Keynote speakers

Dr. Umberto Berardi

Dr. Berardi is the current President of the International Association of Building Physics (IABP) and Full Professor of Energy Systems at Politecnico di Bari. Dr. Berardi has been Canada Research Chair in Building Science (from 2021 to August 2024) and Full Professor and Director of the BeTOP center at Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto, Canada (from August 2014 to August 2024). His main research interests are related to the study of innovative solutions and new materials for improving the performance within the built environment. Dr. Berardi' works on integrating nanotechnologies into building systems focus on organic bio-PCMs, and on granular aerogel. He has published over 250 journal papers.

Co-chair Prof. Patricia Pereira da Silva

Patrícia Pereira da Silva is an Associate Professor with Aggregation. She graduated in Business Organisation and Management from the University of Coimbra’s Faculty of Economics in 1994. She began her career at Caixa Geral de Depósitos, where she assessed investment projects and corporate credit. In 1996, she joined the University of Coimbra, where she later earned a PhD in Business Organisation and Management (Finance specialisation) in 2006. Currently, she is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics, teaching finance, accounting, and energy markets. Her research focuses on investment project evaluation, finance, energy markets, and sustainable energy systems.

Chair Prof. Mattia De Rosa

Mattia De Rosa is an Associate Professor of Thermal Systems and Industrial Energy Engineering at the University of Genoa, Italy, within the Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering. With a multidisciplinary academic background, he has previously held teaching positions at the University of Sassari, Italy, and senior research roles at leading institutions in Ireland and UK. His expertise is focused on sustainable energy technologies and policy, with a research portfolio encompassing numerous peer-reviewed publications, high-impact national and international research projects, and the creation of innovative educational programs.Passionate about both research and teaching, his vision emphasises driving technological innovation, advancing the quality of education, and empowering individuals and communities to lead the transition toward a sustainable future.