Stefano Cordiner is a full professor of Fluid Machines and Energy Conversion at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. He is also the founder and co-leader of the Sustainable and Clean Energy Research Group (SCERG).
Prof. Cordiner holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (1989) and a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering (1993), with a focus on advanced solutions for internal combustion engines. His work focuses on innovative energy conversion systems that facilitate ecological and digital transitions, utilizing renewable sources and zero-carbon vectors, such as green hydrogen and circular fuels. He is dedicated to promoting innovation and international cooperation in the development of clean and innovative energy systems.
Prof. Cordiner has authored or co-authored over 220 publications in the field, which include articles in refereed journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings. He teaches introductory courses on energy conversion, as well as postgraduate courses on energy conversion from both conventional and renewable sources.
Additionally, he has coordinated or participated in several international collaborative projects with major global institutions, including those in the EU, USA, Canada, and Brazil. He currently directs various research and technological development projects funded by national and international bodies and collaborates with public and private research institutions and industrial companies, including the European Commission.
Dr. Cordiner has also served as the Director of Technical Services at the university’s Polyclinic, where he supervised and contributed to multiple projects focusing on energy management and building investments for both the hospital and the public health system of the Lazio region.