Gianluca Maracchini is an Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering at the University of Trento (Italy), Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering (DICAM). His research focuses on the optimization of energy retrofit strategies and the decarbonization of the built environment through multi-objective and AI-based approaches, integrating life cycle assessment (LCA/LCC), comfort, and resilience metrics. He is Principal Investigator of different projects, supporting the energy transition in the building sector. His work bridges research, innovation, and technology transfer while serving as Reviewer and Editorial Board Member for several leading ISI/SCOPUS journals. With over 60 scientific outputs, he combines expertise in building performance simulation, sustainable materials, urban microclimate analysis and people perception.