Current Position
Loredana Magistri is Full Professor of Energy and Environmental Systems at University of Genoa, Italy, since 2019. Academic career started at the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre in Genoa.
Main roles
Full Professor at the University of Genoa (Italy) since 2019. Member of the Board of University of Genoa since 2024.
Member of the steering committee of the Rolls-Royce LG Fuel Cell Systems University Technology Centre.
Collaboration with national and international companies in the energy sector.
Teaching and Lectures
- Lecturer of “Power Plants for Energy Conversion” for the Master’s degree in Energy Engineering (UNIGE).
- Lecturer of “Experimental Analysis of Innovative and Renewable Energy Systems” and “Energy Systems” for the Bachelor’s degree in Energy Engineering (UNIGE).
- Lecturer of “Energy Systems” for the Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (UNIGE).
- Lecturer of “Innovative Energy Systems” for the Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering – Energy and Aeronautics (UNIGE).
Past roles
Associate Professor at University of Genoa (2014-2019).
Assistant Professor at University of Genoa (2005–2014).
Post-Doctoral Fellow at University of Genoa (2003–2005).
Experienced researcher at Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems Ltd (UK) within the Marie Curie project “EnSOFC”.
Research interests
Applied research in innovative energy systems. Main expertise includes analysis and simulation of high temperature fuel cell systems (MCFC, SOFC), hybrid systems for distributed power generation, carbon capture and sequestration, hydrogen energy storage and chemical production.
Development of simulation codes for advanced and hybrid power plants integrating fuel cells and energy conversion systems.
Research results
Author of more than 60 scientific papers in international journals.
Reviewer for international scientific journals.
Leadership and funding
Participant in several European and international research projects, including:
H2020 projects: Bio-HyPP (Biogas-fired Combined Hybrid Heat and Power Plant), MEFCO2 (Methanol synthesis from captured CO₂), ENVISION (Energy harvesting in buildings).
FCHJU project: GENIUS (diagnosis instrument for SOFC systems).
Involvement in national and international collaborations with industry and research institutions.
National and international advisor positions
Reviewer for international scientific journals.
Collaboration with international research centers and industrial partners, including Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems and Fincantieri.
Contact Information
Work Address
University of Genoa, Polytechnic School
Department of Mechanical Engineering (DIME)
via Montallegro 1, 16145, Genoa, Italy
Email Address
loredana.magistri@unige.it