Dr Federico Minelli, PhD (b. 25 June 1992, Naples) is a Research Fellow in the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Naples Federico II. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering and a Master’s degree in Building Engineering-Architecture, graduating with highest honors in July 2019. Federico’s research focuses on optimizing building and HVAC systems for energy efficiency, integrating renewable energy sources, developing Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB/ZEB), and applying robust multi-objective and multi-criteria design approaches. He has authored several Scopus-indexed publications, including many in Q1 journals. Federico served as a Guest Editor for several special issues in Scopus-Indexed journals and is a reviewer for several top-tier journals in the field. His work has been recognized with the ANPE Research Project Award in 2022 and two Excellence Awards from DICEA in 2021. Contact: federico.minelli@unina.it | (+39) 345 820 5536.