Prof. Stefano Mazzoni, PhD

Appointed by the European Commission as Expert Evaluator for Horizon Projects.

• Recognized Expert in Digital Twins and Industrial Processes Optimization and Transformation
• Evaluates Horizon Europe project proposals and provides technical expertise on digital innovation and industrial transformation initiatives

Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Engineering & Design (fixed-term appointment confirmed by the Board of Studies).

• Collaborates on research and teaching activities in energy systems, decarbonisation and sustainable finance
• Engages in joint publications, seminars and supervision with academic staff at the University of Bath

Tenured Assistant Professor in Energy Systems, Turbomachinery, and Decarbonization Strategies.

• Conducts research on multi-energy systems, decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors, and integration of H2/NH3, CCS/CCU, and Power-to-Gas solutions
• Develops multi-objective optimization models for energy planning, including investment, CO2 taxation, carbon credits, and storage strategies
• Coordinates industry-funded projects (INNIO, Evercomm) on sustainable mobility, circular economy, and AI/ML-driven energy analytics
• Teaches Master courses on Decarbonization Techniques, Bachelor courses on Renewable Energy Systems and Geothermal Applications
• Supervises more than 10 bachelor's and master's students, as well as PhD candidates

Consulting expert for the Ministry for institutional reforms and regulatory simplification.

• Provides expert support to the Ministerial Commission on environmental and energy security policies
• Contributes to the evaluation of policies and regulatory frameworks to ensure alignment with national energy security goals

Consulting expert for Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia in Decarbonization Pathways.

• Integration of Green NH3 and Green H2 as long-term storage backup solutions, thanks to Internal Combustion Engines
• Electromobility EV Infrastructure supported by Green H2 INNIO Engine integration. Proven PBP ≤ 6 years for Fast EV Charging Stations

Consulting expert for Digital Platform development in the CO2 value chain in Decarbonization Pathways.

• Development of CO2 benchmark computational algorithms and advanced AI-based routines for carbon credit assessment
• Design of HTA sectors and Industrial System Decarbonization solutions for NXMap Platform
• Implementation of HVAC & Chiller Plant Energy Efficiency Measures for reduced CO2 emissions
• Creation of comprehensive energy system component databases (500+ components including Solar PV, Gas Engines, Chillers, Storage systems)

Co-founded MEDS Venture Global, a company focused on Multi-Energy Decarbonized Solutions.

• Member of the Executive & Technology Management committee, responsible for technical deployment of DECAPLAN™ Digital Platform
• Invented two patents related to digital energy optimization (IP Technology Disclosures 2022-332 and 2022-333)

Founded a company providing consulting and solutions for Net-Zero Decarbonized projects, achieving substantial savings.

• Completed consulting projects for clients like Worley-Parsons, Jurong Port, and Jurong Town Corporation, generating up to $50 million in savings and reducing CO2 emissions by 25%
• Developed master planning and design strategies for greenfield projects involving integrated energy systems
• Focused on optimal dispatch and unit commitment problem-solving, integrating renewable energy, cogeneration, energy storage systems, and AI-based performance monitoring

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Research lead in Energy Conversion Systems, focusing on Smart Multi-Energy Systems (SMES).

• Spearheaded the design of an $8 million cogeneration power plant at Jurong Port, realizing $1 million CAPEX savings
• Achieved 15% primary energy savings and 20% CO2 emissions reduction
• Developed the Optimal Planning simulation tool for SMES, modeling various components such as engines, chillers, and thermal energy storage
• Applied advanced mathematical methods like hybrid evolutionary and simultaneous algorithms, integrated with AI

Conducted an energy and CO2 footprint reduction study for the Shell Jurong Island Petrochemicals Complex.

• Performed pinch point analysis and optimized plant configuration to reduce energy consumption
• Developed a roadmap targeting a 95% CO2 reduction by 2035

Selected as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board after serving as speaker, presenter, and chairman across multiple SDEWES conferences.

• Organization of conferences and sessions
• Write-up of papers
• Review of papers
• Presentations and public speaking

Researcher in Energy Conversion Systems with a focus on Concentrated Solar Power (CSP).

• Developed component models for CSP power plants as part of the OMSoP European Project
• Led technical and economic analyses to optimize CSP power plant performance
• Managed laboratory testing for solar and turbomachinery applications

Reviewer for high-impact journals in Energy Conversion Systems and Applied Energy. Awarded Outstanding Reviewer for Applied Energy.

• Applied Energy
• Energy Conversion and Management
• Energy
• Journal of Environmental Management
• Renewable Energy
• Applied Thermal Engineering
• Frontiers