Prof. Alice Cervellieri, Polytecnic of Turin, Italy
Alice Cervellieri is an expert in energy and comfort analysis, as well as technical physics, with extensive experience in academic research and applied engineering. She has worked as a research assistant, researcher, and visiting professor in multiple international institutions. Her academic contributions span diverse fields, including structural engineering, agricultural mechanics, and building energy efficiency. She has been involved in major projects such as the EU H2020 “ENCORE” initiative, focusing on energy-aware BIM cloud platforms, and has conducted dynamic simulations for the drying process of medicinal herbs using MATLAB. Her research also includes the evaluation and structural restoration of masonry buildings, seismic engineering, and experimental analysis of historical and monumental structures. As a visiting researcher, she contributed to the IEEE SA group’s project on Intelligent Transportation Systems in Bangalore, India. Additionally, she has served as a visiting professor at the Università di Ingegneria di Manizales, where she focused on energy and comfort analysis of residential buildings. Her work integrates advanced modeling techniques using software such as Modelica and Simulink to optimize building renovation and occupant comfort.
Professional Profile:
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Suitability for the Best Faculty Award – Alice Cervellieri
Prof. Alice Cervellieri’s exceptional contributions to research, teaching, and mentorship make her a highly deserving recipient of the Best Faculty Award. With a strong academic foundation in Civil Engineering and Safety & Environmental Management, she has demonstrated excellence in interdisciplinary research, particularly in energy analysis, intelligent transportation systems, and seismic engineering. Her role as a Research Assistant at UNIVPM, Visiting Researcher for IEEE SA, and Visiting Professor at international conferences highlights her commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration. Additionally, her mentorship through the Harvard Mentorship Project and contributions to EU H2020-funded research on energy-efficient building renovation underscore her dedication to both academia and societal impact. Recognized globally for her teaching, research, and leadership, Prof. Cervellieri’s achievements align perfectly with the prestige of the Best Faculty Award.
🎓 Education
- Master’s in Safety and Environmental Management
- Thesis: Consolidation and reinforcement of beams using UHTSS galvanized steel fiber fabrics and certified thixotropic structural mineral geomalta EN 1504.
- Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- ERASMUS VIRTUAL EXCHANGE (2020) Introduction to dialogue facilitation – European Commission – 2020
- Visiting professor – Energy and comfort analysis of residential buildings – International Conference of Manizales, USA.University of Engineering of Manizales, Architecture Department (2020)
💼 Work Experience
Prof. Alice Cervellieri has a diverse background spanning research, teaching, and mentorship across multiple disciplines, including energy analysis, intelligent transportation systems, and seismic engineering. She has served as a Research Assistant at UNIVPM (2020–2022), focusing on energy and comfort analysis, and as a Visiting Researcher for the IEEE SA Group on Intelligent Transportation Systems (2020–2022). Additionally, she has worked as a Researcher at the University of Florence on Seismic Engineering (2017–2018) and as a Teacher at Dante Alighieri (2012–2014).
Her expertise extends beyond research, with experience as a Language Translator for official documents at the Consulate of the Republic of Cuba (2021–Present). She has also engaged in professional development through courses such as MIT Professional Education’s “Transformation: Tecnologie e Applicazioni Pratiche” (2021).
Prof. Cervellieri has actively participated in several prestigious summer schools, including:
- 6th International Summer School on Industrial Agents (ISSIA2020), University of Warwick
- PhD Summer School at Scuola IMT Alti Studi Lucca on Model Predictive Control and Optimal Control (2021)
- Women in Transport 2023, University of Bologna
She is also a Mentor for the Harvard Mentorship Project (2021–Present), contributing to academic and professional guidance for emerging scholars.
🏆 Achievements & Honors
🏅EU H2020 Research Grant Recipient – ENCORE Project on Energy-Efficient Building Renovation.
🏅 IEEE SA Group Researcher – Contributed to Intelligent Transportation Systems development.
🏅 Invited Speaker & Visiting Professor – International Conferences on Energy & Comfort Analysis.
- Research Grant for “Best Researcher Award” for “Global Network & Technology Excellence Awards”
- Research Grant for “Best Researcher Award” for “International Research Excellence Awards-Book of Award”
- “Best Faculty Award” for “International Research Awards on Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology”.
Publication Top Notes:
A Feed-Forward Back-Propagation Neural Network Approach for Integration of Electric Vehicles into Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) to Predict State of Charge for Lithium-Ion Batteries
On the Synthesis of Holonic Management Trees
Innovative Approach in cyber physical system for smart building efficiency monitoring
The Double Propeller Ducted-Fan, an UAV for safe Infrastructure inspection and human-interaction
Brotweg—A Path of Bread in an Alpine Environment: New Mechanical Solutions for Grain Processing in Steep Mountain Slopes