Marco Tancon is an Associate Researcher in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Padova. He graduated in Energy Engineering at the University of Padova in 2018 and then completed his PhD in Industrial Engineering (curriculum: Energy Engineering) in 2022. His research focuses on two-phase heat transfer with both natural and synthetic refrigerants, exploring innovative methods to enhance the thermal performance of energy systems. He has a particular interest in dropwise condensation and surface wettability, aiming to optimize heat transfer efficiency through advanced material and surface engineering.