Laura Savoldi

Full Professor
Department of Energy (DENERG)

Profile

Research interests

computational fluid dynamics (cfd)
computational modeling
concentrated solar power
efficient energy use
energy planning
heat transfer enhancement
multi-objective optimization
multi-physics
nuclear fusion
superconducting magnets

Research topics

  • Numerical modeling of two-phase flow
  • Analysis and development of energy scenarios in Italy and Europe
  • Multi-physics optimization techniques
  • Modeling and optimization of heat transfer in High-heat-flux components
  • Cryogenics, superconducting cables and related auxiliaries

Skills

ERC sectors

PE8_4 - Computational engineering
PE8_6 - Energy processes engineering
PE8_5 - Fluid mechanics, hydraulic-, turbo-, and piston engines
PE7_3 - Simulation engineering and modelling

SDG

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
Goal 13: Climate action
Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Fellowships

  • Effective member - American Society of Mechanical Engineering, Stati Uniti (2018-)

Editorial boards

  • ENERGIES (2020-), Associate Editor of magazine or editorial series

Teaching

PhD Boards

  • ENERGETICA, 2021/2022 (38. ciclo)
    Politecnico di TORINO
  • ENERGETICA, 2020/2021 (37. ciclo)
    Politecnico di TORINO
  • ENERGETICA, 2019/2020 (36. ciclo)
    Politecnico di TORINO
  • ENERGETICA, 2018/2019 (35. ciclo)
    Politecnico di TORINO
  • ENERGETICA, 2017/2018 (34. ciclo)
    Politecnico di TORINO
  • ENERGETICA, 2016/2017 (33. ciclo)
    Politecnico di TORINO
  • ENERGETICA, 2015/2016 (32. ciclo)
    Politecnico di TORINO
  • ENERGETICA, 2014/2015 (31. ciclo)
    Politecnico di TORINO
  • ENERGETICA, 2013/2014 (30. ciclo)
    Politecnico di TORINO
  • ENERGETICA, 2012/2013 (29. ciclo)
    Politecnico di TORINO
  • ENERGETICA, 2011/2012 (28. ciclo)
    Politecnico di TORINO
  • ENERGETICA, 2010/2011 (27. ciclo)
    Politecnico di TORINO
  • ENERGETICA, 2009/2010 (26. ciclo)
    Politecnico di TORINO
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Teachings

PhD

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Master of Science

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Research

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Research projects

Projects funded by competitive calls

Projects funded by commercial contracts

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Supervised PhD students

  • Aldo Collaku. Programme in Energetica (cycle 38, 2022-in progress)
  • Marino Corrado. Programme in Energetica (cycle 38, 2022-in progress)
  • Francesca Crivelli. Programme in Energetica (cycle 38, 2022-in progress)
  • Eleonora Gajetti. Programme in Energetica (cycle 38, 2022-in progress)
  • Arsham Mortazavi. Programme in Energetica (cycle 38, 2022-in progress)
  • Daniele Mosso. Programme in Energetica (cycle 38, 2022-in progress)
  • Gianvito Colucci. Programme in Energetica (cycle 37, 2021-in progress)
  • Matteo Nicoli. Programme in Energetica (cycle 37, 2021-in progress)
  • Daniele Placido. Programme in Energetica (cycle 37, 2021-in progress)
  • Rosa Difonzo. Programme in Energetica (cycle 36, 2020-in progress)
  • Hossein Ebadi. Programme in Energetica (cycle 36, 2020-in progress)
    Research subject: Development of high-performance receivers equipped with a metal porous matrix
    Energy efficiency in buildings and in industry
    Renewable energy
    Engineering modeling for nuclear fusion reactors
  • Sofia Viarengo. Programme in Energetica (cycle 36, 2020-in progress)
  • Daniele Lerede. Programme in Energetica (cycle 35, 2019-in progress)
    Thesis: Development of an open-source and open-data energy system optimization model for the analysis of the European energy mix
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