Head of Building System Sector
SUPSI
Mendrisio, Switzerland
Civil engineer specializing in the energy transition, thermal energy systems, and integrated design approaches.
From 2014 to 2022, I worked at ETH Zurich and the NCCR Digital Fabrication, where I led the thermal energy systems for the NEST HiLo project, a full-scale demonstrator showing the impact of digital fabrication in construction.
From 2022 to 2024, I served as an Associate Professor of Integrated Energy Design at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, focusing on research and teaching.
Currently, I am the Head of the Building System Sector at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland.
Building System Sector – Introduction
The Building System Sector is a multidisciplinary research group of 19 researchers dedicated to advancing energy-related innovations for the built environment. Our mission is to enhance the sustainability, efficiency, and resilience of buildings through cutting-edge technological and systemic solutions. The sector is structured into three specialized teams:
BIPV (Building-Integrated Photovoltaics): Focused on integrating solar energy technologies seamlessly into building elements to promote renewable energy generation.
HVAC Systems: Dedicated to developing high-performance heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems that optimize indoor comfort while reducing energy consumption.
Circular Construction: Concentrated on sustainable building practices, emphasizing material reuse, life-cycle thinking, and the reduction of environmental impact.
Together, we aim to shape the future of sustainable construction through innovation, collaboration, and practical impact.
Project cooperation
Digital Twin for Building-Integrated Photovoltaics
Supporting the planning and operation of Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).
Project cooperation
Digital Twin for Building Renovation
Supporting the design and planning building renovation.