Current Role
Daria Bellotti is a tenure-track researcher (RTD-B) at the University of Genoa and a member of the Thermochemical Power Group (TPG), which she joined in 2014 at the beginning of her PhD studies. She is active in the field of energy systems, and her main research interests focus on techno-economic analysis, modelling and simulation of innovative power and energy systems, with particular emphasis on Power-to-X technologies, alternative fuels, hydrogen and ammonia-based systems, and their integration in power generation, industrial and transport applications. Her research combines system-level modelling, experimental activities and feasibility analysis within national, European and industrial research projects.
Education
- PhD in Engineering of Machines and Energy Systems, Environment and Transportation, with specialization in Energy Systems and Techno-Economic Analysis at UNIGE.
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Energy and Aeronautics at UNIGE.
- BSc in Mechanical Engineering at UNIGE.
Teaching and Lectures
- Lecturer and course holder in Energy Systems and Energy and Environmental Systems at Bachelor’s level, and co-lecturer in Power Plants for Energy Conversion at Master’s level, including English-taught courses, within Mechanical and Energy Engineering programmes at the University of Genoa.
- Supervisor and co-supervisor of more than 35 Bachelor’s and Master’s theses, and current co-supervisor of PhD students working on hydrogen, ammonia-based systems, fuel cells and advanced energy conversion technologies.
- External member of PhD defense committees at Mälardalen University (Sweden), and contributor to international teaching activities through guest lectures and academic collaborations.
Research Activities and Results
- Author of more than 40 scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
- Active role in several EU-funded research projects, including MefCO2, FLEXnCONFU, ENGIMMONIA, CAPTUS (H2020 and Horizon Europe) and EDU-ABCM (Erasmus+), as well as national projects (PRIN, PRIN-PNRR), frequently serving as scientific responsible, work package leader or task leader for the University of Genoa.
- Research activities carried out in close collaboration with major industrial partners, including Rolls-Royce, Baker Hughes (Nuovo Pignone), Saipem, Duferco Engineering and EP Produzione.
- Research focused on modelling, simulation, experimental activities and techno-economic assessment of innovative energy systems, with particular emphasis on Power-to-X technologies, hydrogen and ammonia-based systems, energy storage and decarbonisation solutions.
- Visiting researcher at Mälardalen University (Sweden) in 2025, working on advanced energy system integration and sustainable fuel solutions.
Contact Information
Work Address
University of Genoa, Polytechnic School
Department of Mechanical Engineering (DIME)
via Montallegro 1, 16145, Genoa, Italy
Email Address
daria.bellotti@unige.it