Boris Igor Palella, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Building Physics and Building Energy Systems at the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II in Naples, Italy. He is a prominent figure in the field, serving as Treasurer of the Italian Society of History of Engineering (AISI) and Convenor of the Indoor Environmental Quality Technical Committee for the Italian Association of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (AICARR) since 2017. Prof. Palella's research expertise spans Building Physics and Building Energy Systems, with a particular focus on: •              Ergonomics of the Physical Environment: Including moderate, hot, and cold environments, monitoring, instrumentation, thermophysiological models, and standardization. •              Indoor Air Quality: Encompassing measurement protocols, monitoring, and ventilation strategies. •              Cultural Heritage: Addressing microclimate control and energy efficiency in museums. •              Moisture in Masonry: Developing protocols for sampling and monitoring. He actively contributes to international standardization through his participation in ISO TC 159 SC5/WG1 since 2010 and has authored over 100 papers, in addition to serving as an editor and reviewer for numerous international journals.