Cristian Cafarella is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Industrial Engineering of Bologna University, Italy. He graduated in Management Engineering in 2021 and achieved the PhD in Industrial Engineering in 2025, both from the University of Bologna. His research focuses on the development of strategies, models, and methods for energy system expansion planning, industrial energy efficiency, and the integration of renewable energy sources. He collaborates with academia and industry to optimize energy use and enhance decision-making toward sustainable energy, manufacturing, and logistics systems.