Giuseppe Marco Tina is Full Professor of Electrical Energy Systems at the University of Catania (Italy), where he leads the Electrical Energy Systems research laboratory. His research activity focuses on advanced power and energy systems, with a strong emphasis on innovative photovoltaic technologies, including floating and bifacial PV systems, electro-thermal modelling of PV and hybrid PV/T systems, and the large-scale integration of renewable energy sources into smart grids. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to the development and optimization of next-generation photovoltaic systems, combining advanced modelling approaches, experimental analysis, and data-driven techniques, including artificial intelligence for forecasting and performance assessment. Prof. Tina has authored more than 260 scientific publications and two books on floating photovoltaic systems, and his work has significantly contributed to advancing knowledge in sustainable energy systems and the energy transition. He is ranked among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (Stanford University–Elsevier) and listed in the top 0.05% worldwide according to ScholarGPS rankings in the field of photovoltaics. He has extensive experience in international research collaboration, having held visiting positions in leading European institutions and participated in national and international research projects, as well as collaborations with major energy stakeholders. His research contributes to addressing