4
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Vitale, Morena; CASTRO RODRIGUEZ, DAVID JAVIER; Demichela, Micaela; Barresi, Antonello (2024)
Material degradation in process industry: past accident analysis. In: ESREL 2024 - The 34th European Safety and Reliability Conference, Cracow (Pol), 23-27 June 2024, pp. 53-54. ISBN: 978-83-68136-24-1
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Vitale, Morena; CASTRO RODRIGUEZ, DAVID JAVIER; Barresi, Antonello; Demichela, Micaela (2024)
Material degradation and NaTech risk: a bidirectional relationship. In: Natech 2024: 8th International Symposium on Natural Hazard-Triggered Technological Accidents, Trondheim (Norway), 1-2 July 2024, pp. 34-34
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - CASTRO RODRIGUEZ, DAVID JAVIER; Barresi, Antonello A.; Demichela, Micaela (2024)
Spatial vulnerability characterization in case of mutual impact of industrial infrastructure and territory. In: Natech 2024: 8th International Symposium on Natural Hazard-Triggered Technological Accidents, Trondheim, 1-2 July 2024, pp. 45-46
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - CASTRO RODRIGUEZ, DAVID JAVIER; Mietkiewicz, Joseph; Vitale, Morena; Baldissone, ... (2024)
NaTech triggered by lightning: Novel insights from past events in the process industry. In: HELIYON, vol. 10, pp. 1-24. ISSN 2405-8440
Contributo su Rivista - Vitale, M.; Demichela, M.; Barresi, A. (2024)
Hydrogen leak detection: Monitoring and control methodologies. In: RETURN Dissemination Workshop, Torino, Italy, 1-2 February 2024, pp. 275-276
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Castro Rodriguez, D. J.; Demichela, M.; Barresi, A. A.; Torregrossa, M; Castiglione, M.; ... (2024)
Spatial vulnerability characterization between industrial infrastructure and territory using a multi-hazard, multi-scale approach. In: RETURN Dissemination Workshop, Torino, Italy, 1-2 february 2024, pp. 235-236
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Capasso, E.; Di Domenico, A.; Portarapillo, M.; Di Benedetto, A.; Demichela, M.; ... (2024)
Beyond NaTECH risk: Safety and resilience in Hythane transport infrastructure. In: RETURN Dissemination Workshop, Torino, Italy, 1-2 February 2024, pp. 229-230
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Castro Rodriguez, D. J.; Tufano, C.; Vitale, M.; Mietkiewicz, J.; Baldissone, G.; ... (2023)
Sustainability of process industry: The elements of Natech events triggered by lightnings. In: “Climate Action – Adaptation”, Torino, 13 October 2023
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Stratta, L.; Pisano, R.; Adali, M. B.; Boccardo, G.; Barresi, A.; Marcato, A.; ... (2023)
A multiscale approach to simulate vacuum drying of a packed bed of spray-frozen particles. In: COMSOL Conference 2023, Munich, Germany, 25-27 October 2023, pp. 1-7. ISBN: 978-1-7364524-1-7
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Artusio, F.; Adami, M.; Barresi, A. A.; Fissore, D.; Frare, M. C.; Udrescu, C. I.; ... (2023)
The freeze-drying of pharmaceuticals in vials nested in a rack system. – Part II: Primary drying behaviour. In: PHARMACEUTICS, vol. 15. ISSN 1999-4923
Contributo su Rivista - Castro Rodriguez, David Javier; Demichela, Micaela; Beltramino, Simone; Scalas, Mattia; ... (2023)
Vulnerability Scenario Characterization in an Industrial Context using a Natech Indicator and a Territorial Multi-risk Approach. In: The 33rd European Safety and Reliability Conference (ESREL 2023), Southampton, UK, 3 – 8 September 2023, pp. 2181-2188. ISBN: 978-981-18-8071-1
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Artusio, Fiora; Adami, Marco; Barresi, Antonello A.; Fissore, Davide; Chiara Frare, ... (2023)
Freeze-drying of pharmaceuticals in vials nested in a rack system. In: 8th European Drying Conference (EuroDrying 2023), Lodz (POL), 4-7 July 2023, pp. 27-34. ISBN: 978-83-955437-4-6
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Artusio, F.; Adami, M.; Barresi, A. A.; Fissore, D.; Frare, M. C.; Zanetti, F.; Udrescu, ... (2023)
Lyophilization of pharmaceuticals using a rack system. In: Freeze Drying of Pharmaceuticals & Biologicals Short Course and Conference 2023, Breckenridge (USA), 1-4 agosto 2023
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Stratta, Lorenzo; Adali, Merve B.; Barresi, Antonello A.; Boccardo, Gianluca; Marcato, ... (2023)
A diffused-interface model for the lyophilization of a packed bed of spray-frozen particles. In: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE, vol. 275, pp. 1-14. ISSN 0009-2509
Contributo su Rivista - Para, MARIA LAURA; Querio, Andrea; Amici, JULIA GINETTE NICOLE; Versaci, Daniele; ... (2023)
Electrochemical performance optimization of NMC811 through the structure design of its precursor. In: JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, vol. 943. ISSN 1572-6657
Contributo su Rivista - Baldissone, G.; Demichela, M.; Barresi, A.; Fissore, D.; Bosco, F. (2022)
Rapid fuzzy logic flood risk assessment for the archivial heritage. In: ESREL 2022 - 32nd European Safety and Reliability Conference, Dublin (Ireland), 28 August-1 September 2022, pp. 1449-1453. ISBN: 978-981-18-5183-4
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Querio, A.; Para, M. L.; Amici, J.; Barresi, A.; Bodoardo, S.; Marchisio, D. (2022)
Effect of the precursors morphologies on the electrochemical properties of NMC811. In: Giornate dell’Elettrochimica Italiana (GEI) 2022, Orvieto, Italia, 11-15 September 2022
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Para, M. L.; Alidoost, M.; Shiea, M.; Buffo, A.; Boccardo, G.; Pisano, R.; Barresi, A.; ... (2021)
Coprecipitation of NixMnyCoz(OH)2 as precursor for ion lithium batteries: Influence of mixing and operating conditions. In: 21st International Symposium on Industrial Crystallization, online event, 30 August-2 September 2021
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Para, M. L.; Querio, A.; Alidoost, M.; Shiea, M.; Buffo, A.; Boccardo, G.; Barresi, A.; ... (2021)
Influence of the mixing and synthesis conditions of the precursors of the NMC811 cathodes on their electrochemical performance. In: 72 Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry, Jeju Island (Korea) & online, 29 August -3 September 2021
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Massella, D.; Argenziano, M.; Barresi, A.; Bessone, F.; Cavalli, R.; Guan, J.; Giraud, ... (2021)
Biofunctional textile for skin drug delivery by nanoparticles finishing. A comparison among hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs. In: IFATCC International Congress, Ruobaix (France), 27-29 April 2021
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding)
Society and Enterprise
Patents and other intellectual properties
- Sistema per la misurazione in tempo reale di massa e temperatura di sostanze sottoposte a liofilizzazione. national Patent
Inventors: Antonello Barresi Marco Parvis Alberto Vallan - Dispositivo wireless di monitoraggio in continuo del processo di liofilizzazione di farmaceutici in fiala (SMART VIAL). national and international Patent
Inventors: Giancarlo Baldi Antonello Barresi Marco Parvis Alberto Vallan